“Because I’m a lifelong Republican.” Sen. John Fetterman draws a wave of laughter after accidentally switching parties mid-answer when asked why he doesn’t become an independent. The Pennsylvania Democrat immediately realizes the mistake, puts his hand to his head and predicts exactly what happens next: “That will get clipped.” The slip comes as Fetterman continues to break with members of his own party, though he insists he has “no path as a Republican” and remains a lifelong Democrat. Read more on what Fetterman says about his future with the Democratic Party: ▻