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34. Trump must have something on Fetterman.

Reply to Polybius (Original post)

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:28 AM

9 hrs ago

This is a Lindsey Graham level of groveling. I don't believe it can all be explained by a stroke or by Fetterman being some kind of maverick. This is a descent into absurdity that is most likely due to Fetterman being threatened by Trump.

Edited to add that for me the tell is that Fetterman is now using MAGAT talking points. He didn't do that before. I think he's being handed a script and told to say this or else.

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Fetterman explains why he crossed party lines to support Mullin for DHS chief [View all] Polybius Yesterday OP

Shut up John. Or is that your stroke talking again? paleotn Yesterday #1

Probably the stroke jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #21

Paul voted against him because of a personal slight. travelingthrulife 10 hrs ago #31

Totally agree jfz9580m 10 hrs ago #33

Probably part of his no vote... paleotn 8 hrs ago #37

I really had once upon a time thought he was a tad smarter than that. MLWR Yesterday #2

Of course he did.😡 BlueKota Yesterday #3

Oh, for fucking fucks sake Fetterman! AZJonnie Yesterday #4

There is no rule against criticizing a Democratic elected. pat_k 22 hrs ago #16

Thanks for the clarification :) AZJonnie 8 hrs ago #36

John Manchin Fetterman strikes again mdbl Yesterday #5

Wow, what a huge slap in the face to his voters. mountain grammy Yesterday #6

WHAT Trump 2nd term cabinet nominee WAS qualified for his job???? Jack Valentino 22 hrs ago #14

But it's Fetterman's friend and we need a DHS director after all. travelingthrulife 10 hrs ago #32

Senator Fetterman angrychair 23 hrs ago #7

These posts crack me up FoxNewsSucks 23 hrs ago #10

100% Fox News has dirt on him. Initech 22 hrs ago #20

What kind of dirt? flamingdem 20 hrs ago #23

Whatever it is must be pretty incriminating. Initech 7 hrs ago #38

I guess the fact he is totally unqualified doesn't matter. Fetterman should resign. He's incompetent. Vinca 23 hrs ago #8

He should get out of the way so Shapiro can appoint someone who FoxNewsSucks 23 hrs ago #11

fetterman family values? cruel, violent, bully? nt msongs 23 hrs ago #9

Mullin is a "friend" Miguelito Loveless 23 hrs ago #12

I wonder whether Fetterman saw the ad from Mullin's plumber days not fooled 20 hrs ago #24

Fuck Fetterman. Total fake liberal loser. Martin68 22 hrs ago #13

Out of the frying pan into the fire. pat_k 22 hrs ago #15

hmmmmm, what are the medical odds on a second stroke? niyad 22 hrs ago #17

Because the anagram for Markwayne is Yam Wanker. usonian 22 hrs ago #18

This is the final straw. Fuck that guy. Initech 22 hrs ago #19

His "aye's" on his wallet n/t Cheezoholic 21 hrs ago #22

Apparently drag queens are having a field day not fooled 20 hrs ago #25

Floppy Florsheims with saggy sweatpants is a great look for Fetterman Blue Owl 20 hrs ago #26

What John and his wife did in Braddock, PA and in his pre-stroke time in the legislature were awesome... Botany 20 hrs ago #27

No, he isn't Polybius 15 hrs ago #29

He is dead to me. bamagal62 18 hrs ago #28

Senator Van Hollen has put forward a plan to increase taxes on the wealthy. everyonematters 12 hrs ago #30

Trump must have something on Fetterman. yardwork 9 hrs ago #34

Did he say, "Because I'm a DINO" republianmushroom 9 hrs ago #35