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ancianita

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39. Fetterman doesn't mind being a lightning rod for rethug distractions. That's his opening to

Sun Sep 24, 2023, 08:22 PM

Sep 2023

rip them on their total idiotic incompetence in governance and intent to dismantle this democracy for their billionaire owners and trump, their front man.

No Democrat has a major problem with Fetterman's appearance. I'm glad Schumer relaxed the dress code in solidarity with his colleague so he can dress for his leadership role in representing his constituents as he sees fit.

Fetterman's dress might reflect him, but short or long term, it also reflects how we Democrats accept difference, as long as our fellow Democrats' values are true to democracy and doing the greatest good for the greatest number.

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Am I the only one who doesn't care what Fetterman wears on the Senate floor? [View all] jmowreader Sep 2023 OP

I care, but so long... stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #1

We can chew gum and walk at the same time. We are not Repubs! I think he should dress better Pisces Sep 2023 #2

I completely agree, he's a US senator and he should dress like one. n/t Ftrump Sep 2023 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Sep 2023 #53

Yes. We need decorum. Firestorm49 Sep 2023 #3

Decorum concerns behavior dweller Sep 2023 #20

I think that ship has long ago sailed... DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #24

What has he been wearing? TheCowsCameHome Sep 2023 #4

Gym shorts and a hoodie. former9thward Sep 2023 #16

Did he exchange fashion tips with him? Red Mountain Sep 2023 #26

Don't compare the two. former9thward Sep 2023 #28

You just did that in post #16. stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #56

He met Zelensky in gym shorts and a hoodie! 😮 What us wrong with him? Smh Nt helpisontheway Sep 2023 #51

I don't care peacebuzzard Sep 2023 #5

Most people that make a big deal about Fetterman's dress are just walkingman Sep 2023 #6

Okay, how about this... jmowreader Sep 2023 #7

IMO, that would be fine. As long as he doesn't violate a "dress code" (if there is one) walkingman Sep 2023 #17

They should all wear hoodies LiberaBlueDem Sep 2023 #8

Not in the least relayerbob Sep 2023 #9

Don't care what they wear. Care how they act. bullimiami Sep 2023 #10

totally don't care, not even a little mike_c Sep 2023 #11

As Senator Warren stated T_A Sep 2023 #12

NO. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2023 #13

I don't give a rat's Bettie Sep 2023 #14

As a working stiff WmChris Sep 2023 #15

I just want them to do their jobs Tree Lady Sep 2023 #18

Wear a suit Wifes husband Sep 2023 #19

I'm a serious person and I've never worn a suit in my life. Iggo Sep 2023 #22

Hi, Wife's husband stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #55

I didn't even know there was a dress code until there wasn't one. Iggo Sep 2023 #21

Me, neither. (nt) stuck in the middle Sep 2023 #52

They're Lucky NowISeetheLight Sep 2023 #23

I heard Ted Cruz on the TV giving his opinion. GoodRaisin Sep 2023 #25

IDGAF jcgoldie Sep 2023 #27

It is cringy manicdem Sep 2023 #29

T-shirts and jeans is fine by me. byronius Sep 2023 #30

I have one suit BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #33

Appropriate. byronius Sep 2023 #34

I don't care what John Fetterman wears but people Sep 2023 #31

Imagine if Senator Fetterman wore a TAN Hoody on the floor of the Senate BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #32

What you do is what counts Generic Brad Sep 2023 #35

THIS!!☝️ onetexan Sep 2023 #37

I wouldn't care if he showed up in a tank top and swim trunks. paleotn Sep 2023 #36

Nope. Warpy Sep 2023 #38

Fetterman doesn't mind being a lightning rod for rethug distractions. That's his opening to ancianita Sep 2023 #39

We have insurrectionists in the Congress, maybe we should be worried about THAT onecaliberal Sep 2023 #41

hear, hear. AllaN01Bear Sep 2023 #42

I dont care at all. Eko Sep 2023 #43

You're far from alone stopdiggin Sep 2023 #44

Exactly, we can't just put blinders on for our team. Pisces Sep 2023 #46

Having had employees, I would not let any of them dress like Fetterman at work. Anyone who works Pisces Sep 2023 #45

mental & emotional health duckworth969 Sep 2023 #47

Can't bring myself to give a shit. nt Carlitos Brigante Sep 2023 #48

I really do not care what Senator Fetterman wears LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #49

I care. He should dress up for Work. Pisses me off to see Jim Jordan without a suitcoat. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2023 #50

Dress Codes Roy Rolling Sep 2023 #54

Wear a suit Wifes husband Sep 2023 #57

Wear the suit and make your bed every morning. nt Hotler Sep 2023 #58

The only part I'm upset about is that we can no longer make fun of Gym Jordan csziggy Sep 2023 #59

That bar was broken by Sinema, and other than catty remarks, it was ignored. haele Sep 2023 #60

Suits his size are hard to come by marshall Sep 2023 #61

I don't care what Fetterman wears, area51 Sep 2023 #62

You're not alone Rob H. Sep 2023 #63

I don't care what he wears. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 2023 #64