John Fetterman staffers quit to accept more liberal-oriented jobs as senator moves further to center

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Senior staffers sent their resignation notices to Sen. John Fetterman as the Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker has shifted his stance to be more moderate on key policy issues.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., arrives as the Senate holds a procedural vote on a package of wartime funding for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. **FILE**

However, the new jobs his now former staffers accepted give a clue that they were likely uncomfortable with his more recent centrist positions, which include staunchly supporting Israel with its fight against Hamas and favoring tougher immigration and border policies.

 

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