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Senator John Fetterman is encouraging his fellow Democrats to adopt a more laid-back approach in the wake of Donald Trump’s election. Apparently, the Pennsylvania senator thinks that if Democrats continue to hyperventilate over every tweet or appointment from the incoming administration, they might just end up with perpetual anxiety for the next four years. His time management skills are clearly on display, as he reminds everyone that it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet. Imagine the meltdowns if the holiday season drags on with this level of drama.
According to Fetterman, the Democratic Party might want to consider the bigger picture rather than focusing on the “emergency alert” mentality that has come to define their reactions to Trump’s presidency. The senator noted that Republicans have raked in congressional power while Trump hit the jackpot by securing both the House and Senate along with the presidency. With power comes responsibility, and Fetterman warns that Republicans can “run the table” at least for the next two years if the Dems don’t get their act together.
In a curious twist, the senator seems to begrudgingly acknowledge Trump’s cabinet picks that have, understandably, sent many in his party into a tizzy. However, in an attempt at unity, Fetterman has urged his comrades to take a breather and not lose their cool over selections that they might label “absolute trolls.” While he gives a nod to the more palatable choices like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, one can’t help but wonder what his thoughts on the other choices are without bringing on the drama.
John Fetterman urges Democrats to focus on the big picture, not Trump’s tweets https://t.co/g3AHiQ1YA3
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 18, 2024
As Fetterman reflects on the broader implications of the recent election, it is clear that he’s walking a tightrope. The senator, who wrested his seat from Trump-backed Dr. Oz, wants to warn blue state Democrats against getting too comfortable with their increasingly partisan messages. After all, it’s not just a liberal stronghold anymore; Trump recently seized Pennsylvania in a plot twist no one saw coming, leaving incumbent Bob Casey looking for a lifeboat in rough electoral seas.
With all the chaos swirling around Trump’s administration, Fetterman’s observations touch on one crucial point: Democrats need to channel their energy more strategically. While the party grapples with the shock of living under a Trump presidency once again, maintaining a sense of perspective may be the only way to keep from drowning in the overwhelming tide of tweets and appointments. Whether they’ll heed his warning seems to be a question best answered by the upcoming midterm elections. It seems that for Democrats, moderation may be the first step toward surviving the next four years.
