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PollJunkie's avatar

It's cruel but Conor Lamb likely knew this, he registered his website for 2028 Senate in the third week of April as I reported. When asked if he would primary Fetterman, he said he wouldn't and remarked "Just watch" to a local reporter.

Edit: 2028 not 2026.

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Paleo's avatar

2028.

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Alex Hupp's avatar

Reading through the article, it's clear he needs serious help. I doubt he's going to have that seat by his reelection, let alone by the end of the midterms.

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PollJunkie's avatar

He needs to retire and let Shapiro appoint Lamb but Shapiro is his archenemy, and he's obsessed with Shapiro.

Lamb would be perfect for Pennsylvania, union backer, old Catholic roots, liberal not a centrist or progressive and suave.

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Brad Warren's avatar

I like Lamb, but he gives off a bit too much of a "Bob Casey III" vibe. I hope he can develop a bit more of a brand.

The bigger problem in Pennsylvania, though, is that the voter registration numbers are shifting the wrong way (and have been doing so for quite a while).

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PollJunkie's avatar

Don't underestimate 4 years of Trump.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Liberal in what sense?

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PollJunkie's avatar

Supporting the party line 100% of the time.

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michaelflutist's avatar

That's a loyal Democrat. But really 100%?

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PollJunkie's avatar

Yes.

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michaelflutist's avatar

I thought Lamb used to be somewhat to the right of the Democratic mainstream when he was representing a more right-wing district.

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James Trout's avatar

He was voting the way he was for the same reason Kirsten Gillibrand was voting the way she was. Both representing district to the right of their state.

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michaelflutist's avatar

And PA is quite substantially to the right of New York, so I would not assume he will be that liberal as a U.S. senator if he runs and wins.

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James Trout's avatar

I never said he would be. Especially since he comes from Western PA. Outside Pittsburgh, there are very few deep blue parts there. Ironically Fetterman's hometown of Braddock is one of them. Orange Slob failed to obtain double digits there.

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Zero Cool's avatar

I read through the article in detail as well. It's worse than I thought, especially considering Fetterman's wife Giselle has been impacted by this and has seen Fetterman on the deep end in ways she hasn't before.

Fetterman I think made a mistake running for the Senate as it's clear he doesn't have the mindset or dedication to the job like other Senators do. If he didn't run and the race back in 2022 was between Conor Lamb and Malcolm Kenyatta, Lamb would have likely been the frontrunner for winning the primary and Senate election. He'd also have made the campaign and serving in the Senate to be more straight forward by contrast to Fetterman.

The other problem is that Fetterman is being impulsive in eating fast food and has in recent years been observed by doctors to have clinical depression. This kind of combination isn't good, especially considering depression can have a lasting impact on the body if there isn't sufficient nutrition. I specifically try to stay away from fast food as much as I can and stick to a lean protein diet + fruits + vegetables so that I'm managing my health normally.

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Mark's avatar

He would do well by having Dr. Oz shop for some crudite for him.

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ArcticStones's avatar

Erudite beats Crudite.

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Zero Cool's avatar

Or Dr Oz knows of a supplement maestro in New Jersey who he partners with that can tell Fetterman he’s got what ails him.

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James Trout's avatar

I just hope he doesn't pull a Zell Miller and speak at the 2028 Trump Party Convention.

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