Senate Democrats, worried about Fetterman, discussing ways to help

[mystery-ak]

 Senate Democrats, worried about Fetterman, discussing ways to help
by Alexander Bolton - 05/12/25 6:00 AM ET

Democratic senators are having private conversations about how to help Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the wake of an explosive report that the first-term Pennsylvania senator is behaving erratically and in a way that may pose a danger to himself or others, according to sources familiar with those discussions.

Two Democratic senators told The Hill they are talking with colleagues about how to best help Fetterman, who they fear is struggling to cope with the emotional rigors of serving in Congress, a stressful job even for the fittest individuals, who often find themselves the targets of political attacks.

“Every time I see him, I’m worried about him,” said a Democratic senator who requested anonymity.

The senator cited a recent report in New York Magazine that Fetterman’s former chief of staff alerted the senator’s doctor at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center that he was “on a bad trajectory” and might not “be with us for much longer” unless something changes.

“I know we’re all in touch with each other having conversations about how to intervene. I haven’t heard anybody say they’re not worried about it,” the senator said of the discussions among senators about how to help Fetterman.

“People are trying to figure out what to do. People are worried about his safety,” the lawmaker added.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5293058-democrats-concerns-over-fetterman-behavior/

[collins]

lol, as if they care - they're "worried" alright, Fetterman is too pro-Jew for those Hamas supporters.

[Cyber Liberty]

What a load of BS!  Democrats want to get rid of him.  Some "help."

[berdie]

What a load of BS!  Democrats want to get rid of him.  Some "help."

My thoughts exactly! There are plenty of Dems that speak just as crazy or crazier than Fetterman. Even good old, competent (/s) Joey was wise enough to toe the party line. John stepped outside of the plantation.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

My thoughts exactly! There are plenty of Dems that speak just as crazy or crazier than Fetterman. Even good old, competent (/s) Joey was wise enough to toe the party line. John stepped outside of the plantation.

Same. He's more cogent and articulate in the last year then he's been in his entire tenure and the campaign IMO.

[Timber Rattler]

They could care less about Fetterman.  They're just trying to figure out how to get rid of him without upsetting their own apple cart.

[corbe]

   He could switch his party affiliation to rino, he'd fit right in. 

[mystery-ak]

Knives out for Fetterman: Maverick senator joins long line of Dems punished for breaking from left
Looking back at Democrats who have bucked party as Fetterman faces string of negative media reports
 By Deirdre Heavey , Charles Creitz Fox News
Published May 13, 2025 6:00am EDT

On border security, support for Israel and diplomacy with President Donald Trump, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has bucked the Democratic Party on key issues since assuming office in 2022.

A string of media reports emerged this month detailing Fetterman's alleged cognitive decline and waning support within the Democratic Party. A New York Magazine report sparked questions about Fetterman's mental stability. Subsequent reports by the Associated Press, detailing an outburst during a union meeting, and by Politico, which indicated he is losing traction among Pennsylvania Democrats, were slammed by several of his Capitol Hill colleagues as a coordinated smear campaign.

In an era of partisan politics, Fetterman has embraced bipartisanship with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa. When McComrick was elected in November, the Pennsylvanians traded jabs for joint dinners as Fetterman built his reputation for being willing to reach across the aisle. Fetterman also met with Trump's controversial Cabinet picks and worked with Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., to pass the Laken Riley Act this year.

While Fetterman, who suffered a stroke during his 2022 Senate campaign, shut down questions about his mental fitness amid the relentless reports, it's not the first time a Democrat has been targeted after falling out of line with the party.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/knives-out-fetterman-maverick-senator-joins-long-line-dems-punished-breaking-from-left

[Bigun]

Knives out for Fetterman: Maverick senator joins long line of Dems punished for breaking from left
Looking back at Democrats who have bucked party as Fetterman faces string of negative media reports
 By Deirdre Heavey , Charles Creitz Fox News
Published May 13, 2025 6:00am EDT

On border security, support for Israel and diplomacy with President Donald Trump, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has bucked the Democratic Party on key issues since assuming office in 2022.

A string of media reports emerged this month detailing Fetterman's alleged cognitive decline and waning support within the Democratic Party. A New York Magazine report sparked questions about Fetterman's mental stability. Subsequent reports by the Associated Press, detailing an outburst during a union meeting, and by Politico, which indicated he is losing traction among Pennsylvania Democrats, were slammed by several of his Capitol Hill colleagues as a coordinated smear campaign.

In an era of partisan politics, Fetterman has embraced bipartisanship with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa. When McComrick was elected in November, the Pennsylvanians traded jabs for joint dinners as Fetterman built his reputation for being willing to reach across the aisle. Fetterman also met with Trump's controversial Cabinet picks and worked with Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., to pass the Laken Riley Act this year.

While Fetterman, who suffered a stroke during his 2022 Senate campaign, shut down questions about his mental fitness amid the relentless reports, it's not the first time a Democrat has been targeted after falling out of line with the party.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/knives-out-fetterman-maverick-senator-joins-long-line-dems-punished-breaking-from-left

This is nothing new. Republicans are allowed to reach across asiles with impunity but Democrats are not and that has long been the case.

[Wingnut]

They want to send him to a reeducation camp.

[Fishrrman]

If the dem/communists push too hard, Fetterman may just "do a Manchin" and declare that he's becoming "independent"...