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In reply to the discussion: Fetterman's wife says Democratic Senate candidate may be away from campaign trail until July as he r [View all]ancianita
(43,318 posts)32. Right?
You get how sunshine Democrats are. How quick they are to doubt and dump less-than-perfect Democrats.
2022 is the time to get our best Democrats into office, not hand wring worry about how media or opponents will score points against them.
On their worst day, Democrats are infinitely better than Republicans on their best day.
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Fetterman's wife says Democratic Senate candidate may be away from campaign trail until July as he r [View all]
mcar
Jun 2022
OP
"Maybe. I think so. That's my hope." - that's a textbook example of how not to be reassuring. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jun 2022
#3
It is not an easy pickup...we have lost this seat forever...every six years. But Fetterman can
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#77
Cardiologists should be able to treat those ailments, in a relatively young man, successfully
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2022
#6
This is one of our two best chances to turn an R seat to D. We can't afford to wait till July.
Scrivener7
Jun 2022
#7
Yes, we can. We can wait until he's ready. According to PA, he'll win. Look at his poll numbers.
ancianita
Jun 2022
#27
Lamb would lose for sure...he couldn't even get Democrats to vote for him statewide so
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#66
Actually, that is a good point. They could run commercials...and run events with Fetterman showing
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#78
No...I have been assured that this seat is not even competitive from somenone who once
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#79
He can stay out as long as he wants. PA knows him and not that guy from Jersey.
ancianita
Jun 2022
#13
No he can't. If he is not well enough to assume the duties of a Senator because he is burdened by
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#15
Then why doesn't he come out and speak for himself? You do not see that they are causing
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#19
I hear you, but how do we know that Oz WON'T get Alzheimer's while in office if he were a Senator?
LenaBaby61
Jun 2022
#40
Because we don't vote on ifs, not even if the guy running will be 89 before November
Polybius
Jun 2022
#42
So the same is true with Fetterman...but of course you did support Connor Lamb as I recall.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#100
Of course not. Of course they are not going to define Fetterman for Pennsylvanians who already voted
ancianita
Jun 2022
#34
It doesn't matter...he is the one who can win...and will be fine in the Senate...Jesus consider
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#67
1 month. John Fetterman needs to seriously decide by July then if he is up to the Senate run or
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#14
So does the same apply to Chris Van Hollen who is up for re-election in the Senate and had a stroke
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2022
#53
That is untrue...and this is an open seat...which evens the odds. The Republicans are salivating
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#81
Yes and Yes...he is the candidate so they should knock it off and help not hinder.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#101
Wrong answer...the correct one is WE LOSE THE SEAT. But I have no worries as Fetterman will
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#82
There is no plan because we would lose. Lamb can never win statewide...nor can Kenyetta
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#69
I suspect the concern is because how this information was disseminated, and that additional
JohnSJ
Jun 2022
#46
No, those expressing 'concern' are not from PA and did not support Fetterman in the first place.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#83
I am sure you hope so...but he is still not dropping out and Lamb will not be the nominee.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#71
He is already running ads and we are about three weeks away from July...which is when he plans to
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#72
You have to win the election before you can take time off from Senate duties
brooklynite
Jun 2022
#54
"You have to win the election before you can take time off from Senate duties"
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2022
#57
Well but there are more competitive races to spend money on don't you know...
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#84
I live in New York, but this race is of importance to all of us. As I said above, this is one of
Scrivener7
Jun 2022
#103
You concern is noted...he will be back in July and will do a great job...and win the seat. I will
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#73
Did the repukes make a big deal of Van Hollen who had a stroke the same weekend
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2022
#56
You can spin that a lack of polling allows you to make assumptions if you like... but...
FBaggins
Jun 2022
#94
It is naive. Republicans are capable of anything. And he will have PACs to do the dirty work.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#75
Yeah most - particularly all those people who had to have bypass surgery and/or stents
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2022
#76
That is correct...and You live in PA which many of those who express concern do not. I lived
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#74