John Fetterman's Approval Rating With Democrats Hits Record Low
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's net approval rating among Democrats has hit a record low, according to a new poll.
The survey by Morning Consult, conducted between April and June, found that Fetterman's net approval rating among Democrats was 24 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2025.
This represents a 33-point decline to his net approval rating since the end of 2024.
The poll was conducted among Democratic voters in each state. Samples sizes and margins of error varied by state.
Senator John Fetterman speaking in Boston in June.
Senator John Fetterman speaking in Boston in June.
AP Photo/Steven Senne
Why It Matters
Fetterman, first elected in 2022, has faced growing criticism from within his party due to his stance on issues like border security and his support for Israel. He was criticized for meeting with President Donald Trump in Florida in January, and was recently accused of neglecting his duties as senator in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
He has also faced concerns about his health. He suffered a stroke in 2022 and checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment for clinical depression shortly after he was sworn in to the Senate.
What To Know
Morning Consult polling shows that at then end of 2024, Fetterman's net approval rating among Democrats was 57 percent.
This figure declined to 35 percent by the end of the first quarter of 2025, and to 24 percent by the end of the second quarter.
In contrast, the poll revealed that Democratic senators only saw an average decline of two percentage points to their net approval ratings among Democratic voters since the fourth quarter of 2024.
Other polls paint a more positive picture for Fetterman. A Susquehanna survey from June showed 41 percent of respondents approved of Fetterman, while 37 percent disapproved.
The poll was conducted on 713 likely voters, and had a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percent.
What People Are Saying
Morning Consult said in its poll: "Sen. John Fetterman's staunch defense of Israel and validation of the GOP's hawkish position on immigration has helped his image among Republicans. It also coincided with a massive 33-point decline to his net approval rating since the end of 2024."
Susquehanna Polling and Research president James Lee told PennLive in June: "It's hard to say how he fares in a re-election contest, which is still a few years away, but based on this latest poll his real vulnerability seems to be in a Democratic primary."
Fetterman said on The View in January: "I would make a pretty terrible Republican because, you know, pro-choice, pro really strong immigration, pro-LGBTQ... I don't think I'd be a good fit. So, I'm not going to change my party, and if I am... I'll give you the exclusive."
What Happens Next
Fetterman is up for re-election in 2028, but has not yet confirmed whether he intends to run again.
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