Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is not happy with the direction his party is heading. Over the weekend, he sounded the alarm after a new poll showed that a majority of Democrats now look favorably on socialism.

The CBS News/YouGov survey found that 58% of Democratic respondents described their view of socialism as "very positive" or "somewhat positive." Only 18% had a negative view, and 24% were neutral.

Compare that to capitalism: just 32% of Democrats viewed it positively, while 50% had a negative view and 18% had no opinion. That gap clearly bothered Fetterman, who took to X to vent.

"The Democratic Party is becoming the party of socialism. 58% view socialism positively. 50% view capitalism negatively. I'm a proud free market capitalist. This is lunacy," he wrote.

His frustration isn't just about poll numbers. Democratic socialists and progressive insurgents have been winning primaries in major areas like New York, Los Angeles, Michigan, and Colorado, pushing the party's center of gravity further left.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) saw an opportunity and responded with a playful pitch: "John, please join us. We're not socialists. And we don't bite."

Fetterman has been increasingly willing to break with his party's progressive wing. Last week, he said he wouldn't campaign against Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) if McCormick runs for reelection in 2030, calling him a friend and a "great guy." The two have worked together on legislation, appeared publicly together, and even participated in the joint fundraising committee Common Ground PA.

Fetterman has also predicted another government shutdown amid the DHS funding standoff, saying he "absolutely would expect" lawmakers to face another one. And he's been critical of what he calls the "dirtbag left," arguing that some democratic-socialist candidates have embraced positions—like abolishing ICE, police departments, and border enforcement—that go beyond traditional Democratic politics.

It's a notable stance for a senator who was once seen as a progressive firebrand. But Fetterman seems to be carving out a role as a moderate voice willing to challenge his own side, even if it means getting teased by Republicans.

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