Fetterman sneaks in hoodie and gym shorts at Senate.
Democrats of Pennsylvania, Rejoice!
Are you ready to celebrate the election of a man to the upper chamber of Congress who barely completes a coherent thought? A man who spent months of his six-year term in the hospital dealing with serious mental health issues? Don’t worry, Fetterman is being given all sorts of leeway, including when it comes to the Senate dress code.
But let’s talk about his attire. Fetterman has decided to dress for the job he had, rather than the job he has. Forget about dressing for the job he wants, if he even has any hopes for advancement. This is how he showed up for a news briefing about debt ceiling negotiations:
John Fetterman speaks at a press conference on the debt ceiling negotiations. pic.twitter.com/yiXDkFQtMY
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) May 18, 2023
Let’s just say that people had questions about the appropriateness of Fetterman’s attire:
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Dressed like a bum
— DJ McAuley (@DJMcAuley) May 18, 2023
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Would it have killed him to wear a suit as he bumbles through his speech?
— Julia (@Jules31415) May 18, 2023
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Dude what is he wearing??? That’s so disrespectful. It’s one thing to show up to the building like that, it’s an entirely different thing to give a press conference like that. Idiocracy doesn’t have to be real life. This guy needs to just resign. He’s not helping anyone including…
— Aaron Hermes (@realAaronHermes) May 18, 2023
Running for the Senate and being in the Senate are two different things, particularly since the upper chamber of Congress has a dress code for males. But Fetterman has found a workaround. Male senators are expected to wear a jacket and tie on the Senate floor, but Fetterman votes from the doorway of the Democratic cloakroom or the side entrance, making sure his ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ is recorded before ducking back out.
But don’t tell that to those in Fetterman’s orbit, who told the AP that skirting the Senate’s dress code and looking like a bum are just part of the senator’s appeal. “People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that the senator is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,” the AP reported.
Is Fetterman’s Attire a Sign of Maturity?
This is prima facie absurd and yet another sign that the questions about Fetterman’s maturity still haven’t been answered. But don’t worry, he’s setting a new dress code. Because he doesn’t want to follow the dress code? Look, one understands that part of Fetterman’s appeal on the campaign trail is that he looked like a “Street Fighter 2” character while talking like Bernie Sanders. That was the campaign trail. Now that he’s in the Senate, it’s time to dress like a senator.
Is Fetterman Fit to Serve?
John Fetterman, the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, has been making headlines for his casual attire during official events. Some have compared him to a teenager who refuses to dress appropriately for a formal occasion. While his fashion choices may seem trivial, they are indicative of a larger problem. Fetterman’s staff has been caught editing his remarks in transcripts, and passing off altered quotes to reporters. This lack of transparency is concerning, and it’s disappointing that Democrats have turned a blind eye to it.
A Recovery Plan?
Some have suggested that Fetterman’s casual attire is part of a recovery plan for his depression. If that’s the case, it’s worrying. It’s important for politicians to take care of their mental health, but it’s equally important for them to be professional and transparent in their work. Fetterman’s behavior sets a bad example for others in his position.
Have Your Say
What do you think? Is Fetterman fit to serve? Cast your vote below:
Do you think Fetterman is fit to serve?
Should Banks Have Work Requirements After Bailouts?
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Results:
- Yes: 75%
- No: 25%
The incident in question came during testimony from Silicon Valley Bank ex-CEO Greg Becker.
The Post’s Jeff Stein tweeted this quote from Fetterman: “Shouldn’t you have a working requirement after we bail out your bank? Republicans seem to be more preoccupied with SNAP requirements for hungry people than protecting taxpayers that have to bail out these banks.”
Yesterday I tweeted this quote, provided to me by the Senator’s office, without checking it against the video. That was my fault. Though it captured his meaning, I deleted the tweet since some of the words in the quote were inaccurate pic.twitter.com/jkDYYr2EU2
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) May 17, 2023
Fetterman’s remarks, um, diverged significantly from his office’s official record — and, as you might imagine, not in a good way:
Senator John Fetterman asks Silicon Valley if they should have work requirements:
“Republicans want a work requirement for SNAP, for hungry families…Shouldn’t you have a working requirement after we bail out your bank?”
Thank you, Senator! pic.twitter.com/NejbucJtcR
— Peter Morley (@morethanmySLE) May 16, 2023
“The Republicans want to give a work requirement for SNAP,” Fetterman actually said. “You know, for a uh, uh, uh, a hungry family has to have these, this kind of penalties, or these some kinds of word — working uh, require — Shouldn’t you have a working requirement, after we sail your bank, billions of your bank? Because you seem we were preoccupied, uh when, then SNAP requirements for works, for hungry people, but not about protecting the tax, the tax papers, you know, that will bail them out of whatever does about a bank to crash it.”
Fox News reported it found two other instances in which the transcript of Fetterman’s remarks deviated significantly from the senator’s actual statements, which were significantly less coherent.
Considering that Fetterman only returned in the middle of April and has been easing back into his role as Pennsylvania’s junior senator, that represents a not-insignificant chunk of his remarks that have been rewritten by his staff so that he sounds more with it.
What’s next for Fetterman? Is he going to bring resistance bands onto the Senate floor and do exercises at his desk? While he’s speaking?
Maybe he can bring a Nintendo Switch in, too. I’m sure his doctor could say it helps him rebuild his problem-solving capability — and, after all, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” just came out. Is it OK if he plays it just outside the chamber door and ducks in whenever he has to vote “yay” or “nay”?
Also, is it OK if we delay this vote for a few minutes until he beats this shrine? It’s got him very frustrated — and you don’t want to see John Fetterman really frustrated, now, do you?
This is the mess you’ve made, Pennsylvania voters. And it’s going to be another five years and change before you can clean it up.
Nice work.
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