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Fetterman: I'll Never Understand Progressives Who Won't Support Biden

Sen. John Fetterman has a message for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party: get in line behind President Joe Biden.

"Get behind Joe Biden's policies, or you're gonna get behind Trump's policies," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.

Fetterman made the remarks during a sit-down with reporters in his Senate office on Tuesday, answering questions with the help of a tablet that displays an instant transcript of reporters' spoken questions. He continues to recover from an auditory processing disorder caused by a stroke that happened during the 2022 campaign.

To illustrate his point, Fetterman hearkened back to his own support for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign as the mayor of Braddock, even after he had supported Sen. Bernie Sanders during the primary.

"In 2016, you know, I was a surrogate for Senator Clinton. And it's just like, you have a choice," said Fetterman. "And if you don't get behind Senator Clinton, you know, you are voting for Trump. And that's exactly what happened in Pennsylvania, and it's devastating."

  • stigsbandit34z [they/them]
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    1 year ago

    Presidential elections are useless unless you live in a swing state

    Thank your almighty founding fathers for that one, libs

    • Adkml [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Yup unless I wad my ballot up and throw it at Biden so hard he does my vote literally does not have any effect on federal elections.

    • Vingst [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      If I was the tiebreaker in a swing state, I would especially vote 3rd party. Sucks to suck, Democrats.