John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee

Pennsylvania's two senators, despite being from opposite parties, are banding together in a joint fundraising effort in advance of the 2026 midterms and 2028 election cycle. A new political action committee called Common Ground PA was filed with the Federal Election Commission earlier this week.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

Democrat John Fetterman launches cross-aisle fundraising committee with Republican Dave McCormick

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FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Fetterman, McCormick launch rare bipartisan joint fundraising committee

WKBN YoungstownCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Fetterman, McCormick launch rare bipartisan joint fundraising committee

The HillCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Fetterman, McCormick launch rare bipartisan joint fundraising committee

ABC 27 HarrisburgCenter· Jul 9, 2026

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick's campaigns launch joint fundraising committee

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Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 10, 2026

‘Another betrayal’: Fetterman’s GOP fundraising boost stokes fresh fury from Democrats

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Jul 10, 2026

Pa Senators From Different Parties Combine Fundraising Efforts

The Western JournalRight· Jul 10, 2026

Alert: Dem Sen. Fetterman and GOP Sen. McCormick Launch Joint Fundraising Project, Adding to Speculation Fetterman Will Switch Parties Soon

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 10, 2026

Fetterman and McCormick launch joint fundraiser as Democrat’s support wanes in his party

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TribliveLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Fetterman and McCormick campaigns team up for joint fundraising committee

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Fetterman and McCormick campaigns team up for joint fundraising committee

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John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee

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