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39. CNN data expert astounded by stunning collapse of Democrat: 'No doubt' he'll be primaried
Sun Mar 22, 2026, 04:12 PM
Mar 22

Fetterman will probably not run in 2028. If he does, Fetterman will be primaried

CNN's Harry Enten zeroed in on a Democratic senator who will "no doubt" face a primary challenge, and history suggests he will likely lose.

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CNN's Harry Enten zeroed in on a Democratic senator who will "no doubt" face a primary challenge, and history suggests he will likely lose.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has seen a stunning reversal in his support from his own party's voters since he was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2023, and Enten told "CNN News Central" that he has never seen an elected official lose backing so dramatically.

"I would just say that John Fetterman is doing as well with Pennsylvania Democrats as the New York Giants are as liked in the state of Pennsylvania, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Enten said. "I mean, just look at this: Among Pennsylvania Democrats and that approval of Fetterman, back in 2023, he was a Democrat, liberal darling. He was at plus-68 points. Look at how low he has fallen, down to minus-40 points. He's down there with the Titanic among Democrats in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and, you know, put a comparison point on it."

"You know, we always talk about how [Senate Minority Leader] Chuck Schumer is not well liked by the Democratic base nationwide," Enten added. "Chuck Schumer has a net popularity rating of about minus-two points. He is 38 points more popular than John Fetterman is with Pennsylvania Democrats, and I was also looking at Kyrsten Sinema, who, of course, ended up leaving the Democratic Party in Arizona. She was considerably more popular just before she shifted over than John Fetterman is, at minus-40 points."

Anchor John Berman marveled at Fetterman's drop. "This is 108-point swing," he said, and asked Enten what bearing that might have on his fortunes when he faces re-election in two years.


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Shut up John. Or is that your stroke talking again? paleotn Mar 19 #1
Probably the stroke jfz9580m Mar 19 #21
Paul voted against him because of a personal slight. travelingthrulife Mar 20 #31
Totally agree jfz9580m Mar 20 #33
Probably part of his no vote... paleotn Mar 20 #37
I really had once upon a time thought he was a tad smarter than that. MLWR Mar 19 #2
Of course he did.😡 BlueKota Mar 19 #3
Oh, for fucking fucks sake Fetterman! AZJonnie Mar 19 #4
There is no rule against criticizing a Democratic elected. pat_k Mar 19 #16
Thanks for the clarification :) AZJonnie Mar 20 #36
John Manchin Fetterman strikes again mdbl Mar 19 #5
Wow, what a huge slap in the face to his voters. mountain grammy Mar 19 #6
WHAT Trump 2nd term cabinet nominee WAS qualified for his job???? Jack Valentino Mar 19 #14
But it's Fetterman's friend and we need a DHS director after all. travelingthrulife Mar 20 #32
Senator Fetterman angrychair Mar 19 #7
These posts crack me up FoxNewsSucks Mar 19 #10
100% Fox News has dirt on him. Initech Mar 19 #20
What kind of dirt? flamingdem Mar 20 #23
Whatever it is must be pretty incriminating. Initech Mar 20 #38
I guess the fact he is totally unqualified doesn't matter. Fetterman should resign. He's incompetent. Vinca Mar 19 #8
He should get out of the way so Shapiro can appoint someone who FoxNewsSucks Mar 19 #11
fetterman family values? cruel, violent, bully? nt msongs Mar 19 #9
Mullin is a "friend" Miguelito Loveless Mar 19 #12
I wonder whether Fetterman saw the ad from Mullin's plumber days not fooled Mar 20 #24
Fuck Fetterman. Total fake liberal loser. Martin68 Mar 19 #13
Out of the frying pan into the fire. pat_k Mar 19 #15
hmmmmm, what are the medical odds on a second stroke? niyad Mar 19 #17
Because the anagram for Markwayne is Yam Wanker. usonian Mar 19 #18
This is the final straw. Fuck that guy. Initech Mar 19 #19
His "aye's" on his wallet n/t Cheezoholic Mar 19 #22
Apparently drag queens are having a field day not fooled Mar 20 #25
Floppy Florsheims with saggy sweatpants is a great look for Fetterman Blue Owl Mar 20 #26
What John and his wife did in Braddock, PA and in his pre-stroke time in the legislature were awesome... Botany Mar 20 #27
No, he isn't Polybius Mar 20 #29
He is dead to me. bamagal62 Mar 20 #28
Senator Van Hollen has put forward a plan to increase taxes on the wealthy. everyonematters Mar 20 #30
Trump must have something on Fetterman. yardwork Mar 20 #34
Did he say, "Because I'm a DINO" republianmushroom Mar 20 #35
CNN data expert astounded by stunning collapse of Democrat: 'No doubt' he'll be primaried LetMyPeopleVote Mar 22 #39
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