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Discontent with Sen. John Fetterman bursts into the streets among Pa. Democrats (www.wesa.fm)

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Pennsylvania Democrats are protesting Sen. John Fetterman’s growing alignment with Trump, citing his visit to Mar-a-Lago and votes for Trump nominees.

Critics, including Rep. Summer Lee and local leaders, accuse him of abandoning progressive values and failing to oppose Trump’s policies.

Some see his shift as a strategic move in a GOP-leaning state, but others compare him to former Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema’s alienation from her base.

Discontent among Democratic activists raises questions about a potential 2028 primary challenge.

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[-] But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world 54 points 2 years ago

I remember when he was popular and I would point out that despite his hoodies and shorts, he’s not an every man, he’s not one of us. He’s a silver spoon nepo baby who never really cared, and was using his wardrobe as a distraction. I kept saying he shouldn’t be trusted and that the other shoe would drop, and I would get downvoted and banned for it

[-] Screen_Shatter@lemmy.world 51 points 2 years ago

He was saying some agreeable things and got a lot of attention for it at the time. I'm not sure if he was hiding his real opinions back then or if they just got ignored. Ever since he got brain damage he's been acting like a guy with, well, brain damage... It's been obvious for a lot longer than his Mar a lago visit a month ago

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 32 points 2 years ago

His wife was, I’m sure, a huge influence on him and his work. Now that he’s gone MAGA she’s nowhere to be found.

I hope she’s okay. And that she primaries him.

[-] SacredHeartAttack@lemmy.world 41 points 2 years ago

As a PAian who voted for him, I never liked his wardrobe. I actually hated it. Dress for the job you want bro. But the fact is I voted because of what he said, not how he looked. I voted for him because of what he seemed to represent ideologically, not because of his privilege. I was wrong and he had a stroke and I want him primaried.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

I liked the hoodies because I don’t trust anybody in suits.

[-] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Please rethink this. Clothes do not make the man.

[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

You’re right, I shouldn’t trust anyone wearing clothes.

[-] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Only trust hot naked chicks is my motto.

[-] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

How’s that working out for ya?

[-] DrDeadCrash@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Does anyone wearing a suit believe this?

[-] mx_smith@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

I also voted for him, mainly because he acted very progressive when he was the Lt. Governor and mayor of Braddock.

[-] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago

That other shoe was a flip-flop

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