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Fetterman struggles on fundraising. (Original Post) Duncanpup Oct 2025 OP
A lot of us feel duped Easterncedar Oct 2025 #1
Exactly... democratsruletheday Oct 2025 #2
He probably isn't going... 2naSalit Oct 2025 #3
I hope he never faces challengers. DFW Oct 2025 #6
I think your right a primary with him Tree Lady Oct 2025 #8
I agree... 2naSalit Oct 2025 #32
We had decent primary challengers against him last primary. rogue emissary Oct 2025 #20
I have to say.. I was for Conor Lamb but Cha Oct 2025 #33
I liked Malcolm Kenyatta but thought Lamb would make a great senator as well. rogue emissary Oct 2025 #36
He really seems so broken. It's truly sad as well as disappointing Easterncedar Oct 2025 #4
I think the stroke changed him Bettie Oct 2025 #5
I agree, gab13by13 Oct 2025 #13
He Goddamn well OUGHT to be struggling for funds. Paladin Oct 2025 #7
"he holds a 41 point net approval rating among Republicans, while holding a 21 point net disapproval rating from fellow BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 2025 #9
He wouldn't survive a primary IMO...but is that what Dems want? To hazard a Senate seat? pecosbob Oct 2025 #10
He's voting with Magats now. gab13by13 Oct 2025 #14
6% of the time FBaggins Oct 2025 #17
Is he hitting up Republican donors? I think they would be more receptive to his message. Aristus Oct 2025 #11
Don't beat yourself up too much peggysue2 Oct 2025 #12
Fetterman is why I'm skeptical about that guy in Maine AStern Oct 2025 #15
Is he the guy that called for intifada? JoseBalow Oct 2025 #34
No. He's the guy with the obvious Nazi tattoo AStern Oct 2025 #35
Oops sorry, I get them mixed up sometimes JoseBalow Oct 2025 #37
I did not donate to him in last election and I will not donate to him this cycle LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #16
The cold hard truth is that he's preferable to a MAGAT. groundloop Oct 2025 #25
To hell with the DINO'S. republianmushroom Oct 2025 #18
That's hopeful. QueerDuck Oct 2025 #19
He still has 3yrs left Raine Oct 2025 #21
He's had enough health issues he may not survive it. yourout Oct 2025 #26
I bought it too. ananda Oct 2025 #22
GOOD. He fooled a bunch of us, don't feel lonely. Nt Maru Kitteh Oct 2025 #23
What is he fundraising for ? JI7 Oct 2025 #24
Don't be surprised if he flips. nt moniss Oct 2025 #27
He can fuck off. He's a Trump toadie. Vinca Oct 2025 #28
I want a donation back that I made previously Ritabert Oct 2025 #29
I've blocked that traitor Blue Owl Oct 2025 #30
I had a bad feeling about him from the start... IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 2025 #31
Still better than Oz. Gore1FL Oct 2025 #38
Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2025 #39
I had a true magat tell me radical noodle Oct 2025 #40

democratsruletheday

(1,880 posts)
2. Exactly...
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 09:36 AM
Oct 2025

BUH bye John...we hardly knew ye. He might lose the rest of what's left of his mind and maybe Shapiro can appoint someone else who has the energy to not only represent Pennsylvanians well but also not dress like a slob every day.

DFW

(60,182 posts)
6. I hope he never faces challengers.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 09:49 AM
Oct 2025

I hope he has the presence of mind to realize that his term in the Senate is not going as smoothly as he probably originally imagined. I hope he decides to retire from the Senate on his own. He brings too much unwelcome, distracting baggage for a difficult re-election campaign in a swing state. I’d hope he hears the music, and bows out gracefully.

2naSalit

(102,778 posts)
32. I agree...
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 04:59 PM
Oct 2025

But I don't see him stepping out either.

Who knows, hope he decides he should do something else.

rogue emissary

(3,352 posts)
20. We had decent primary challengers against him last primary.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 01:35 PM
Oct 2025

All Fetterman had was Bernie's endorsement and not wearing a suit. DU and a majority of Pennsylvania voters put him in the Senate.

Now he wears suits. Honestly, I have no idea if Bernie is going to endorse him again. Having a Nazi tattoo isn't a deal breaker for Bernie. So, Fetterman being a lapdog to Netanyahu might not be a deal breaker.

Cha

(319,067 posts)
33. I have to say.. I was for Conor Lamb but
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 05:26 PM
Oct 2025

of course, got called out for him being a Centrist and JF being "so progressive".

Bettie

(19,702 posts)
5. I think the stroke changed him
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 09:47 AM
Oct 2025

I've seen people who, after a stroke, have had a complete personality change.

I think that's what happened. He's not who he used to be.

gab13by13

(32,314 posts)
13. I agree,
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:19 AM
Oct 2025

I also gave him money and pushed for him over Lamb.
Moderate Dems didn’t want him because he was too progressive and then he finds a home with fascists, something in his brain was affected.

 

Paladin

(32,354 posts)
7. He Goddamn well OUGHT to be struggling for funds.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 10:03 AM
Oct 2025

He'd done entirely too much damage to Democrats for me to feel any sympathy for him. Pennsylvania needs to replace him just as soon as possible.

BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,235 posts)
9. "he holds a 41 point net approval rating among Republicans, while holding a 21 point net disapproval rating from fellow
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 10:44 AM
Oct 2025

he holds a 41 point net approval rating among Republicans, while holding a 21 point net disapproval rating from fellow Democrats. Independents were split 43% to 43%.

FBaggins

(28,706 posts)
17. 6% of the time
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:41 AM
Oct 2025

They may be issues that we care about a great deal... but risking handing the seat to someone who will get 100% is a tough ask

Aristus

(72,178 posts)
11. Is he hitting up Republican donors? I think they would be more receptive to his message.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:03 AM
Oct 2025

n/t

peggysue2

(12,531 posts)
12. Don't beat yourself up too much
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:14 AM
Oct 2025

I'm doing that for both of us.

Yeah Fetterman has turned into a royal disappointment. I supported, donated and voted for the man, only to watch him squander a great opportunity to do some good for Pennsylvanians and the country at large. I did not foresee the Joe Manchin streak.

Fool me once, as they say.

AStern

(849 posts)
15. Fetterman is why I'm skeptical about that guy in Maine
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:23 AM
Oct 2025

Cosplay working stiffs. Campaigning on issues/positions people want - doing the opposite once elected.

LetMyPeopleVote

(179,822 posts)
16. I did not donate to him in last election and I will not donate to him this cycle
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:27 AM
Oct 2025

I liked Connor Lamb last cycle.

groundloop

(13,845 posts)
25. The cold hard truth is that he's preferable to a MAGAT.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 02:52 PM
Oct 2025

True, an honest to goodness liberal Democrat would be far better, but sometimes we have to settle for the lesser of 2 evils.

In the primary I'll support the best candidate whose name isn't Fetterman. But in the general election, if Fetterman somehow is the nominee again, I'll hold my nose and support him.

ananda

(35,140 posts)
22. I bought it too.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 02:29 PM
Oct 2025

And so did a whole lot of other people here.

Either that stroke changed him, or he was
running as a Republican in Dem clothing.

IrishAfricanAmerican

(4,469 posts)
31. I had a bad feeling about him from the start...
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 04:46 PM
Oct 2025

His backstory didn't jibe right for me. However, having said that, if I were living in his district I would have voted for him too.

H2O Man

(79,048 posts)
39. Recommended.
Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:33 PM
Oct 2025

I have a strong dislike for him. He had potential, but my cousin -- who has known him for many years -- told me he has been very different since his stroke. And that happens. But he is no longer on our side. I advocate sending monopoly money to his campaign.

radical noodle

(10,595 posts)
40. I had a true magat tell me
Sat Oct 25, 2025, 12:35 AM
Oct 2025

that I should listen to Fetterman. That's the kiss of death for me, but I don't live in PA.

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