i think what will likely happen is that there will be a resurgence of blue dogs in 2026. fetterman isn't going to be a manchin at all: he's likely going to be part of a potential reset the democrats may take to go further to the right. recent polling does suggest democrats are out of alignment with the general electorate, so i wouldn't be surprised they do step further right. you will see more and more democrats eventually approve or try to outflank trump's economic positions. they will be more muted on gun, abortion, and lgbt policy.