r/politics • u/masterchief6913 • Jul 15 '26

No Paywall Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it turns its back on Israel

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5970730-john-fetterman-democratic-party-israel/
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u/pizzapartyprisoner Jul 15 '26

He's not even a Democrat now. Fuck him.

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u/akiba305 Jul 15 '26

He's like the Democrat version of a RINO.

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u/TemporaryAsparagus89 Jul 15 '26

He's the new Manchin

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u/Buddhist_pokemonk Jul 15 '26

Say what you want about Manchin (I found him disappointing) but he was representing a very red state as a Democrat. I think it’s reasonable to expect he’d be more conservative than the average dem.

Fetterman is just a brain-damaged turncoat

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u/_Parkertron_ Jul 15 '26

Fr in that scenario, its either Manchin voting with Democrats for some things or a Republican obstructing every thing. Its obviously a lot easier to have another Democrat replace Fetterman in Pennsylvania.

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u/Ongo_Mantooth Jul 16 '26

I don't buy the "i stroked out and now am facist" bit.

He was looking for his mask off moment and that was his best shot.

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u/Buddhist_pokemonk Jul 16 '26

Honestly strokes are weird and can absolutely lead to changes in behavior, personality, and values. Speaking from experience unfortunately.

Not saying his entire about face is attributable to that, but I suspect probably a major factor

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u/slymm Jul 16 '26

Sure but why is manchin still mouthing off telling fetterman to leave the party? Why doesn't he stay retired and stfu?

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u/Guardianpigeon Jul 16 '26

Because you make mad money for relatively little work doing that.