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QueerDuck

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39. Bernie was a big and vocal supporter of Fetterman. I wonder if Fetterman would have...
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 07:59 AM
Mar 2026

... gotten as far as he did without Bernie's endorsement. I guess he had Bernie fooled too. Bernie said that Fetterman would be a "real fighter for the working class" ... and without Bernie’s vocal support, it’s hard to imagine him surviving that primary or consolidating the base.

Now, Fetterman is openly mocking Bernie's positions on foreign policy and blasting "rot" in the party. Was Bernie just a "useful engine" for Fetterman to get elected, or did Fetterman genuinely change once he got to DC?

Since late 2023, Fetterman has distanced himself from the "progressive" label, specifically over his unconditional support for Israel, which directly conflicts with Bernie’s calls for aid conditions. I wonder how Bernie could have so seriously misjudged his character to the point where he was willing to put his own reputation on the line for Fetterman.

I was a big bait-and-switch, and I wonder if Fetterman would have even cleared the primary without Bernie's stamp of approval. Thoughts?

PS: This was interesting: https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release?releaseid=3948

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Latest Fetterman Tweet [View all] Polybius Feb 2026 OP
Making war for peace is like fucking for virginity... Wounded Bear Feb 2026 #1
Makes Manchin Look Good (sort of) WiVoter Feb 2026 #2
The thing about Manchin is that he was the best we could ever possibly get out of WV... QueerDuck Mar 2026 #41
...... bluestarone Feb 2026 #3
All I can say GaYellowDawg Feb 2026 #4
My mom's personality changed after a stroke but nothing like this.... yardwork Feb 2026 #7
I've been watching School Spirits MurrayDelph Feb 2026 #19
🫂 QueerDuck Mar 2026 #42
Not seeing how this will bring any peace. Dumb to have Israel join this attack...looks like we work for them, not peace dutch777 Feb 2026 #5
Exactly! mountain grammy Feb 2026 #6
It's a terrible move on every level. yardwork Feb 2026 #8
i think u have that backwards. we joined israel. mopinko Feb 2026 #17
Oh, I am sure Bibi is thrilled. Also read that Saudis were advocating for it as well. Guess we are just a proxy army dutch777 Mar 2026 #22
yup. mopinko Mar 2026 #25
I thought it was "Trump Fury" or "Epic Assholery". milestogo Feb 2026 #9
Is he okay? QueerDuck Feb 2026 #10
Very much Not. Cha Mar 2026 #24
Maybe he should resign... QueerDuck Mar 2026 #28
Sigh.. I wonder what PA Dems.. who are Cha Mar 2026 #30
He certainly had a lot of vocal supporters in the progressive wing of the party... QueerDuck Mar 2026 #37
I have no idea... but I did see Cha Mar 2026 #38
Bernie was a big and vocal supporter of Fetterman. I wonder if Fetterman would have... QueerDuck Mar 2026 #39
hi.. sorry this took Cha Mar 2026 #44
He endorsed Platner too. sheshe2 Mar 2026 #45
Of course. I'm not at all surprised. I see a pattern. QueerDuck Mar 2026 #46
Suit up motherfucker. Traildogbob Feb 2026 #11
. NewHendoLib Feb 2026 #12
MAGA's favorite Democrat LuvLoogie Feb 2026 #13
"God bless the United States, our great military, and Israel." Intractable Feb 2026 #14
This idiot can borrow my shovel to dig the holes Norbert Feb 2026 #15
What does Rupert Murdoch have on Fetterman? Initech Feb 2026 #16
Israel could do anything and he would support it mvd Feb 2026 #18
DINO ? republianmushroom Feb 2026 #20
Bomb them to Peace's lame54 Feb 2026 #21
And to think I used to have such high hopes for him MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #23
I was for Connor Lamb in the Primary.. and Cha Mar 2026 #26
I'm with Connor now and hope he wins MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #31
Yes! AOC apologized to Connor Lamb... Cha Mar 2026 #32
It's a daily shame JBTaurus83 Mar 2026 #27
Israel's Senator parrots Bibi. DJ Synikus Makisimus Mar 2026 #29
Oh FFS Blue Owl Mar 2026 #33
Good god, he sounds just like Trump now. Initech Mar 2026 #34
Is he trolling us? BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2026 #35
He's huffing gold spray paint. Duncan Grant Mar 2026 #36
From The Greatest Hits: "We Had To Destroy The Village In Order.... ColoringFool Mar 2026 #40
both Fetterman and the orange asshole have had strokes. Javaman Mar 2026 #43
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