'I'm not a progressive': Fetterman breaks with the left, showing a maverick side

https://lemmy.world/post/9609942

'I'm not a progressive': Fetterman breaks with the left, showing a maverick side - Lemmy.World

It's unsurprising, especially since even legitimate leftists often balk at immigration due to the rampant myths around it. Still an obvious and better choice than Oz, or any Republican, and important blueprint for outreach to actual moderates.

God only knows how he can support Israel on moral grounds while being in a position where he has access and time to study the issue, though. Pre-existing biases, one supposes.

Pre-existing biases, one supposes.

Not to mention the AIPAC campaign funding that would suddenly dry up. It amazes me how many of our elected leaders are being paid off by a foreign government

How much has he taken?
I forget which interview it was exactly but Ryan Grim had some information on this. He brokered a deal with AIPAC to stop them donating to his opponent and get them donating to him instead.
Aaargh. Does he get a pass for surviving the game to get in a position to do the right thing?