<p>Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) may face a primary challenge as Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) is considering a run against him in the 2028 Democratic primary. This consideration follows criticism of Fetterman for allegedly skipping meetings with paralyzed veterans to appear on television.</p>
<p>Deluzio, an Iraq War veteran, voting rights attorney, and union organizer, stated he is weighing a run after receiving support for the idea during a Labor Day Parade in Pittsburgh. “I might, I haven’t decided that,” Deluzio said. “And to be really blunt, I’m doing everything I can right now to help Democrats in Pennsylvania flip congressional seats to give [Gov.] Josh Shapiro a governing majority in the state Senate and grow the majority in the state House.”</p>
<p>Currently, Deluzio is campaigning for a third term as Pennsylvania’s representative for the 17th Congressional District, where he is facing Republican candidate Tony Guy, the Beaver County sheriff. “I’m focused on doing what we can do right now to win,” Deluzio added, noting he would address the 2028 election after the midterm elections.</p>
<p>Deluzio has been critical of Fetterman, stating on social media, “He is not up for the high office he was elected to — and we in Pennsylvania will do something about it in 2028.” He recently commented that Fetterman “has no sense of duty” after a September 3 Wall Street Journal article reported that Fetterman skipped a meeting with veterans for a Fox News appearance.</p>
<p>Fetterman has dismissed the Wall Street Journal report as a “hit piece,” stating, “Per usual — lies, half-truths, innuendos, smears and anonymous.” He emphasized his commitment to serving Pennsylvania despite the criticisms.</p>
<p>Following the Wall Street Journal report, a new account on social media threatened to publicize unflattering material about Fetterman, including internal communications. Some Democrats have criticized Fetterman’s voting record, noting that he has sided with President Donald Trump and the Republican Party on various issues. Data from VoteHub indicates that Fetterman voted in line with Trump’s agenda 28% of the time, the highest percentage among Senate Democrats.</p>
<p>Although Fetterman is not up for reelection in the current midterm cycle, Deluzio reiterated that “Pennsylvania will do something about it in 2028.” The Washington Examiner reached out to both Deluzio’s and Fetterman’s offices for comment.</p>