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Turning to Federman's actual political positions, it’s clear he doesn’t fit the traditional liberal mold that some initially attributed to him. At 68, Federman has cultivated an image as an iconoclast—someone who defies easy categorization. Whether it's his unorthodox appearance, wearing hoodies and sneakers in the Senate, or his voting record, he’s a politician who challenges stereotypes.
Polling data illuminates the rapid shift in public perception of Federman over the past year. A Quinnipiac poll from October shows that he holds a 46% approval to 38% disapproval rating statewide—a solid figure for a senator in a competitive swing state like Pennsylvania. However, what’s truly remarkable is the partisan split: