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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who was once reviled by the right and admired by the left, has demonstrated that being an ordinary person is sufficient for political success. Despite Fetterman's immense popularity among Pennsylvania Democrats, according to a recent survey, this is not because he is an extremist progressive. It is rather on account of his adherence to common sense.
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The conservative media seized Fetterman immediately, and justifiably so. Wearing oversized shorts and hoodies, he presents himself as a paragon of the working class, notwithstanding his affluence and Harvard degree completion. It is an affront to professional ethics and the individuals whom he purports to advocate for. Even the most ardent MAGA supporter could afford to put on a suit when meeting the president, given his professional experience.
Furthermore, it goes without saying that Fetterman resembles Shrek on steroids, which practically guarantees meme material.
After that, the stroke occurred. Despite maintaining a low profile during his recuperation, Fetterman's incomplete recovery became evident upon his reappearance. Had he been rational, he would have tendered his resignation, thereby eliciting admiration and sympathy from every side of the aisle. With its incapacity to acknowledge fallibility, the Democratic Party, however, insisted that Fetterman was the ideal and most qualified candidate. Even those who questioned his abilities were labeled "ableists" by them.
Fetterman and his spouse Giselle became perpetual material for reactionary commentators on Saturday Night Live.
With the passage of time, this vicious cycle of Republicans assaulting him and Democrats defending him only intensified. Due to Fetterman's middling record as a progressive mayor of a small town, both parties assumed that his policies mirrored their preconceived notions of him. The left believed they could easily sway him in their direction, whereas the right hypothesized he was a woke extremist who supported terrorism.
However, Fetterman has demonstrated in recent weeks that he is not as radical as conservatives had feared. He unequivocally endorses Israel's cause, rejects any progressive ambivalence between Hamas and Israel, and has criticized antisemitic left-wing demonstrators and members of his own political party for their disturbing positions. In addition, he has adopted a more aggressive position regarding border security, which contradicts the party line.
The aforementioned positions have garnered support from Democrats in Pennsylvania, as the Quinnipiac poll further investigates. Fetterman was perceived more favorably by a considerable proportion of the respondents on account of his position on the border and his support for Israel. It is a victory for sanity and a reminder that contrary to what progressives would have you believe, the majority of average citizens are not incensed by policies that make sense.
Instead of urging Republicans to compromise with the far-left, this serves as a reminder to maintain their position and refuse to yield. Simply by improving communication, they can persuade the silent majority, which is in their favor. While the Democratic machine can potentially sway elections through the use of terror and deceit, it is imperative that it maintains a semblance of rationality in order to sustain widespread support.
