John Fetterman - Slowly On His Way Out

Fetterman is likely to either retire due to medical issues, switch parties, or face a very competitive Democratic primary in 2028.

Fast Facts

• There have been a rapidly increasing number of reports about Senator John Fetterman’s mental health.
• Fetterman had a stroke shorting before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022.
• Fetterman has been dropping in opinion polls within the Democratic Party, while his popularity has simultaneously risen with Republicans. There has been much speculation that Fetterman would switch parties, which Fetterman has steadfastly denied.
• Fetterman has battled various physical and mental health ailments since the stroke.
• Video was recently published where Fetterman held up a commercial flight because he refused to properly wear his seatbelt. Fetterman routinely commits felony-level speeding violations and recently totaled two cars in a wreck where his wife was also severely injured.
• These issues have finally snowballed into the public debate this month, following an “explosive” New York Magazine profile extensively detailing staffer and family concerns about Fetterman.
• Day after the profile was published, Fetterman lost his cool in a meeting with union officials, screaming about how everyone hates him and slamming his hands on his desk, before a staffer ended the meeting.
• Other Pennsylvania Democratic officials have not been supportive of Fetterman through this ordeal and primary chatter is already beginning 3 years ahead of time.

The Political Takeaway

One way or another: There will be a Democratic primary in Pennsylvania in 2028. Fetterman will either retire, switch parties, or face a competitive Democratic primary.

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Sources:

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