John Fetterman's political shift draws ire of Pennsylvania Democrats

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Throughout his 2022 campaign for U.S. Senate, John Fetterman often took to social media to needle the few centrist Senate Democrats with histories of breaking party ranks.

Then Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor, Fetterman cast himself as the anti-Joe Manchin and anti-Kyrsten Sinema candidate who would give Democrats a reliable 51st vote in the Senate.

The oversize, tattooed, hoodie-and-shorts-wearing Fetterman overcame Dr. Mehmet Oz's celebrity status and his near-fatal stroke to become the only Democrat to flip a GOP Senate seat during that cycle.

Fast forward four years, and the former Braddock mayor finds himself playing the part he once deplored.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/john-fettermans-political-shift-draws-114431920.html

[sop]

1. Good article.

Like Sinema, Fetterman looks like a one-termer.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

5. I CERTAINLY hope so, sop!

Like an ASS, i voted for the dickwad.

[Cha]

10. Not your fault you believed him.. he was

the darling on DU.

FWIW.. I was for Conor Lamb out here on Kauai.. and was told here .. How Progressive Fetterman was.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

12. Thanks, Cha

But it makes me not trust my own perceptions of people.

I think something went haywire in his brain after the stroke.

[Cha]

14. Perhaps... I just read his wife is

not happy with his 180 degree turn(my words).. Unlike RRK Jr's wife who's gong along.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=21133650

[DoBW]

2. this traitor

Fetterman has been a Repunk d*ck fluffer the whole time

[hlthe2b]

3. I've wondered about his wife's response to his new political viewpoints and here:

Gisele Fetterman has expressed significant concern about her husband John Fetterman's views, particularly regarding his support for Israel's actions, indicating that she is at a "breaking point" and struggles to co-sign his positions.

She may be at a breaking point having basically gotten him elected when he was so impacted by his stroke and mental health issues that followed. I really feel for her.

Here is an overview (fairly recent):
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15497519/John-Fettermans-WIFE-ICE-Senator-silence-shooting-Alex-Pretti.html

[SunImp]

21. People trying to shame voters for voting for Fetterman are UNHINGED

Even Fetterman's wife is showing concern for his odd change of behavior.

[hlthe2b]

24. I shame NO ONE for past votes for him. Hell I was among those who contributed to his campaign

and tried to educate others on the impact of stroke--and the necessity for him to get the help he needed. But, his change in positions NOW are a total 180 and I do NOT advocate for him at all. His wife clearly is not either.

So, your accusations toward me, however implicit- are way off base and I do NOT appreciate the false accusations. Nor, I would bet will most DUers who are aghast at what has happened to John Fetterman, after most here WENT TO BAT for him. So, you are going to call us all "unhinged?" Really? Tread lightly, SunImp. You are about to step on the perpetual rake.

[SunImp]

26. Wasn't shaming you & I even recd your post

There's Duers out there though who "know better" trying to guilt people for voting for this opportunist. Lamb would have been better knowing all that we know now. Fetterman was given the opportunity to change & do better unfortunately HE failed his voters & the party.

[hlthe2b]

28. Okay...

Thank you for clarifying your points.

[róisín_dubh]

25. No one is shaming anyone

On the contrary, I’ve seen open admission of folks’ votes for him and most non-PA support for those who were hoodwinked (my sister and BIL among those who gave money and time in support of him).

[buzzycrumbhunger]

4. I hope he has enough sense to realize

… that a 108-point decrease in his approval rating means he’s dead in the water—at least as far as Dems are concerned.

With any luck, he’ll simply acknowledge this and step aside rather than run again.

[FakeNoose]

18. Then another 2+ years would be wasted with his awful voting record becoming even worse

No I don't want Fetterman in office until the end of his term, and I voted for the guy. I contributed to his campaign.

There's no chance he'll be re-elected in 2028 ... the Repukes don't want him and the Dems are totally disgusted. We're hoping he resigns by the end of this year, or perhaps early next year. Gov. Shapiro would be able to appoint someone qualified to replace Fetterman, and that person will get an opportunity to run for re-election in 2028.

[buzzycrumbhunger]

23. Better yet!

*fingers crossed*

[Unrepentant Fenian]

6. It's time to primary Fetterman!

[FakeNoose]

17. His term isn't up until 2028

The best hope we have is maybe somebody convinces him to resign in the coming year.

[AStern]

7. Why do the Dems always get trolled by imposters? Why aren't there GOPers that run ultra-con but vote left/progressive?

Sinema, Manchin, Fetterman, Gabbard, Lieberman

There's always one to throw a wrench into it. It's infuriating.

[mr715]

9. They aren't all imposters.

Fetterman had a stroke that I suspect rewired his cognition.

Manchin was a unicorn - a semi-reliable Democratic vote in one of the reddest states in the country.

Gabbard is a Russian asset and is a little kookie besides.

Sinema is the biggest imposter of the lot, but she was ultimately more about personal pleasures and celebrity than policy.

And Lieberman wasn't an imposter. He was just a sore loser that held antiquated policy beliefs and a deep abiding love for war.

[displacedvermoter]

11. Maybe because the great and the good long

ago decided the Party needed a Big Tent approach to our membership, and that
"litmus tests" should not be used for selecting candidates as we enlarge the tent. So maybe we are more susceptible to trolls and imposters?

GOP makes no pretense of a big tent, and everything they do is put under one giant litmus test. Real hard to sneak any WOKE local activists by eagle eyed Republican.local committees.

[Initech]

16. Because the GOP has an X-factor - Fox News.

That's how they were able to brainwash Fetterman, Sinema, Manchin, Lieberman, and so on. Rupert Murdoch is a dangerous psychopath. And the Fox brand is dangerous.

[oasis]

20. Will he pull a Zell Miller and speak at the 2028 GOP

Convention?
Only time will tell.

[Initech]

27. Honestly, I could totally see it happening.

I seriously wonder what Rupert Murdoch has on him.

[Cha]

8. Fetterman's "Shift" into HELL.

Fucking Trojan Elephant.

[mcar]

13. I wish Maine Democrats would heed this warning

[Initech]

15. Seriously. His vote to confirm Mullin was political back stabbing.

Fuck him and the Fox News hosts he keeps appearing on.

[niyad]

19. What are the odds of a second, far more serious, stroke?

[Bread and Circuses]

22. Ire ....? I'd say red-hot mad !

[themaguffin]

29. unfortunately, there were red flags. Not sure how much of a "shift" it was as more of

things being more clear in office. It sucks.