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Demsrule86

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Tue Apr 19, 2022, 08:05 PM Apr 2022

Why Pennsylvania looks like Democrats' best hope of flipping a Senate seat this November [View all]

I think both John Fetterman in PA and Tim Ryan in Ohio have a chance for open Senate seats




"With one month to go until the primary election, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is leading in the polls for the Democratic Party’s nomination for an open U.S. Senate seat, while the Republican race has narrowed to an expensive two-person contest.

The retirement of Republican Sen. Pat Toomey has opened up two primaries in what might be the Democratic Party’s best chance to gain a Senate seat in the fall. The Democratic frontrunner since the beginning of the race, Fetterman is looking to maintain his polling lead through the May 17 primary.

Fetterman has been a prolific fundraiser, building on a reputation he established in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election when he loudly rebutted claims of election fraud leveled by Republicans. The tall, goateed and tattooed Fetterman has a distinctive look for a would-be senator, standing out in crowds as he campaigns though rural areas where the GOP typically enjoys wide margins of victory.

Fetterman has campaigned on legalizing recreational marijuana use and ending the legislative filibuster in the Senate, and has been an outspoken supporter of gay and transgender rights, including flying a pro-trans flag from his Harrisburg office."

https://news.yahoo.com/why-pennsylvania-looks-like-democrats-best-hope-of-flipping-a-senate-seat-this-november-192558007.html

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bet he doesnt need a blow dry 10 times a day or a makeup crew nt msongs Apr 2022 #1
No, Big John wears the uniform of the average Rust Belt guy...a hoodie and cargo shorts... Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #2
I posted new poll numbers in a different thread... Big John has gained 13 points! Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #3
Excellent news! Now if we can pick up WI, and keep Warnock in GA and Kelly in AZ, it's party time! Fiendish Thingy Apr 2022 #4
True that...I do think we have a shot in Wisconsin...we have a shot in Ohio too but honestly Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #6
and hold NV (more troubling) and NH (more likely than NV we hold it), which are far from settled Celerity Apr 2022 #11
I think in the end, we hold Nevada and New Hampshire. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #15
I think Sununu would have been hard to beat. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #18
We really need this one JI7 Apr 2022 #5
I agree. We could hold the Senate...and the House if we all get out and vote... Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #7
What about Wisconsin.....can't someone beat ROJO?? Will contribute heavily to make sure a kennedy Apr 2022 #8
Taking down a sitting Senator is hard. But if Democrats show up I think we can do it... Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #9
He is impressive! Working class hero! Emile Apr 2022 #10
He is very impressive. And the campaign Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #13
He is a big union guy and really want stuff made here...that is so important to the rustbelt Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #25
We'll flip PA and WI I feel budkin Apr 2022 #12
Yes we can! Fired up and ready to go. I used to live in Wisconsin too...so as campaigns get closer Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #14
We'll do our newdayneeded Apr 2022 #16
It is unbelievable that these folks are colluding with Russians who are and always have been Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #17
What's more unbelievable newdayneeded Apr 2022 #19
I know right and yet call Democrats Communists...I saw on another post that some are angry Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #20
Wow newdayneeded Apr 2022 #21
You are welcome...there is great evil in the right at the moment. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #22
Honestly, These people on the right...many of them are NAZIS or white supremacist's... Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #27
I LOVE Democrat John Fetterman. He's my favorite Democrat. Saboburns Apr 2022 #23
I think he is also. I live in PA...now live in nearby Ohio so I can get involved in GOTV in both Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #24
Seriously, I could see Fetterman running for president maybe as early as 28. Demsrule86 Apr 2022 #26
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