Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

brooklynite

(94,598 posts)
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 09:44 PM Nov 2021

Conor Lamb (PA-Sen) isn't being subtle...

@ConorlambPA

If you want a Senator who runs as a Socialist, feeds the GOP attack ads, & didn't help with infrastructure, I'M NOT YOUR GUY.

That's not how you beat Republicans. I know because I've actually done it & will again.

I'm a normal Democrat who supports jobs & wins elections. #PASen
13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

FakeNoose

(32,645 posts)
3. Pennsylvania has a great chance to flip the R seat to D next year
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 10:25 PM
Nov 2021

Whether it's Conor Lamb or John Fetterman, either one would make an awesome Senator.

We actually need to keep Lamb's seat in the House, because Lamb running for the Senate means his House seat could flip back to R. We cannot allow that to happen!

BlueTsunami2018

(3,492 posts)
6. I like Fetterman, he's very relatable to red areas.
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 10:38 PM
Nov 2021

He’s a straight up Bernie type on policy but he knows how to talk to the Pennsyltuckians. He looks like them too.

Plus he was going to beat the shit out of that asshole Nick Gillespie on Real Time a few years ago.

I’ll vote for whomever wins the primary but I really like Fetterman.

PittBlue

(4,226 posts)
7. When we lived in SW PA we attended a fundraiser for Lamb the first time he ran for Congress and for
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 10:48 PM
Nov 2021

Fetterman when he ran for Lt. Governor. I love that Fetterman will not back down from anyone...nor will his wife. I like Lamb but if we still lived in PA, I would vote for Fetterman in a heartbeat.

bucolic_frolic

(43,189 posts)
8. Bread and butter working class issues are a solid long term place to hang your hat
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 11:09 PM
Nov 2021

Progressives get all the enthusiasm and much of the press, but if we're going to counter the GOP family values church and school board crowd, we could do far worse than bread and butter issues. It's so old it's almost fresh and new again, and progressives as a group will age into that spot.

dsp3000

(487 posts)
9. I'll vote for either but Lamb should stay a rep otherwise his district is VERY vulnerable to flip R
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 11:15 PM
Nov 2021

And I prefer Fetterman. Way more electable. The people who half pay attention that seems to win votes these days will notice his blue collar looks, demeanor, attractive wife and vote him in along with the people who agree with his stances.

Efilroft Sul

(3,579 posts)
13. As I live in the district next to Lamb's, your assessment of it is spot-on.
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 11:55 PM
Nov 2021

And I agree with your take on Fetterman.

JI7

(89,252 posts)
10. People don't see Fetterman as "socialist" because he is a white man
Mon Nov 8, 2021, 11:16 PM
Nov 2021

similar to Joe Biden that looks and sounds like them. That's what they vote for.

I'm worried Connor lamb is going to end up like Joe Kennedy. Joe Kennedy would have been a clear favorite if he had just waited a bit for one if the senators to retire. Until then he would still be in the house .

Connor Lamb is actually a good Potential VP choice also but will he throw it all away running for a seat he could lose ?

They need to learn from Joe Biden. I know he ran for President but he did it in a way he didn't lose his seat if he lost the primary.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Conor Lamb (PA-Sen) isn't...