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In reply to the discussion: Fetterman: Democrats bungled border issue under Biden [View all]sakabatou
(45,480 posts)6. Fucking DINO
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        Some pre-interview guidance on talking points from competent people would have helped.
        Aussie105
        Jun 2025
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        Acting more like Manchin because Pennsylvania is acting more like W. Virginia?
        thought crime
        Jun 2025
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        Most voters actually disapprove of the way Trump is handling his signature issue
        AZProgressive
        Jun 2025
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        This is part of the reason that only 30% of the electorate is registered Democrat.
        everyonematters
        Jun 2025
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        Living in Arizona "the border" is not as important people in Pennsylvania or the midwest think it is
        AZProgressive
        Jun 2025
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        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
        Jun 2025
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        Agree that is one big reason we lost in 2024. That doesn't mean I agree with what Trump is doing.   nt
        doc03
        Jun 2025
        #29
      
        
        except it's a BULLSHIT issue totally weaponized by the rightwing and their media
        LymphocyteLover
        Jun 2025
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        But wouldn't it be easier to call those who disagree dumb, morons etc. and double down?
        BannonsLiver
        Jun 2025
        #38
      
        
        Did this start before or after his trip to Merde-Lago?  I suspect he's possibly getting
        Cloudhopper
        Jun 2025
        #20
      
        
        Poorly thought out reaction to a crises brought on by the republican party tells me.....
        wolfie001
        Jun 2025
        #24
      
        
        that's long been a complaint against him... this came up during the Senate Dem primary
        LymphocyteLover
        Jun 2025
        #33
      
        
        I was glad he won and he helped pass some of Biden's bills... but he's been really bad since
        LymphocyteLover
        Jun 2025
        #61
      
        
        Biden tried, but the GOP blocked it on Trump's orders.  Does Fetterman have any other GOP talking points?
        Vinca
        Jun 2025
        #27
      
        
        Remember-- they ADMITTED they were blocking border $ because Trump told them too!!!
        LymphocyteLover
        Jun 2025
        #32
      
        
        Dems didn't have a huge propaganda network to counter the propaganda and other disinformation from the Republicans...
        DSandra
        Jun 2025
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        Yes. Typically you'll apprehend more people as more people illegally cross into the country.
        Self Esteem
        Jun 2025
        #59