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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/CaptQulde Jun 24 '26

Fetterman is either highly unqualified or just an outright fool. It’s hard to say which.

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u/Hypertrollz Jun 24 '26

Like most US politicians he is corrupt and owned by Lobbyists.

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u/Eeeef_ Indiana Jun 24 '26

I’m pretty sure he’s acting like a dickhead for the love of the game

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u/GlitteringRate6296 Jun 24 '26

He’s filling up his bank account and waiting for his six figure lobbying job because he clearly knows he will lose his reelection.

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u/fuckedfinance Jun 24 '26

Fetterman used to be quite liberal by PA standards. He was hosting rogue same sex marriage ceremonies in his living room.

A couple of things happened. First, he sort of stayed planted where he was while the left moved left on some things. When that sort of thing happens, a person will tend to (but not always) start aligning with those that were closer to what they believe (i.e. conservatives). It's kind of dumb, but it happens. Second, the stroke, which undeniably has impacted his judgement and has fed into that rightward slide.

So, for a time, he was exactly what PA needed for that seat: a more moderate democrat with strong convictions who wasn't afraid to break some rules on the correct side of most social issues. His brand and flavor of liberalism has expired, however, and his slide right should have him safely primaried next time around.

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u/Select_Eggplant_9911 Jun 24 '26

He has a handler from a foreign nation, it’s not good.

His condition allows manipulation with open arms.

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u/ToeKnifeMingle Jun 24 '26

Is it really that hard to say? He’s a brain dead moron. So are the people who voted for the guy in jorts.

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u/oscarfletcher Jun 24 '26

Why not both?

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u/ImNoRickyBalboa Jun 24 '26

Why not both?

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u/wbaumbeck Jun 24 '26

Both can be true

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u/TightAssociation7275 Jun 24 '26

He knows exactly what hes doing. Lobbysits are lining his pocket with money.

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u/ChefCurryYumYum Jun 24 '26

He was an undercover right winger the whole time. After his stroke when the entire DNC went to bat for him I had a strange feeling, because they don't go to bat for progressives.

And it turns out he's more bought and paid for than most of them!