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50. Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 07:53 PM

Jan 2025

He knows Fetterman is playing a game. The cabinet picks were going to win anyway without Fetterman's vote. It almost always goes that way for any new President. If Fetterman's vote would have made a difference, he would toe the line.

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Sen. John Fetterman wears shorts and a hoodie to Trump inauguration [View all] Polybius Jan 2025 OP

He's a mess. Worse since his stroke. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #1

I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes NYC Liberal Jan 2025 #2

Not "brave," not "independent," not "principled," just damned dorky... hlthe2b Jan 2025 #8

I hate bait and switch politicians. returnee Jan 2025 #16

Bait and Switch? cyndensco Jan 2025 #27

I see. Didn't know that. But then.... returnee Jan 2025 #32

Dr. Oz was the alternative. BonnieJW Jan 2025 #67

Just better dressed...LOL I think there are 99 senators who are better dressed! LeftInTX Jan 2025 #72

U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb was the alternative in the primary. I wonder how his "haters" view him now. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #78

pretty much zero chance this guy is any more than one term stopdiggin Jan 2025 #74

A dress shirt and jacket.......does not have to be suit. With riversedge Jan 2025 #43

..or at least long pants? whathehell Jan 2025 #49

In this setting he looks like a slob. Owl Jan 2025 #81

I know a few guys that always wear shorts even when it cold and wet. kimbutgar Jan 2025 #3

Me too Polybius Jan 2025 #4

I wear shorts almost all of the time qazplm135 Jan 2025 #7

Do you wear shorts when the wind chill is 15 degrees? LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #66

Even if they were a sitting US Senator and attending a formal event? Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #26

Would Rebl2 Jan 2025 #40

He is a phony Henry203 Jan 2025 #5

Fetterman Deep State Witch Jan 2025 #6

If Fetterman had his nose up Chump's ass, like everyone implies FakeNoose Jan 2025 #15

That May Be True Deep State Witch Jan 2025 #19

Greetings from the frozen Northside! FakeNoose Jan 2025 #21

My Parents Deep State Witch Jan 2025 #24

Something isn't right with Fetterman. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #33

He's playing Chump and the MAGAs FakeNoose Jan 2025 #35

How is he playing MAGA by acting like they would act, disrespectful. travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #51

The guy who said he'd vote for every one of Trump's Cabinat picks is not flipping the bird rpannier Jan 2025 #45

Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing FakeNoose Jan 2025 #50

I've lived in Pittsburgh 25 years and have never once heard "state bird of Virginia" Orrex Jan 2025 #56

Funny, I've known this term since high school (late 60's) FakeNoose Jan 2025 #60

Maybe it's like a secret handshake that only the natives get to use. Orrex Jan 2025 #63

If you should ever use this joke among friends ... FakeNoose Jan 2025 #65

funny. but then, not really. childish. churlish. simplistic and embarrassing. stopdiggin Jan 2025 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author AkFemDem Jan 2025 #9

Fetterman's obviously not well. sop Jan 2025 #10

So the DNC forced Biden out but kept this guy on after he had a stroke? Yeah that makes sense Seasider Jan 2025 #11

There hasn't been an opportunity to pushh him out yet. ShazzieB Jan 2025 #14

Maybe he'll start dressing differently... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #12

Didn't Rebl2 Jan 2025 #41

Yes, which is why I'm confused that he is supportive of trump. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #47

Trying Rebl2 Jan 2025 #57

He must know trump doesn't have any good graces... Think. Again. Jan 2025 #76

Heck, if he'd shown up in a suit, we'd be bashing him for showing respect to trump. Can't win. Silent Type Jan 2025 #13

Exactly right! He's in a no-win situation FakeNoose Jan 2025 #17

He can wear whatever he wants, and who cares. Srkdqltr Jan 2025 #18

As a tennis fan for decades, I have to disagree. Not to sound like a pedo, spooky3 Jan 2025 #22

Do i really have to say swiming, tennis and basketball ? Cyclists too. Srkdqltr Jan 2025 #23

Agree with all of those. But I also don't think generally men look bad in shorts spooky3 Jan 2025 #61

I like the no suits manicdem Jan 2025 #20

He's got big problems. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2025 #25

But he's genuine. He's a common man. OrlandoDem2 Jan 2025 #28

He comes from family money, the dressing down is a deliberate charade. Think. Again. Jan 2025 #48

Which makes it even worse. OrlandoDem2 Jan 2025 #55

Is he trying to prove how big a jackass he is? alarimer Jan 2025 #29

He's succeeding at proving that. Paladin Jan 2025 #59

I think he is the Democrat most likely to doc03 Jan 2025 #30

Ahhhh, Johnny. We need to have a little sit down... BoRaGard Jan 2025 #31

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #34

I feel that this Democrat should at least be given a chance. bluestarone Jan 2025 #36

Some might consider that attire disrespectful for an inauguration andym Jan 2025 #37

He's 6'8" or 6'9" Deminpenn Jan 2025 #38

Clearly there is something WAY wrong with him. ananda Jan 2025 #39

Why is it so clear Southern_gent Jan 2025 #42

Manspread oberle Jan 2025 #44

John Fetterman anagrams to "Fart' em ten, John!" C0RI0LANUS Jan 2025 #46

Wear SOMETHING decent doofus. This shit is ridiculous. Callie1979 Jan 2025 #52

I think it claudette Jan 2025 #53

He's an idiot ellemb Jan 2025 #54

For anything with or for Trump I think this is totally appropriate. Maybe even add a pink pussy hat dutch777 Jan 2025 #58

There should be a GoFundMe to buy him a pair of pants dalton99a Jan 2025 #62

GoFundMe...LOL! LeftInTX Jan 2025 #71

He tries so hard.. Escape Jan 2025 #64

don't really care Kali Jan 2025 #68

What a douchebag! MadMike47 Jan 2025 #69

Every major Democrat went Polybius Jan 2025 #70

Wants to be the new Manchin. Mawspam2 Jan 2025 #73

Lol, I couldn't care less CloudWatcher Jan 2025 #77

I bet Dr. Oz would have worn a suit Shrek Jan 2025 #79

This guy has gone from being quirky to being an embarrassment. Vinca Jan 2025 #80