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10. Jim Jeffords switched to Independent in 2001

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:14 PM

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He then caucused with Democrats, costing Republicans the Senate. Lincoln Chafee switched too.

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Fetterman: Buying Greenland is a 'responsible conversation' [View all] HereForTheParty Jan 8 OP

When is he gonna switch? onecaliberal Jan 8 #1

From 2 Democratic Senators to 2 Rethuglican Senators FreeForm73 Jan 8 #6

He already has. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #11

He obviously ran (D) to get elected. Sinema/Manchin III Lemons UK Jan 8 #38

JFC, Fetterman, is this what the people of Greenland would want? Stargleamer Jan 8 #2

I'm sorry I thought repubs had 53 senate seats Tickle Jan 8 #3

They have 52, not 53 Polybius Jan 8 #8

Thank you, not sure why I thought that? NT Tickle Jan 8 #15

Funny story, I thought the same thing for some reason Polybius Jan 8 #16

Once Senator-elect Justice of WV is sworn in, the Republican Party will have 53 seats. n/t totodeinhere Jan 9 #56

Republicans had 49 seats Polybius Jan 9 #65

You are missing one. totodeinhere Jan 11 #73

I'll check that link in detail later, at work now Polybius Jan 11 #75

It's in the link. But I can't say who it is right now. totodeinhere Jan 11 #77

Ohio DetroitLegalBeagle Jan 11 #85

Stroke talking? haele Jan 8 #17

Bingo mr715 Jan 8 #29

It appears that Big John fell asleep, gab13by13 Jan 8 #4

Why do we always end up with these dirtballs (Fetterman, Sinema, Lieberman, etc.) going to the dark side... kysrsoze Jan 8 #5

Jim Jeffords switched to Independent in 2001 Polybius Jan 8 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author onecaliberal Jan 8 #51

Bingo. Unladen Swallow Jan 8 #52

OMG what is happening to him? AllyCat Jan 8 #7

Wow, going full Manchin Bettie Jan 8 #9

NEWSFLASH!!! ScratchCat Jan 8 #12

Exactly wth is anyone even discussing this? It is a joke imo Meowmee Jan 10 #67

This....! Cherrycheeks Jan 8 #13

Check yourself back into therapy, john. There is clearly something wrong inside niyad Jan 8 #14

Fetterman spent six weeks in Walter Reed Hospital receiving treatment for a major depressive disorder. sop Jan 11 #86

John Lieberman Manchin Sinema Fetterman says what now? Sky Jewels Jan 8 #18

lol BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 9 #62

I guess I need to look up the word responsible because I'm obviously mistaken about the definition. Solly Mack Jan 8 #19

So Fetterman was for sale (even if Greenland wasn't) and Trump has bought him struggle4progress Jan 8 #20

Is there any indication that Greenland wants to be bought by us? Elessar Zappa Jan 8 #21

When you see him wear a suit again, his transformation will be complete. Drum Jan 8 #22

Whatever Johonny Jan 8 #23

Fetterman, do you want to go to war with Denmark? sakabatou Jan 8 #24

Hey Fetterman quit telling us to stop freaking out MagickMuffin Jan 8 #25

Sure- xmas74 Jan 8 #26

Fetterman will be declaring himself part of the Maga caucus any day now. Voltaire2 Jan 8 #27

There is something in the water. surfered Jan 8 #28

And while we're at it ... Bmoboy Jan 8 #30

when Trump says 'buy' Greenland, he's just trying to intimidate them bigtree Jan 8 #31

Why not discuss buying other properties as well ExciteBike66 Jan 8 #32

I have lost all respect for him. Basso8vb Jan 8 #33

I figured something like this would happen. I hate to be the one to say I told you so... but * Oopsie Daisy Jan 8 #34

Conor Lamb is looking better and better. But he was attacked for Nixie Jan 8 #39

He's become a joke. sinkingfeeling Jan 8 #35

Of course. It's not like there aren't other issues of more importance to the American people Raven123 Jan 8 #36

Yup! Botany Jan 11 #84

what a disappointment Fetterman has become mike_c Jan 8 #37

I think Fetterman should Stop trying to Cha Jan 8 #40

What is he Joe Manchin's replacement? doc03 Jan 8 #41

I take your point, but Manchin was the BEST we could hope for to come out of WV * Oopsie Daisy Jan 8 #43

Why assume that? Cirsium Jan 9 #55

I live in the real world, thank you very much. Oopsie Daisy Jan 9 #58

OK Cirsium Jan 9 #59

It's not 1968 any more. Times change. 🌅☕️ Oopsie Daisy Jan 9 #61

Sure, that is the path we have been on Cirsium Jan 10 #66

I choose reality over fantasy. Oopsie Daisy Jan 10 #70

NEXT: "Trump's Panama invasion was a prudent measure" dalton99a Jan 8 #42

Unless Greenland can start producing a lot of eggs, then who cares. It's all about the madinmaryland Jan 8 #44

Wasn't Denmark a founding member of NATO? elocs Jan 8 #45

Good grief! nt City Lights Jan 8 #46

I recognized him from the beginning. Autumn Jan 8 #47

Same here! Loudmouth showboat with a sweat clothes schtick! Argued with my daughter about this guy. justhanginon Jan 11 #79

No it is not! It is some bullshit! Initech Jan 8 #48

Fetterman is not a well man. Paladin Jan 8 #49

Hey John, maybe PA could be sold to New Jersey. Then PA could have more exits. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 8 #50

Wait. What? Who the hell is this guy? Is he Kirsten Sinema minus the fashion sense? Hekate Jan 8 #53

Fetty needs a 'Fuck Off' ring to start his journey to male Sinema fashion plate. Celerity Jan 10 #68

John... John... are you there John? Blue Owl Jan 8 #54

And he volunteers to go up there in his shorts to check out the situation. jalan48 Jan 9 #57

Sure. Having that conversation makes sense Mz Pip Jan 9 #60

Dems, we need to primary better candidates BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 9 #63

Filed under: B.See Jan 9 #64

I refuse to call him "Sen.Fecklessman", so I oasis Jan 10 #69

Is it severe brain damage or bribery / blackmail? ecstatic Jan 10 #71

My mom and father-in-law both had strokes, and both were never mentally the same... Mark.b2 Jan 11 #80

Please note that he said "buying," not "invading" Jose Garcia Jan 10 #72

Acquiring Greenland via purchase would be a fantastic win for the U.S. Bonx Jan 11 #74

But what do Greenlanders want? Haggard Celine Jan 11 #87

Here John, have another swig! no_hypocrisy Jan 11 #76

I wonder when he's gong to change his party to the repukes? kimbutgar Jan 11 #78

Glad I didn't send him any money. Something made me say WHAT! about a earlier post. usaf-vet Jan 11 #81

He was in his hometown of York, PA last weekend and posted pics badhair77 Jan 11 #82

Arghhhhhh Lulu KC Jan 11 #83

I have a question for Fetterman. Cha Jan 11 #88

More evidence of Fetterman's defective brain malfunctioning ... Tarzanrock Jan 11 #89

A Responsible Conversation? ProfessorGAC Jan 11 #90

It may be time to look into The Third Doctor Jan 11 #91

"It's not a "responsible conversation" when the people who own the land emphatically say it's not for sale Seasider Jan 11 #92

No it is not! Fuck Trump and his stupid expansionist bullshit! Initech Jan 11 #93