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Fetterman appears by video at GOP convention and says he’ll work with Trump

The U.S. senator from Pennsylvania described himself during his remarks as a “common-sense Democrat” who rejected socialism.

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) made a highly unusual video appearance Wednesday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, praising Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) and expressing willingness to work with President Donald Trump.

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