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In reply to the discussion: Fetterman: Democrats bungled border issue under Biden [View all]Paladin
(30,634 posts)17. Instructions for Fetterman:
1. Shut the fuck up.
2. Resign, preferably by close of business today.
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Some pre-interview guidance on talking points from competent people would have helped.
Aussie105
Tuesday
#9
Acting more like Manchin because Pennsylvania is acting more like W. Virginia?
thought crime
Tuesday
#13
Most voters actually disapprove of the way Trump is handling his signature issue
AZProgressive
Tuesday
#18
This is part of the reason that only 30% of the electorate is registered Democrat.
everyonematters
Tuesday
#19
Living in Arizona "the border" is not as important people in Pennsylvania or the midwest think it is
AZProgressive
Tuesday
#22
I don't think we need to go hard right on immigration. We just need to convince voter that we are going to secure
everyonematters
Tuesday
#23
Agree that is one big reason we lost in 2024. That doesn't mean I agree with what Trump is doing. nt
doc03
Tuesday
#29
except it's a BULLSHIT issue totally weaponized by the rightwing and their media
LymphocyteLover
Tuesday
#34
But wouldn't it be easier to call those who disagree dumb, morons etc. and double down?
BannonsLiver
Tuesday
#38
Did this start before or after his trip to Merde-Lago? I suspect he's possibly getting
Cloudhopper
Tuesday
#20
Poorly thought out reaction to a crises brought on by the republican party tells me.....
wolfie001
Tuesday
#24
that's long been a complaint against him... this came up during the Senate Dem primary
LymphocyteLover
Tuesday
#33
I was glad he won and he helped pass some of Biden's bills... but he's been really bad since
LymphocyteLover
Tuesday
#61
Biden tried, but the GOP blocked it on Trump's orders. Does Fetterman have any other GOP talking points?
Vinca
Tuesday
#27
Remember-- they ADMITTED they were blocking border $ because Trump told them too!!!
LymphocyteLover
Tuesday
#32
Dems didn't have a huge propaganda network to counter the propaganda and other disinformation from the Republicans...
DSandra
Tuesday
#46
Yes. Typically you'll apprehend more people as more people illegally cross into the country.
Self Esteem
Tuesday
#59