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Deminpenn

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63. Here's the part most outside analysts don't understand,
Sat Jun 4, 2022, 02:15 PM
Jun 2022

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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I'll be honest angrychair Jun 2022 #1
This will hurt. nt BootinUp Jun 2022 #2
If he were to drop out, what happens? Polybius Jun 2022 #3
No, TexasTowelie Jun 2022 #4
No he isn't dropping out...and will be fine. Nice try though. Connor couldn't win a primary, he Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #36
No nice try Polybius Jun 2022 #51
My mistake. I don't want Lamb anywhere near the Senate either. I have been convinced for Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #58
It's all good Polybius Jun 2022 #64
Correct...I would say Tim Ryan is a moderate and I love the guy. Although like Biden I think he Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #68
Bad journalism pecosbob Jun 2022 #5
Dick Cheney.... FarPoint Jun 2022 #6
However, GOPers will most certainly exploit this. groundloop Jun 2022 #7
On the other hand, Oz has exploitable qualities also. Maggiemayhem Jun 2022 #19
and if they do, push back with President Eisenhower's medical history yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #75
Exactly.....Written for Trump candidate Oz Maggiemayhem Jun 2022 #17
I'm sure Oz will be diagnosing Fetterman throughout the campaign. Probatim Jun 2022 #26
Before too much time goes by he needs to do a interview from his home FloridaBlues Jun 2022 #8
What Dem voters are "questioning" Fetterman's health? Deminpenn Jun 2022 #9
Where does it say that in the article? N/T lapucelle Jun 2022 #11
Here Deminpenn Jun 2022 #22
It says that "Pennsylvania voters" are questioning the candidate's "fitness" after a health scare. lapucelle Jun 2022 #34
Sometimes little words make a difference DFW Jun 2022 #79
I call bullshit on that...some still sad for Lamb. Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #80
He is the nominee of Pennsylvania voters because he is the nominee for their Senate seat. N/T lapucelle Jun 2022 #82
Big +1 Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #23
That's because there are some who Deminpenn Jun 2022 #25
You know your state Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #27
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
Whoever her campaign manager was, gave her really bad advice Deminpenn Jun 2022 #65
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
Here's the part most outside analysts don't understand, Deminpenn Jun 2022 #63
As an outsider from California, I appreciate that analysis JohnSJ Jun 2022 #66
Every state has its nuances Deminpenn Jun 2022 #71
They sure do. JohnSJ Jun 2022 #74
Casey's Dad was a very popular governor in PA...and carpetbagger Oz is going to have a Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #81
Yes GOPers will exploit this, that's just their nature groundloop Jun 2022 #40
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
The phrasing makes it sound like they will be successful Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #48
Lamb supporters of course...still have a hurt that their guy lost miserably...in fact today on Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #37
The progressive diet bucolic_frolic Jun 2022 #10
No, Fetterman will get his message out. Lamb and Kenyetta tried to make it about the gun Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #46
He gets points for transparency but opens up questions of poor judgement dutch777 Jun 2022 #12
Why would his energy lag? gab13by13 Jun 2022 #14
+1. Use it or lose it dalton99a Jun 2022 #16
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
Totally agree and glad Oz is the opponent for Fetterman dutch777 Jun 2022 #87
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
I am a Pennsylvania voter. gab13by13 Jun 2022 #13
Can I just say that the anti-Fetterman posts are a fucking disgrace and should not be posted on Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #39
Another clinical view... FarPoint Jun 2022 #15
A-Fib is what tires you out, gab13by13 Jun 2022 #18
Absolutely he is feeling new and improved now. FarPoint Jun 2022 #21
"I almost died...." brooklynite Jun 2022 #20
I can see why you are concerned Deminpenn Jun 2022 #24
One of the earliest lessons I learned was: accept your losses and move on. brooklynite Jun 2022 #30
What is this their third or fourth post where you announce that Fetterman is not unlikrly to Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #52
I've said several times which I think are more competitive... brooklynite Jun 2022 #54
I still think NC is way more of a longshot than PA. Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #78
Your post-primary posts don't support your claim Deminpenn Jun 2022 #72
No.. if something happens to a Candidate Cha Jun 2022 #69
It is not a concern for me and for others who supported him...he is fine and has been Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #77
Yes, I wanted Conor Lamb but since Cha Jun 2022 #85
His doctor said he is fine to run and serve Doc Sportello Jun 2022 #28
Yeah, I almost died too, gab13by13 Jun 2022 #29
Fetterman is the candidate BeyondGeography Jun 2022 #31
Which candidate should I not support if we do? brooklynite Jun 2022 #32
I would say Beasley is the weakest among that group as we have never won NC... Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #55
You're forgetting Kay Hagan... brooklynite Jun 2022 #57
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
We'll, I HAVE lived in Pennsylvania... brooklynite Jun 2022 #44
I absolutely think you are telling the truth...but I bet you lived in PA years ago right? Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #56
In that case I don't support dozens of candidates fully. brooklynite Jun 2022 #59
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
You lived in Philadelphia which is not like Deminpenn Jun 2022 #73
Concerned that he learned his lesson and changed his behavior? Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2022 #50
He's being transparent. I like that. andricv Jun 2022 #33
John Fetterman will be alright....and if anyone wants to question his fitness..... turbinetree Jun 2022 #35
I get it. Nobody likes going to the doctor. LudwigPastorius Jun 2022 #70
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
This is a commandment for respect of Fetterman. The Grand Illuminist Jun 2022 #84
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