Mediaite: Fetterman Urges Senate Democrats to Make a Deal to Avoid Plunging 'The Country Into Chaos'

[Dennis Donovan]

Mediaite - Fetterman Urges Senate Democrats to Make a Deal to Avoid Plunging ‘The Country Into Chaos’

Alex Griffing
Mar 13th, 2025, 12:30 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) urged his fellow Senate Democrats on Thursday to pass the House Republicans’ bill to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown.

“Shut the government down, plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession or exchange cloture for a 30 day CR that 100% fails,” Fetterman posted to X, adding:

The House GOP CR will then pass the Senate because it only needs 51 votes.

Total theater is neither honest with constituents nor a winning argument.

The centrist Democrat offered a similar message to CNN’s Manu Raju on Wednesday night, saying, “If you shut it down, you will impact and hurt millions and millions and millions of Americans. And you run the risk of it slipping us into a recession or even all kinds of other things.”

Raju reported on his exchange with Fetterman and added, “And there’s just not much time here, Erin, because the house has actually left town. They are gone. They passed their bill on the narrowest of majorities just yesterday, and the Republicans are now planning to bring that chamber back.”

/snip

[dutch777]

1. He's my senator but I have had enough of him. My next email. Wrong on Israel and wrong on this.

Given PA's tilt to the right I am not sure it will make a difference but gonna give him a shout to wake up.

[lapucelle]

16. John Fetterman was on the record about his "unwavering support of Israel" back in 2022

when he was first running for the Senate. That position should surprise no one.

https://jewishinsider.com/2022/04/john-fetterman-says-hell-lean-in-on-u-s-israel-relationship-as-senator/

[dutch777]

21. Yes, but there has to be a line even to "unwavering support". Where I draw it, Israel is well across it. ICC agrees.

[lapucelle]

17. John Fetterman was on the record about his "unwavering support of Israel" back in 2022

when he was first running for the Senate. That position should surprise no one.

https://jewishinsider.com/2022/04/john-fetterman-says-hell-lean-in-on-u-s-israel-relationship-as-senator/

[markpkessinger]

40. You have posted this same comment twice . . .

. . . but haven't elaborated on why you think the OP has anything to do with his stance on Israel. The OP is about Fetterman encouraging Senate Democrats to "make a [very bad deal" with Republicans by voting for an absolutely toxic continuing resolution Republicans are trying to push through. The OP doesn't 3even mention his stance on Israel, so I'm having a hard time understanding what your point is.

[lapucelle]

48. Neither of the responses was to the OP. Posting twice was an error,

but I'll leave them both for anyone who finds following the thread a challenge.

[hlthe2b]

2. Perhaps Fetterman needs to make a deal to...

give up his Senate seat. Just my opinion...

[Hope22]

3. Dude let the R's come up with an agreeable solution.

Short of that they are failing at leadership. It is not our job to agree to bills that harm Americans!

[republianmushroom]

4. DINO ?

[Klarkashton]

5. "even all kinds of other things"

He is having trouble putting together his thoughts. That was a rough interview.

[yardwork]

6. Where is Chuck Schumer?

Schumer's plan looks like Fetterman's to me. They're both wrong.

Where is our Democratic leadership?

[bucolic_frolic]

7. Fettermnan should resign. He will not get renominated. /nt

[newdeal2]

10. Ugh another potential Republican pick up

Senate may be gone for 10 years.

[JohnSJ]

15. As long as the seat is replaced with another Democrat. I don't know what Pennsylvania is if someone resigned from

the Senate. Is it appointed by the governor, or through a special election?

Either way, it is doubtful he will resign.

[bucolic_frolic]

24. Yeah it's not gonna happen.

I think the Gov. appoints a new Senator for up to 2 years.

[JohnSJ]

27. Thanks

[radius777]

8. Never surrender in advance,

which is what historians say about dealing with authoritarians, but apparently some of our elected Dems like Fetterman have not learned this.

The best thing Dems can do is shut it down - it shows we don't agree with what Trump/Musk are doing - and are the only ones willing to stand up.

Dems won't be blamed by centrist/swing voters - who tend to blame the party in power for not getting things done. Trump is supposedly the 'deal maker' and if things aren't running it will be his fault.

[Efilroft Sul]

9. The country's already been thrown into chaos by the Republicans. Shall we enable them further?

[GoodRaisin]

11. Bullshit the country is already in chaos.

Democrats need to hold firm. When they blame us we blame them back. Make clear what Republicans put in the bill that we don’t agree to. Don’t let M$M pressure us into biting into this shit sandwich. Republicans have the majority this is THEIR shutdown. Say so!

[Sneederbunk]

12. Meanwhile, many are urging Fetterman to grow a pair.

[Autumn]

13. He should run for a leadership position. Or STFU

[sakabatou]

14. Is Fetterman blind/ignorant?

[SamuelTheThird]

18. STFU, slob

[ibegurpard]

19. Country is already in chaos

And Trump and Musk are the ones stirring the pot.
Just say no.
Now is the time to use what little leverage you have.

[Marthe48]

20. Too late

Who can't see the chaos started Nov. 6 and has only gotten worse as rwnj and felon's hands tightened on the reins of power?

[Ping Tung]

22. Is Fetterman also spelled "Quisling?"

As my dear old Irish granny would say,"Fuck him."

[Deep State Witch]

23. Too Late

The chaos started on January 20th.

[haele]

25. We're already in chaos.

Sen. Fetterman, Your job, should you choose to recognize it, is to bully the Chaos Agents (i.e., fascist GOP bootlickers not representing all their citizen constituents) into acting like Representatives instead like bobble-headed corporate stooges clinging to useless nepo-management jobs

On edit - or you can join them to dismantle all protections for your vaunted "working class families" and live with being a hypocritical loser for the rest of your life.

[kerouac2]

26. That ship sailed dude

We are already in chaos. This would actually maybe prevent more.

[JBTaurus83]

28. The GOP has not offered

to make a deal. They have presented a "my way or the highway" bill filled with poison pills.

[Pisces]

29. No, we should not listen to Fetterman. We need to hold their feet to the fire.

[LS0999]

30. Plunge the country into chaos?

DOGE has already done that.

[bluestarone]

31. Not sure how the Senate rules are, BUT

Couldn't he just vote present?

[VMA131Marine]

32. The country is already in chaos ...

[Gore1FL]

33. I thought we tried to make a deal and they walked away.

With all the gaslighting, I am concerned even more about global warming.

[SheltieLover]

34. No! Time to play hardball!

[Traildogbob]

35. He seems

To be as serious about being a Democrat as Manchin, Sinema, Tulsi and the Charlotte NC female Dem that switched parties the day after being elected.
Does this fool believe we will not be in chaos passing this scam and going headstrong into what they are doing in our face now?
With less oversight?
Maybe he can afford some MTG Boy friend approved attire while in OUR house as he keeps taking a salary from billionaires. And the side cash he gets from his constituents, with great benefits.
When are people gonna stop demanding the ownership of BALL’s as a way to stop this shit. The GQP majority are ball carrying people.
The bravest fighters I see trying to save out nation, are totally Balless.
Fettermans balls just fell out of those baggy shorts and fled the scene. Looking for a host with a backbone.

[mcar]

36. He certainly wasn't "centrist" when he was running

[Emile]

37. Shouldn't he be saying that to Republicans?

After all they're the majority party.

Up is down, down is up mentality is getting very old.

[sinkingfeeling]

38. Fetterman can go away.

[Quiet Em]

39. Nobody asked Senator Fetterman to the be voice

of the bend over for the con, Leon and MAGA guy.

The CR the House Republicans are pushing is not acceptable. The Senators need to get to work on a more serious bill. If the Government shuts down because of this Republican nonsense, then it's on the Republicans.

[samsingh]

41. he better be primaried

he's been horrible. I was so grateful when he won. That's how some of the rump supporters must feel

[Nanjeanne]

42. Gee from where I'm sitting, we are already in chaos.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

43. If this isn't already chaos, I don't know what is.

[mike_c]

44. Senator Fetter-Manchin

eom

[Solly Mack]

45. Because we're avoiding chaos now?

[aocommunalpunch]

46. When does this guy want to start tearing into MAGA?

Fucking Jesus Christ on a stick.

[senseandsensibility]

47. That will not avoid chaos

and if he thinks it will, it is on Fetterman to explain how.

[Javaman]

49. Capitulation is not making a deal

Fuck off traitor