There are two things that are certain about U.S. Sen. John Fetterman. The Pennsylvania Democrat has the knack for attracting attention. And that attention usually pisses someone off.

For more than a decade, Fetterman mostly provoked anger among Republicans. But now, like a professional wrestler after a "heel turn," Fetterman has his own party frothing as he cozies up to President Donald Trump.

Jonathan Martin, in a well-reported May 4 story for Politico, detailed a "quiet campaign" by Trump and Senate Republicans to lure Fetterman to switch political teams. This sparked more tension, as the Democrats seek control of the Senate in November's midterm elections.

Fetterman, who did not respond to my calls, has repeatedly said he will remain a Democrat. And he has noted that he mostly votes with the Democratic Party on legislation in the Senate.

John Fetterman wants all the attention he's getting for bucking Democrats

But Fetterman also tosses around the silly MAGA slur "Trump derangement syndrome" when the president's critics get angry about Fetterman's support for the war in Iran, his votes to confirm Trump's Cabinet members, and his backing for Trump's proposed billion dollar ballroom.

This new party-switch fuss gives Fetterman what he wants: attention. Right on cue: Fetterman published an essay in The Washington Post on May 7, detailing how he'd be terrible as a........

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