Democratic Senator John Fetterman and Republican Senator Dave McCormick are set to engage in a high-profile bipartisan forum hosted by The Senate Project, an initiative organized by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation. The event, which will be moderated by Fox News’ Shannon Bream, will take place at the Kennedy Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring a full-sized replica of the U.S. Senate Chamber. The forum is scheduled to occur at 9 a.m. ET on Monday and will be livestreamed on FOX Nation, with a live audience present.
This bipartisan discussion is part of the Senate Project series, which has previously featured notable senators such as GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, as well as Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. The series aims to create a space for open dialogue between senators from opposing parties, reflecting the shared mission of the Kennedy Institute and Hatch Foundation to promote bipartisanship. The event is also supported by Fox News Media, which is the exclusive media partner for the Senate Project, underscoring the media’s role in facilitating such discussions.
“Vigorous and open dialogue is an essential part of our democracy and having these two senators from opposite sides of the aisle discuss important issues of the day is a valuable contribution to the public discourse,” stated Bruce A. Percelay, Chairman of the Kennedy Institute. Matt Sandgren, the executive director of the Hatch Foundation, added, “The Senate Project series continues to underscore the importance of bipartisan dialogue. This unique partnership between the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is a model for achieving civility and solutions.”
Sen. McCormick has expressed optimism about the potential for collaboration, stating he is “optimistic about working with Sen. Fetterman to find ‘common ground’ and ’embracing’ change.” This sentiment reflects the broader goal of the forum to address the nation’s pressing challenges through a collaborative approach, rather than a partisan one. As the senators prepare for their discussion, the outcome of the forum could have significant implications for the political landscape in Pennsylvania and beyond, particularly given the state’s status as a crucial swing state in national elections.