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52. He had a great social media staff that portrayed the then Lt. Gov. as a hip...

Sun Mar 23, 2025, 07:08 PM

Mar 2025

fun-loving Democrat in some humorous and witty videos with the then governor or PA.

They got him many fans here. It turned out they did not accurately portray Fetterman. They turned out to be a bait and switch as the new US senator has turned out to be more DINO than Democrat.

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Sen. Fetterman must resign [View all] Mr. Sparkle Mar 2025 OP

Kick SheltieLover Mar 2025 #1

He showed warning signs... robleb Mar 2025 #26

Could you possibly elaborate? ShazzieB Mar 2025 #37

At first I considered him a dumb clodhopper Bozvotros Mar 2025 #48

He pulled a gun on a black man who was just existing for starters WhiteTara Mar 2025 #77

Yikes. I don't remember hearing about that! ShazzieB Mar 2025 #80

I am from Pennsylvania, what warning signs? dugog55 Mar 2025 #57

Fetterman shows zero ability or inclination to do the proper thing and resign. Paladin Mar 2025 #2

At the very least he should be harrassed for not doing in-person Town Halls Ars Longa Mar 2025 #64

Governor Shapiro could appoint someone to replace Fetterman. Lonestarblue Mar 2025 #3

Who would run that could win ? OnDoutside Mar 2025 #73

What was his selling price? Traildogbob Mar 2025 #4

I think it's his wife. LisaM Mar 2025 #6

i am sure he would be welcome in florida Tetrachloride Mar 2025 #10

That IS Traildogbob Mar 2025 #11

Is she a citizen? Katinfl Mar 2025 #12

She's a naturalized citizen Abnredleg Mar 2025 #15

"adapting to a changing political environment." steelyboo Mar 2025 #59

He's a realist /nt Abnredleg Mar 2025 #61

She came over undocumented. LisaM Mar 2025 #18

That's my thought, too. Buddyzbuddy Mar 2025 #13

I'm with you - this is NOT the guy I followed and campaigned for. WTF happened? MyOwnPeace Mar 2025 #44

OMG, that sounds horrible, but it would explain a lot! ShazzieB Mar 2025 #70

those have been my thoughts exactly et tu Mar 2025 #16

Did he offer the buyer a warranty? Ping Tung Mar 2025 #7

The actual correct answer H2O Man Mar 2025 #36

This is what I believe also. FuzzyRabbit Mar 2025 #46

I've read and heard the same thing BigmanPigman Mar 2025 #50

That's makes way more sense than the silly shit people are throwing around upthread. nt Carlitos Brigante Mar 2025 #65

Earlier this evening, H2O Man Mar 2025 #66

I've been reading about this ever since he started getting worse. I don't doubt it's a possibility. But Carlitos Brigante Mar 2025 #83

probably the most accurate (and least sexy) answer stopdiggin Mar 2025 #78

He had a great social media staff that portrayed the then Lt. Gov. as a hip... brush Mar 2025 #52

I don't see how anything can be done until 2028 - no recall procedure in Pennsylvania. walkingman Mar 2025 #5

No recall for Federal Positions bottomofthehill Mar 2025 #8

Thanks - we know that will never happen. So frustrating when these folks we elect walkingman Mar 2025 #43

;-{) Goonch Mar 2025 #9

Michael Ramirez is a right wing cartoonist. AStern Mar 2025 #17

He wasn't. boonecreek Mar 2025 #30

I agree. Bad man. Trueblue1968 Mar 2025 #19

Hope that works. bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #14

Then we would be down another Senator...primary him and if Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #20

He just got elected DownriverDem Mar 2025 #21

Is Fetterman trying to keep his job as Senator? oldmanlynn Mar 2025 #22

I wonder if Figarosmom Mar 2025 #23

Yep Ms. Morgan Mar 2025 #24

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #82

Senator Fetterman won't resign. PennRalphie Mar 2025 #25

Post removed Post removed Mar 2025 #27

Many of us tried to warn everyone. Lamb would have been a much better choice. Oopsie Daisy Mar 2025 #28

If he was elected in 2022? Then Pennsylvania can't vote him out til 2028. calimary Mar 2025 #29

Do we have someone that we know can win for sure ? JI7 Mar 2025 #31

Heartbreaker. So many had high hopes, myself included. Passages Mar 2025 #32

Aside from his stroke playing a roll, I think he got dollar signs in his eyes Javaman Mar 2025 #33

Finally Pris Mar 2025 #34

Fetterman never made any sense to me, his image was discordant with all of PA bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #35

Fetterman was not backed by state democratic party till he beat Conner Lamb in the primary. Butterflylady Mar 2025 #38

"Must"? No. Should? Maybe. Will? Not a chance. onenote Mar 2025 #39

Kick & highly Recommended William769 Mar 2025 #40

Wow, just wow. Littlered Mar 2025 #41

You think Hornedfrog2000 Mar 2025 #49

No, that's not what I'm saying at all. Littlered Mar 2025 #62

It's wild when people blame the voters for the failures of the party. Orrex Mar 2025 #72

as just pointed out - Fetterman is very MUCH a creature of the voters stopdiggin Mar 2025 #79

DINO's got us ACA aeromanKC Mar 2025 #42

Have we got a sure winner to primary Fetterman. If not, glad to have his vote when in matters. Silent Type Mar 2025 #45

I've heard enablers are guarding how serious Fetterman has been affected by his stroke. Gimpyknee Mar 2025 #47

He's making $14,500 per month plus perks. He's not going anywhere unless voted out. Bengus81 Mar 2025 #51

A fantasy is nice as long as you can distinguish it from reality. This is a fantasy. elocs Mar 2025 #53

Yeah, Fetterman won't "resign".. But that he was Cha Mar 2025 #54

Trump won Pennsylvania Bluestocking Mar 2025 #55

Getting kicked to the curb next election durablend Mar 2025 #75

'Measuring the direction of the prevailing wind.' Aussie105 Mar 2025 #56

he has been such a disappointment Skittles Mar 2025 #58

Agreed. My wife and I had a fundraiser at our house in Pittsburgh in 2016 and got to know both him Buttoneer Mar 2025 #60

He's definitely a problem. I doubt he resigns. Joinfortmill Mar 2025 #63

Plus, he's a total slob!!! MadMike47 Mar 2025 #67

Primary him...plus he looks like garbage in his hoodies and shorts Dem4life1970 Mar 2025 #68

I really dislike Scabs, I'm sorry, Dinos. rickyhall Mar 2025 #69

I agree. Duncanpup Mar 2025 #71

Perhaps he's being blackmailed. JohnnyRingo Mar 2025 #74

But he won't. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #76

I'm from Philly angryxyouth Mar 2025 #81