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In reply to the discussion: Looks like we're not the only ones sick of Fetterman's BS [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(105,298 posts)8. He's more popular with Republicans than with either Independents or Democrats
However, the poll found that more Republicans than Democrats approve of how Fetterman was handling his job. This comes as Fetterman has frequently criticized his own party and bucked Democratic leadership in key votes, including voting for the GOP-led spending bill earlier this week.
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The new poll found that 62% of Republicans approved of Fettermans job performance while 21% disapproved. In contrast, 54% of Democrats disapproved of Fetterman while 33% approved.
Independents are evenly split, with 43 percent approving and 43 percent disapproving.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/10/dem-senator-in-key-swing-state-has-had-a-stunning-reversal-in-popularity-new-poll-shows.html
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The new poll found that 62% of Republicans approved of Fettermans job performance while 21% disapproved. In contrast, 54% of Democrats disapproved of Fetterman while 33% approved.
Independents are evenly split, with 43 percent approving and 43 percent disapproving.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/10/dem-senator-in-key-swing-state-has-had-a-stunning-reversal-in-popularity-new-poll-shows.html
Strange person to "love". Then again, he thinks calling people "woke" is a valid criticism, and I've read your profile, so maybe you are a good fit for him.
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"Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice" Thomas Paine
Ping Tung
Nov 21
#13
Not really. His record and policies weren't super progressive. Activists just liked his wife and Bernie vouched for him
thebigidea
Nov 21
#41
He's more popular with Republicans than with either Independents or Democrats
muriel_volestrangler
Nov 21
#8
And yet, his constituents bought zero copies of his books. Not a good fit at all, apparently.
Scrivener7
Nov 21
#10