McCormick praises Fetterman for calling out Democratic progressive wing

Sen. David McCormick praised Sen. John Fetterman for calling out the “craziness” of the Democratic Party on Sunday. The Republican senator, a longtime critic of the party’s progressive wing, told “The Cats Roundtable” host John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM that Fetterman’s willingness to challenge his own party’s direction is refreshing. McCormick said Fetterman has “been willing to speak truth to power” and that the lieutenant governor “knows how to call out the craziness that’s been happening in the Democratic Party.”

The comment matters because Fetterman is already a name on the radar for a 2024 presidential run. A former police officer turned progressive lawmaker, he has championed criminal‑justice reform, a higher minimum wage and a public‑health agenda that appeals to voters tired of partisan gridlock. In the past year, Democratic voters have increasingly turned to more