Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slip

With speculation about whether he may defect from the Democratic party swirling around him, US senator John Fetterman described himself seemingly unintentionally as a “lifelong Republican” during a fireside chat in Texas over the weekend.

Fetterman made the comment when someone listening to him speak with CBS News political correspondent Major Garrett at the Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday asked the Pennsylvania senator why he had not become an independent.

“Because I’m a lifelong Republican,” Fetterman replied. Garrett promptly corrected him by saying, “Democrat,” as Fetterman raised a hand and shook his head in disbelief.

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    2 days ago

    I’m convinced the stroke was fake and his run as a democrat was a ruse to get elected on false promises

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      Well the big three in Fetterman’s election were himself, Dr. Oz, and Dave McCormick. At the time, Fetterman seemed like the better pick. But now I know “it’s the same picture.” Fetterman won’t make it out of his next primary unless he runs as a Republican… Then maybe, but probably not still.