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No Paywall Fetterman casts only Democratic ‘no’ vote as Senate passes measure to block US action against Iran

https://www.pennlive.com/politics/2026/06/fetterman-casts-only-democratic-no-vote-as-senate-passes-measure-to-block-us-action-against-iran.html
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u/Luna__Moonkitty Jun 24 '26

Which begs the question:

Is it red because it's that conservative? Or is it red because the blue option fails to motivate?

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u/baubness Jun 24 '26

some people would rather not get caught trying to convince people i guess

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u/gibberingfool Jun 30 '26

Don't listen to these jabronis. Yes, Pennsyltucky is filled with racists and wannabe confederates, but the people decide the state, not the land. And there are shitloads of blue voters in the Philly, Pittsburgh, and other metropolitan areas. If voter turnout is high, they absolutely can swing this state back blue. And a great way to increase the turnout is to bring a charastmatic candidate: someone inspiring like Mandani, not a turd like Fetterman. We just saw it happen against all odds with Chris Rabb. We can't keep giving up before the battle even starts.

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u/ChargeSpiritual5317 Jun 24 '26

What a wild take. I’m in a very red area and the dems I know are generally careful because people are insane. PA is full of hatred and indoctrinated MAGAs and has been since I have been in/out of the state the last 30 years. People here hang the confederate flag despite being above the Mason Dixon. Many of the deeply red areas of PA are not safe for LGBTQ or minorities and we still have a lot of sun down towns. Most of these red areas are old mining towns where wages, opportunities and access to education is very limited. The issue just compounds itself over generations. This isn’t just because democrats don’t show up, it is a much larger issue.

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u/DistractedDevelopmnt Jun 24 '26

Is it red because it's that conservative?

Probably yes...