John Fetterman: The lone voice of reason in a radical Democratic Party?

The Democratic Party appears to have been hijacked by its most radical wing. After two weeks of a government shutdown, Democrats are still refusing to support a clean continuing resolution put forward by Republicans. But at least one Democrat is showing some common sense: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA).

Back in March, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) joined Republicans to pass a clean continuing resolution and prevent a government shutdown. He did the right thing. At the time, Schumer argued that while he opposed the Republicans’ proposals, a shutdown would hurt everyday Americans. That decision triggered harsh criticism from the left wing of his party, which accused him of lacking the backbone to stand up to the GOP.