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."

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[–] SunsetFruitbat@hexbear.net 13 points 2 years ago

hearing just vote gives me psychic damage every time

[–] DanComrd@hexbear.net 13 points 2 years ago

Guys, we just have to vote harder!

[–] operacion_ogro@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago

has Biden cured cancer yet, this is a very important campaign promise he made

[–] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago

In what world, if that world was ending, would you pick Joe. If things were this dire why would you pick Harris. The only worse option would be to run Hillary's dumb ass again.

[–] marx_mentat@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

These "progressives" think that when they have changed the names of things they have changed the things themselves.

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