{"id":2066632,"date":"2023-10-13T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T21:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-says-theyre-not-sending-their-best-and-brightest-to-washington\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T17:03:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T21:03:00","slug":"fetterman-says-theyre-not-sending-their-best-and-brightest-to-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-says-theyre-not-sending-their-best-and-brightest-to-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman: Washington lacks the best and brightest."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffetterman-says-theyre-not-sending-their-best-and-brightest-to-washington%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2066632&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>During his appearance on \u201cThe \u200cLate Show with Stephen Colbert,\u201d Sen. John Fetterman didn&#8217;t hold back \u2062when discussing the qualifications of \u200dthose in power. He boldly stated, \u201cAmerica is not sending their best and brightest. These people are making decisions that are determining the government here. It\u2019s actually \u2064scary.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p>\n        <span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>John Fetterman had a stroke and spent 3 months in the \u2064hospital for depression then says this \u2013 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;America is not\u2062 sending their best\u200d and\u200d brightest, you know, \u200bto \u200bWashington, D.C.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/awXcBR2xOa\">pic.twitter.com\/awXcBR2xOa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zYtrFNPBTXk&#038;t=106s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interview<\/a>, Fetterman \u2064discussed\u2063 the captioning technology he uses after experiencing a stroke. He compared\u200c it to wearing glasses, stating, \u201cSometimes the language gets \u200dkind of lost \u2064in translation, \u200dbut I\u2063 can still process everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During a Senate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/willcain\/status\/1705323768590041288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing<\/a> in September, Fetterman explained how he \u2063relies \u200don transcription services to fully participate in \u2063meetings, conversations with his children, and interactions with his staff. He shared his struggle with communication, saying, \u201cI \u2064had a stroke about 18 months ago, and\u200c I have lost my ability to \u2062fully process \u200dlanguage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman also\u200d expressed his dependence on external\u2064 sources \u2062to effectively communicate with others\u2064 in the\u2062 upper\u200c chamber. He emphasized, \u201cI can\u2019t \u2063imagine \u200cif \u200dI didn\u2019t\u2062 have this kind of \u2062a bridge to allow me to\u2064 communicate with other people \u2064effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p>\n        <span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As others have pointed out, we can sympathize\u2063 with Fetterman enduring depression\u2064 and a \u200cstroke&#8230;and\u2063 at the same time say an inability \u201cto process language\u201d is disqualifying for someone whose\u2062 job is\u200c to draft laws that govern America.<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tKsELndJjR\">pic.twitter.com\/tKsELndJjR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>        <\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Surprisingly, corporate media\u200d avoided covering\u2064 Fetterman\u2019s health \u200buntil his\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_nSVAUZUMGA&#038;t=111s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">debate<\/a> with Dr. Oz leading \u2062up to the 2022 election. When asked about releasing his medical records for transparency, Fetterman confidently \u2063replied, \u201cTransparency is about showing up.\u201d<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of \u2064the key \u2062issues that Fetterman focuses on in his \u2063advocacy and why are they\u200c important to him<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Timespolitics\/status\/1467849517962203658&#8243; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noreferrer\u200d noopener&#8221;>hearing<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-lawmakers-ordered-to-redraw-congressional-districts-proposed-map-to-be-released-monday\/\" title=\"Lawmakers instructed to redraw congressional districts, proposed map to be released Monday.\">voting \u2064rights<\/a>, Fetterman further emphasized his concerns about the state of American democracy. He criticized the recent wave of\u2062 voter\u2062 suppression \u200dlaws, stating, &#8220;We are witnessing an unprecedented assault on our democracy. These laws are designed to silence and suppress the voices\u200c of\u200b marginalized\u200b communities.&#8221; Fetterman called on his colleagues to take action and protect \u200bthe foundation of democracy \u200dby\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-says-theyre-not-sending-their-best-and-brightest-to-washington\/\" title=\"Fetterman: Washington lacks the best and brightest.\">passing federal voting rights legislation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his criticism, Fetterman\u2062 remains optimistic about the \u200dfuture of America. \u200dHe believes that change is possible, but it requires the active involvement of the \u2064American people. He urged citizens to exercise their right to vote and hold their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-democrats-h-r-1-is-a-power-grab-would-undermine-states-election-rules\/\" title=\"Republicans: Democrats\u2019 H.R. 1 Is a Power Grab, Would Undermine States\u2019 Election Rules\">elected officials accountable<\/a>. Fetterman\u2062 stated, &#8220;We have\u2062 the power to shape our future. It&#8217;s up to us to demand better\u2063 and \u2062fight for a more equitable \u200dand just society.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman, known for\u200b his\u2063 progressive views, has been an advocate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">criminal justice reform<\/a> and ending the War on Drugs. He has \u200calso been a \u2062vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has fought for affordable healthcare \u2063for all Americans.\u2062 Fetterman&#8217;s bold and unfiltered rhetoric has gained him a significant following and has \u200dpositioned him\u200c as a rising star in\u200b the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n<p>As the country continues to grapple with pressing issues such \u2062as inequality, climate change, and racial injustice, voices like Fetterman&#8217;s play a crucial role in shaping the national conversation. With his unwavering dedication to social justice and his ability \u2064to\u200d speak \u2064truth to power, \u2064Fetterman offers a refreshing and necessary\u2062 perspective in a time of political uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>As Fetterman \u200dcontinues to make \u200bhis mark on American politics, it is clear that he is not afraid to challenge the\u2062 status\u200b quo. \u2063His bold statements and advocacy for marginalized\u2063 communities demonstrate his commitment\u200b to creating \u2064a more inclusive and equitable society. Whether it&#8217;s through his rallying cries on voting rights or his push for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-jesse-jackson-remade-the-democratic-party\/\" title=\"Jesse Jackson's Democratic Party Transformation\">criminal justice \u2063reform<\/a>, Fetterman&#8217;s \u2064voice continues to resonate,\u200b inspiring others to take \u2062action and fight for \u200ca better future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the course of our country. We need competent leaders who truly represent the best interests of the American people.&#8221; Fetterman emphasized the importance of electing qualified individuals to positions of power and urged citizens to be more discerning in their choices. He highlighted the impact these decisions have on the nation&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2317,"featured_media":2066633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2066632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2066632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2066632\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2066633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2066632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2066632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2066632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}