Staff Reports
Democratic Senator John Fetterman recently took a trip to the “Joe Rogan Experience” and decided to spill the beans on his party’s struggles in Pennsylvania. In a moment that must have had the DNC in a tizzy, Fetterman let it slip that former President Donald Trump is still striking a nerve with voters in the Keystone State, unlike other less desirable GOP candidates. Meanwhile, he voiced his doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris racking up the support needed to win the state, despite her seemingly endless spending spree on campaign rallies.
Pennsylvania is a high-stakes battleground for both parties, boasting 19 electoral votes that make it a major player in the presidential contest. Fetterman, who was formerly a Hillary Clinton supporter, has been watching the political landscape shift for some time. He recalled the moment in 2016 when Trump decided to invade smaller towns in Pennsylvania. While others shrugged off these places, Trump recognized them as potential goldmines for votes. Fetterman nervously noted that Trump was able to draw in an astonishing 80 percent voter share, blowing other candidates out of the water.
Top Kamala Surrogate John Fetterman has no confidence in Kamala's ability to win Pennsylvania:
"Trump definitely has a connection with voters here in Pennsylvania." pic.twitter.com/3lAD3Mvmfx
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 3, 2024
This isn’t Fetterman’s first rodeo when it comes to expressing his worries about Harris’ winning prospects in Pennsylvania. Even before this eyebrow-raising appearance on Rogan’s podcast, the senator had openly admitted he didn’t believe Harris could secure a win in the state she polices with her presence, or perhaps lack thereof. It’s almost as if Fetterman is placing a bet on a horse that hasn’t seen the racetrack in years—good luck with that.
Polls are afoot, and the latest USA Today/Suffolk University survey indicates that Harris and Trump are locked in a neck-and-neck race at 49 percent each. This is a worrying trend for Democrats. In the crucial bellwether regions like Northampton County, Trump holds a precarious 50 to 48 percent edge, while Erie County shows an equal tie. These areas have a track record of forecasting the overall election result accurately since 2008, emphasizing their importance in this highly competitive race.
What makes this all the more captivating is the stunning pivot in momentum from September, when Harris appeared to be leading both counties. The sudden shift has left many within the Democratic camp scrambling to reassess their strategy. It appears that even their own party’s members are striking out what they thought was a winning path. As Fetterman continues to voice his doubts and Republicans draw battle lines and closing arguments, it looks like the 2024 election is shaping up to be a very different story from what Democrats had envisioned.
