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hamsterjill

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24. To state the obvious...

Mon May 26, 2025, 09:19 AM

May 26

Flame away, but in my opinion, this is one of the things that Dems need to work on. Finding better candidates. Vetting them more, knowing what the hell is going on with them before they are fully supported, etc.

It's not a perfect world, and I know that. But the support here on DU for Fetterman was incredible when he was running. Either he truly was injured when he had that accident and he is suffering mental issues because of that, he had mental illness issues prior to the accident or otherwise, but something isn't right with him.

All we can do is to try to vet people a little better. We've got to get beyond the surprises if possible. We don't need to elect people we can't count on.

That's all I'm saying.

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Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning [View all] Polybius May 25 OP

Just resign already Ponietz May 25 #1

Agreed sakabatou May 25 #7

+1000. If Fetterman can't or won't handle the job, he needs to go away. Immediately. (nt) Paladin May 26 #19

Seriously! InAbLuEsTaTe May 26 #26

show up for work like poor people do? nah nt msongs May 25 #2

He is pulling a paycheck and he doesn't really seem to be making an effort to earn it. Apparently he alwaysinasnit May 25 #3

I have no sympathy for him Wifes husband May 25 #10

You're right. "Showing up to work is not too much to ask." alwaysinasnit May 26 #15

I'm one of those constituents ... SomewhereInTheMiddle May 26 #17

I'm Not Excusing His Actions... GB_RN May 26 #20

He can resign Wifes husband May 26 #23

Again... GB_RN May 26 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband May 26 #39

I will focus on what I want to focus on Wifes husband May 26 #40

If he were a bus driver or a hospital orderly, he'd be out of a job. And rightfully so. Paladin May 26 #28

This PA voter agrees! mtairyguy May 26 #27

Dr. Oz Wifes husband May 26 #43

It's just so puzzling. It's as if he ran for the Senate not entirely understanding what Mike 03 May 26 #30

WTF dalton99a May 25 #4

Time to resign. I think the stroke did him in. It's sad. Lucky Luciano May 25 #5

God Dammit man. If you didn't want to do the job, why did you stand for election? Walleye May 25 #6

It's pretty apparent that he has neither the desire nor the ability to continue in the job Docreed2003 May 25 #8

Fetterman,... magicarpet May 25 #9

My boss is weaponizing his position Bluetus May 25 #11

Something is seriously wrong Sucha NastyWoman May 25 #12

Why is it his wife's responsibility? yardwork May 26 #25

Post removed Post removed May 26 #29

Perhaps he is not capable of making the same decisions he made Sucha NastyWoman May 27 #44

An article in NY Magazine (I think) fujiyamasan May 28 #45

It is becoming clear that the stroke he suffered madaboutharry May 26 #13

If he feels like LPBBEAR May 26 #14

Sad. nt SunSeeker May 26 #16

Why not apply for disability Hope22 May 26 #18

Dude has issues, he needs help. He was once a democratic hope. twodogsbarking May 26 #21

If showing up for the job is too much of a hassle, resign. Vinca May 26 #22

To state the obvious... hamsterjill May 26 #24

Fetterman was elected to do a job in the Senate dlk May 26 #31

Nobody wants to work anymore. nt Hotler May 26 #32

Had hopes for this guy Hey Joe May 26 #33

the treatment of his condition here is shamefully hypocritical... cadoman May 26 #34

He's just admitted to not being able to do his job iemanja May 26 #42

Can he be shamed into resigning? Oopsie Daisy May 26 #36

This is fucking insane AKwannabe May 26 #37

It is your job , little dude. republianmushroom May 26 #38

You mean he's expected to do his job?! iemanja May 26 #41