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hamsterjill

(16,382 posts)
24. To state the obvious...
Mon May 26, 2025, 09:19 AM
May 2025

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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Just resign already Ponietz May 2025 #1
Agreed sakabatou May 2025 #7
+1000. If Fetterman can't or won't handle the job, he needs to go away. Immediately. (nt) Paladin May 2025 #19
Seriously! InAbLuEsTaTe May 2025 #26
show up for work like poor people do? nah nt msongs May 2025 #2
He is pulling a paycheck and he doesn't really seem to be making an effort to earn it. Apparently he alwaysinasnit May 2025 #3
I have no sympathy for him Wifes husband May 2025 #10
You're right. "Showing up to work is not too much to ask." alwaysinasnit May 2025 #15
I'm one of those constituents ... SomewhereInTheMiddle May 2025 #17
I'm Not Excusing His Actions... GB_RN May 2025 #20
He can resign Wifes husband May 2025 #23
Again... GB_RN May 2025 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband May 2025 #39
I will focus on what I want to focus on Wifes husband May 2025 #40
If he were a bus driver or a hospital orderly, he'd be out of a job. And rightfully so. Paladin May 2025 #28
This PA voter agrees! mtairyguy May 2025 #27
Dr. Oz Wifes husband May 2025 #43
It's just so puzzling. It's as if he ran for the Senate not entirely understanding what Mike 03 May 2025 #30
WTF dalton99a May 2025 #4
Time to resign. I think the stroke did him in. It's sad. Lucky Luciano May 2025 #5
God Dammit man. If you didn't want to do the job, why did you stand for election? Walleye May 2025 #6
It's pretty apparent that he has neither the desire nor the ability to continue in the job Docreed2003 May 2025 #8
Fetterman,... magicarpet May 2025 #9
My boss is weaponizing his position Bluetus May 2025 #11
Something is seriously wrong Sucha NastyWoman May 2025 #12
Why is it his wife's responsibility? yardwork May 2025 #25
Post removed Post removed May 2025 #29
Perhaps he is not capable of making the same decisions he made Sucha NastyWoman May 2025 #44
An article in NY Magazine (I think) fujiyamasan May 2025 #45
It is becoming clear that the stroke he suffered madaboutharry May 2025 #13
If he feels like LPBBEAR May 2025 #14
Sad. nt SunSeeker May 2025 #16
Why not apply for disability Hope22 May 2025 #18
Dude has issues, he needs help. He was once a democratic hope. twodogsbarking May 2025 #21
If showing up for the job is too much of a hassle, resign. Vinca May 2025 #22
To state the obvious... hamsterjill May 2025 #24
Fetterman was elected to do a job in the Senate dlk May 2025 #31
Nobody wants to work anymore. nt Hotler May 2025 #32
Had hopes for this guy Hey Joe May 2025 #33
the treatment of his condition here is shamefully hypocritical... cadoman May 2025 #34
He's just admitted to not being able to do his job iemanja May 2025 #42
Can he be shamed into resigning? Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #36
This is fucking insane AKwannabe May 2025 #37
It is your job , little dude. republianmushroom May 2025 #38
You mean he's expected to do his job?! iemanja May 2025 #41
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