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In reply to the discussion: John Fetterman reveals undisclosed heart condition [View all]Deminpenn
(17,539 posts)63. Here's the part most outside analysts don't understand,
even though western Pennsylvania, and that's pretty much everywhere west of Cambria county, has lost a lot of population, we vote at very high percentages. That gives western PA outsized influence in relation to its actual number of registered voters. Western Pennsylvanians are also extraordinarily loyal to candidates from the area (this will benefit Fetterman, too). That's why Santorum won. He lost because he offended those same voters with the very mundane issues of a) living in Virginia, not Penn Hills although he kept his house there; b) trying to skip out on jury duty and c) getting free tuition for his kids at a local charter cyber school. Having Bob Casey, jr as an opponent was just icing on the cake.
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No he isn't dropping out...and will be fine. Nice try though. Connor couldn't win a primary, he
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#36
My mistake. I don't want Lamb anywhere near the Senate either. I have been convinced for
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#58
Correct...I would say Tim Ryan is a moderate and I love the guy. Although like Biden I think he
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#68
It says that "Pennsylvania voters" are questioning the candidate's "fitness" after a health scare.
lapucelle
Jun 2022
#34
He is the nominee of Pennsylvania voters because he is the nominee for their Senate seat. N/T
lapucelle
Jun 2022
#82
Pennsylvania is a swing state, and the fact they elected Santorum and Toomy attest that it also can
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#42
True...however...consider who they didn't elect...the last one being Katie McGinty.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#53
I know...I really think we can win this one...just sorry I can't vote for Fetterman as I live just
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#67
Casey's Dad was a very popular governor in PA...and carpetbagger Oz is going to have a
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#81
Yes it can be. When one echos GOP talking points on social media, it can depress the vote.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#43
I don't think the health issues will fly or be effective. I think they will use his support of
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#45
Lamb supporters of course...still have a hurt that their guy lost miserably...in fact today on
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#37
No, Fetterman will get his message out. Lamb and Kenyetta tried to make it about the gun
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#46
I thought we supported Democratic candidates here...seriously? Well you know what they say
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#38
Well, I think it is poor judgement not to support the Democratic candidate in every race.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#47
I have to believe that if Fetterman did not feel up to the task he would step aside. Since it
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#49
I agree. I think he is a straight up guy and will do what is right for the voters. Has my vote.
dutch777
Jun 2022
#86
Can I just say that the anti-Fetterman posts are a fucking disgrace and should not be posted on
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#39
What is this their third or fourth post where you announce that Fetterman is not unlikrly to
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#52
It is not a concern for me and for others who supported him...he is fine and has been
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#77
I would say Beasley is the weakest among that group as we have never won NC...
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#55
Kay Hagan was back in 08. As for Cheri Beasley, she was just added to Schumer's
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#60
No, I do not. I think it is a matter of some folks didn't get the candidate they wanted. And
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#41
I absolutely think you are telling the truth...but I bet you lived in PA years ago right?
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#56
Fetterman is a great fund raiser...he had so much more money than other candidates...so
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#61
This is my final word on the matter as it is your money to do with as you choose. I think you
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#62
John Fetterman will be alright....and if anyone wants to question his fitness.....
turbinetree
Jun 2022
#35
Do you? First of all there was no lack of candor and secondly...let me assure you Fetterman will
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#76
I wasn't aware that he informed the public that he had been diagnosed with...
LudwigPastorius
Jun 2022
#83