Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would not campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) in 2030 if the Republican chooses to run for a second term.

In remarks made to the Washington Examiner, Fetterman was asked whether he would support or oppose McCormick's potential run in four years.

"Well, I would absolutely never move against my friend," he said, referring to McCormick as a "great guy."

The two Pennsylvania senators represent just one of three states with split representation in the Senate. They have done media appearances together, co-sponsored bills, and in July, they filed a joint fundraising effort. The new political action committee, called Common Ground PA, is accepting donations from those who want to support both purple state senators. 

"This group of donors value the collaboration exhibited by Senators McCormick and Fetterman for Pennsylvania and want to support both of them," a spokesperson told The Center Square, a local outlet.

McCormick also praised Fetterman on Sunday in an appearance on "The Cats Roundtable" with host John Catsimatidis. 

"He's willing to stand up and call out the craziness that's happening in his party," the Republican said, citing wins in Democratic primaries for progressive candidates during the 2026 midterms. "It's made him unpopular with some of the people in his party."

McCormick added that he was "lucky to have a good partner in Pennsylvania," noting that he has had people attempt to stop his praise of the relationship with Fetterman. 

The Democratic senator has been a critic of democratic socialism and progressivism with a major point being his opposition to candidates who are against Israel. 

At the Hill Nation Summit, Fetterman said he had "no plans" to leave the Democratic party, but he said if the party turned its back on Israel, he would consider leaving.

"If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that's when I would leave because that's been a moral clarity for me," he said.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said in late July that Republicans would "welcome" Fetterman into the party if he decides to leave the Democratic party.

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