Former GOP lawmaker urges Fetterman to switch to Republicans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

A former Pennsylvania Republican state lawmaker has written an open letter inviting Democratic Senator John Fetterman to join the Republican Party.

Matthew Dowling, a former Republican state lawmaker from Fayette County, has written an open letter inviting Democratic Senator John Fetterman to switch to the Republican Party. Dowling served three terms in the Pennsylvania House before a drink-driving charge ended his political career.

In the letter, Dowling wrote: 'Senator Fetterman, consider this my invitation: Come join us in the Republican Party.' He acknowledged their past differences when Fetterman was lieutenant governor but said he respected Fetterman's willingness to think independently. 'I may not agree with Senator Fetterman on every issue, but I respect a willingness to think independently and make decisions based on conviction,' Dowling wrote.

Downing said Fetterman's actions in the Senate have been a 'pleasant surprise', echoing Republicans on social media who have defended the senator against criticism from Democratic voters. Fetterman's office did not respond to requests for comment, but the senator has previously stated he has no plans to leave the Democratic Party.

Former GOP lawmaker urges Fetterman to switch to Republicans — Image: PennLive

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‘Come join us,’ former GOP Pa. lawmaker urges John Fetterman to switch partiesA former Republican state lawmaker has joined the chorus of those encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to switch parties.TribLIVE · 23 Oct, 00:52
‘Come join us,’ former GOP Pa. lawmaker urges Fetterman to switch partiesPa. Democrats do not want Fetterman around, but he maintains he has no plans to leave the party.PennLive · 23 Oct, 00:21

In this story: John Fetterman · Matthew Dowling · Pennsylvania · Fayette County · Republican Party · Democratic Party

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