Madeleine Dean
Role at the time: Democratic U.S. representative for Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, speaking at a press conference
Responding to
Was John Fetterman's GOP-convention appearance bipartisanship or political betrayal?
“I am gravely disappointed with John and that stunt.”
Why we used this label
Dean directly rejects Fetterman’s campaign-stage appearance. Her stated preference for electing Democrats supplies the case-specific reason for her criticism; her earlier friendship with Fetterman does not qualify that rejection.
Original reporting from Dean’s September 10 press conference in Dallas. Dean criticizes Fetterman’s convention appearance and discusses constituents’ anger. The report also records Shapiro declining to engage while saying he had not seen the video. The statement dates are known; exact delivery times are not.