Sen. Fetterman and Sen. McCormick 'optimistic' about finding 'common ground': 'Embracing' change.

Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick is "confident" about collaborating with his Democratic colleague Sen. John Fetterman to address problems and offer a glimmer of bipartisan optimism in Congress.

During an interview with Shannon Bream on "Planet Chronicle Sunday," the freshman senator discussed several recent headlines, including Israel's cease-fire deal with Hamas, TikTok's temporary shutdown, and his willingness to collaborate with Fetterman, despite their differing views on certain issues such as border security and support for Israel.

"McCormick stated that he was elected to represent every Pennsylvanian, not just Republicans. Despite being from different parties, they share a mandate to help the state. McCormick emphasized working families, while McCormick focused on Israel and fighting anti-Semitism. They found common ground on this issue."

"Although we may disagree on certain matters, we will do so in a respectful manner and focus on the areas where we can collaborate. I believe that Senator Fetterman recognizes the need for change and is taking steps to be part of it, just as many Democrats have failed to recognize the failure of President Biden's policies to benefit the American people."

This month, McCormick, Fetterman, and their spouses came together to put aside their differences and work towards a shared understanding on important matters.

Fetterman posted an image of himself with McCormick and their wives on Jan. 9, captioning it, "Bipartisanship + 67 counties = a stronger Pennsylvania."

Earlier this month, McCormick was sworn in, succeeding longtime Democratic Senator Bob Casey, who had been defeated by McCormick in a close election on Nov. 5, 2019.

In the process of being named the senior senator of the Keystone State, Fetterman received the title.