U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, an Enterprise Republican, has voiced her support for colleague John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, in the face of scrutiny of his mental health and criticism of his willingness to part with party, reports AL.com’s Patrick Darrington.

Things came to a head in Charleston when then-Gov. Jim Justice held up his bulldog Babydog backward in the legislative chamber and told actress Bette Midler – who had trashed the state over one of Manchin’s such votes – to "kiss her heinie."

Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman’s popularity is underwater among Democratic voters in his state according to an internal poll. The

"These disgraceful attacks against him are not the John that I know and respect," Pa.'s GOP Sen. Dave McCormick told Politico.

Other recent polls conducted in the Pittsburgh area show that his base is sticking with him. A recent report has raised concerns about alleged tensions between him and his wife, Gisele, regarding his health regimen, his views on Israel, and her supposed conflicts with his staff.

The survey indicates a potential "freak-out moment" for the Pennsylvania senator who has made Pittsburgh — his home region — core to his brand.

Some prominent political figures have come to Sen. John Fetterman’s defense, including Pennsylvania’s junior senator, Republican Dave McCormick.