Sen John Fetterman calls himself 'regular Democrat' as he says progressive label left him, Internet says 'love him'

John Fetterman said, 'I think it’s much more important to be focusing on Trump instead of those kinds of purity tests and those kinds of issues'
PUBLISHED JUN 6, 2024
Sen John Fetterman shuns from being identified as a 'progressive' Democrat (Getty Images)
Sen John Fetterman shuns from being identified as a 'progressive' Democrat (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania John Fetterman stated in a recent interview that he could no longer be identified as a progressive, as the "label" left him, reported Fox News.

Fetterman's remark was in response to the criticisms he had faced from members of his party, who called him out for supporting Israel in its war on Gaza, as well as expressing strong concern for border security.

Sen John Fetterman's comments on the 'progressive' issue

Speaking with CNN anchor Dana Bash, Fetterman claimed, "I'm not a progressive, I just identified myself as a regular Democrat."

"Now, eight years ago, I was a progressive, but the situation's changed and I‘ve been very clear that I didn‘t leave that label," he explained. "That label (left) me and I think it’s much more important to be focusing on Donald Trump instead of those kinds of purity tests and those kinds of issues."

He also defended incumbent Joe Biden against Rep Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash), who reportedly accused him of using the "same tools as Donald Trump" to address border security.

"She's entitled to her own opinion, but it does also seem like some of the harshest words for the president in this situation seem to be coming more from very safe, and very blue kinds of places."

"Now in Pennsylvania, border security is an important issue and we do all believe that we should have a secure border, and I never thought it was unreasonable for any Democrat to want to make our border more secure," he added.



 

Internet hails John Fetterman for his comments

Responding to Fetterman's stance, a user wrote over the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), "My opinion of him has greatly improved!"



 

"Not for a second did I imagine this plot twist 2 years ago when he got elected," expressed another.



 

"Fetterman's just being real. He's not trying to fit some idealized mold of what a progressive should be. People get caught up in labels, but at the end of the day, it's about getting stuff done," commented a third.



 

"We love Fetterman just as he is," shared a fourth user.



 

"If we had about 10 more Fettermans among the democrats we would all be better off," stated a fifth.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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