Insiders think Fetterman wont run in 2028, doesnt enjoy the job

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

https://www.notus.org/senate/john-fetterman-2028-senate-reelection

Progressives are already plotting a primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman when he’s up for reelection in 2028. But whether Fetterman’s around to be primaried at all is another question.

The freshman senator seems to be leaving all doors open, insiders told NOTUS: reelection, retirement and even a long-shot run for president. Some think he’s likely to leave the Senate, which they say he doesn’t seem to enjoy much.


“I don’t think he’s running,” one former Fetterman staffer told NOTUS. “He didn’t like the job, he missed home, and now is a pariah within the party. I think he wants no part of being in D.C.”

When NOTUS asked Fetterman whether he’ll run for reelection, he replied: “It’s 2025.”

When NOTUS asked if he’d be interested in running for president, Fetterman replied: “It’s 2025.”

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. Fetterman is also a very bad Senator

[newdeal2]

2. He should retire and take care of his health

Maybe early to give the incumbent an advantage.

[MustLoveBeagles]

3. I think it's for the best

[31st Street Bridge]

4. He should resign NOW!

But he won't. He's way too selfish.

[Happy Hoosier]

16. He wants that pension....

Such a disappointment. I suspect the stroke really did a number on him. I have sympathy for that, but he can't do it, go home.

[LR3]

5. Good!

He's clearly a mess mentally, it will help everyone if he steps aside.

[aeromanKC]

6. Fetterman has not been perfect, but he did provide the Dems a much needed win in 2022

But ya, it will be nice not to have an ugly primary. I wish him happiness in his retirement.

[bearsfootball516]

7. He won't survive a primary if he does run.

He's deeply unpopular amongst PA Dems.

[Raven123]

8. Whatever his intentions, I hope he declares them early.

I will cut him some slack considering his major health issues and appreciate his contribution when he ran. However he has been a mixed bag and I don’t think he is really in touch with where Dems are now.

I hope he bows out and wish him the best

[Omnipresent]

9. Well, at least he knows what year it is.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

10. Lol

[StoolPigeon]

18. But he only has a few weeks to learn what the next one will be.

[bucolic_frolic]

11. He's a puzzle

He is heroic for plodding through his health issues, maybe they're affecting his mood. I doubt he'll win a primary. He's an unknown entity and voters won't support that.

[Kid Berwyn]

12. He'd like it more if he supported Pisswig less.

Just saying.

[Sneederbunk]

13. It didn't work out.

[marmar]

14. We don't enjoy him being in that job.

[AStern]

15. Maybe he should resign if he doesn't like the job

nt

[QueerDuck]

17. I get the impression that a sincere desire to be a faithful public servant was not what motivated him...

and then his health issues complicated that even further. It may be better for everyone if he simply resigned. Would his successor be appointed, or would there be a special election?

[Rob H.]

19. "... now is a pariah within the party.'

But why?