Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans

Updated on: September 27, 2026 / 7:07 PM EDT / CBS News

Sen. John Fetterman says it's "entirely possible" Democrats take back Senate, says "let's revisit after the midterm" on his plans

TL;DR

  • John Fetterman believes Democrats have a chance to win control of the Senate.
  • He stated that his own political future will be clearer after the midterm elections.
  • Fetterman has occasionally broken with his party but stated he has no reason to leave the Democratic Party.
  • He highlighted his commitment to certain issues, like being pro-choice and pro-Israel, where he differs from some in the party.
  • Fetterman also mentioned his stance against government shutdowns as an area of divergence.
  • He praised Chuck Schumer's recruitment of a strong Democratic Senate class.