GOP Midterm Gala Features Trump’s $5K Bribe, Fetterman Speech

Source: The Washington Post / GettyThe Republican Party kicked off its midterm convention on Wednesday night (Sept. 9), and chief among the first night’s moments was the appearance of Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania making an introductory speech, along with President Donald Trump imploring the public to vote for the GOP with a promise of $5,000 to all Americans.Fetterman’s appearance came in the form of a video that introduced GOP Senator David McCormick, who also represents Pennsylvania as Fetterman does. Fetterman and McCormick have frequently crossed the aisle to work together on legislation, but it was still a surprise move as the midterms are eight weeks away. Calling McCormick a “great friend,” Fetterman also referred to himself as a “common-sense Democrat” and attacked socialism, stating that he would reject “that anti-American way of life.” He also vowed to work with Trump to preserve Pennsylvania’s steel industry. His move was seen as “a dramatic escalation in Fetterman’s growing estrangement from his party,” according to a report from Axios before the convention’s start. Fetterman has increasingly created distance between himself and the Democrats, citin...