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Fetterman praises the Rubio pick (Original Post) Shrek Nov 12 OP
Not sure how this is a good pick SouthernCal_Dem Nov 12 #1
It's not the worst pick Johnny2X2X Nov 12 #3
This was my EXACT take when I learned of the news.... democratsruletheday Nov 12 #8
As Trump picks go it almost seems reasonable. Jk23 Nov 12 #36
It could have been Hulk Hogan, Candace Owens or MGT BannonsLiver Nov 12 #22
I'm sure it's more personal than political Dennis Donovan Nov 12 #2
lol that fuckin guy WhiskeyGrinder Nov 12 #4
Let's eat Fetterman too. No matter who trump nominates, we ain't gonna like it. Silent Type Nov 12 #5
I am old. So old that I never ever remember a Republican praising a nomination made by Democrats. Ninga Nov 12 #27
It does happen. And if you're old enough to remember Obama's first term, you should remember it. onenote Nov 12 #28
I am a PA resident Butterflylady Nov 12 #30
Rubio will not have power as Sec Of State. Musk & Trump will do bronxiteforever Nov 12 #6
Just another way for Trump to humiliate Little Marco dflprincess Nov 12 #7
I remember folks praising Rex Tillerson Yavin4 Nov 12 #9
"A fucking moron." Kid Berwyn Nov 12 #13
It's "Tillerson." Paladin Nov 12 #16
That's nice. nt Autumn Nov 12 #10
Are we settling for "he's not the worst?" badhair77 Nov 12 #11
Unfortunately we'll never get the best Mossfern Nov 12 #12
At the best, we will get "not the worst: LeftInTX Nov 12 #20
It's accurate though. On that bat shit crazy side, he's on the low end. It is what it is. We can't stop it. themaguffin Nov 12 #25
We have no say in it. yardwork Nov 12 #35
Alrighty. Xavier Breath Nov 12 #14
You don't have to say anything about it, Fetterman. maxsolomon Nov 12 #15
Psst. Hey Johnny Boy, where are the Democrats in Trump's cabinet? GreenWave Nov 12 #17
Bobby Jr. & Tulsi Are Coming nt SoCalDavidS Nov 12 #33
Neither of them are Democrats. Autumn Nov 12 #39
So much for a untited democratic front to fight fascism. Would it have been too hard to stay silent and vote no? Hotler Nov 12 #18
Most of Obama's first term cabinet nominees were confirmed without any repub opposition. onenote Nov 12 #32
JCA right out of the gate. Passages Nov 12 #19
Just a reminder to all... a Fetterman-ish candidate in 28 stands a better chance than a Newsom. WarGamer Nov 12 #21
I agree alarimer Nov 12 #24
My feeling is if people want republicans they should vote for a republican. Autumn Nov 12 #40
I think the appointment is just to get Rubio out of the Senate alarimer Nov 12 #23
DeSantis could very well appoint himself. onenote Nov 12 #29
I completely agree. Rubio would be better off staying put Buckeyeblue Nov 12 #31
Laura Trump. As the head of the RNC and being a moron she has plenty of experience. Autumn Nov 12 #41
It's crazy that Rubio is clearly the far and away best choice he could have made mathematic Nov 12 #26
That's not praise. yardwork Nov 12 #34
Then he will love working with Laura Trump when she gets Rubio's senate seat. Autumn Nov 12 #37
Science is Amazing tonkatoy8888 Nov 12 #38

Johnny2X2X

(21,803 posts)
3. It's not the worst pick
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:56 AM
Nov 12

Rubio is not a total monster, he does seem like he cares about common decency some. The other options were way worse.

democratsruletheday

(1,229 posts)
8. This was my EXACT take when I learned of the news....
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:29 PM
Nov 12

it could be worse. Could be someone totally incompetent like Noem for Homeland Security. I doubt Rubio lasts too long. Middle east and Ukraine war will tear him up

BannonsLiver

(18,043 posts)
22. It could have been Hulk Hogan, Candace Owens or MGT
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:01 PM
Nov 12

So by that standard, it’s probably about as good as anyone could hope for.

Dennis Donovan

(26,278 posts)
2. I'm sure it's more personal than political
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:54 AM
Nov 12

Off the floor, they might be friends?

That said, I wish Fetterman did it in a PM.

onenote

(44,720 posts)
28. It does happen. And if you're old enough to remember Obama's first term, you should remember it.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:22 PM
Nov 12

Just another example of how much things have changed, although even Biden received the support of more than half the repubs for around half of his initial cabinet picks, including a couple that ended up being confirmed with more than 90 votes.

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2008/dec/22/huckabee-praises-obamas-cabinet-appointments/

Butterflylady

(3,997 posts)
30. I am a PA resident
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:29 PM
Nov 12

I don't like the fact that Fetterman praises netinyahou and thinks Rubio is a fine pick. I'm sorry but that's what I think.

Paladin

(28,832 posts)
16. It's "Tillerson."
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:43 PM
Nov 12

And to hell with Fetterman. His political viewpoints are even worse than his daily choice of clothing.

badhair77

(4,633 posts)
11. Are we settling for "he's not the worst?"
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:31 PM
Nov 12

I’d like to work toward the best but mediocrity is better than the absolute worst. Maybe that’s a version of staying positive.

LeftInTX

(30,106 posts)
20. At the best, we will get "not the worst:
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:47 PM
Nov 12

He could have picked Ted Nugent.

I was surprised he picked Rubio. I'm pretty sure he's doing it so DeSantis can appoint someone totally crazy for senator.

themaguffin

(4,200 posts)
25. It's accurate though. On that bat shit crazy side, he's on the low end. It is what it is. We can't stop it.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:06 PM
Nov 12

yardwork

(64,469 posts)
35. We have no say in it.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:44 PM
Nov 12

Trump will get his picks. I'm sure Rubio's been paid well to do what he's going to do.

maxsolomon

(35,129 posts)
15. You don't have to say anything about it, Fetterman.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:40 PM
Nov 12

You also don't have to vote for him. Fuck that toady.

Hotler

(12,240 posts)
18. So much for a untited democratic front to fight fascism. Would it have been too hard to stay silent and vote no?
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:45 PM
Nov 12

Remember when Obama was elected and McConnell him fuck no on everything???? Too much ass kissing by our side. In my opinion.
We should be shunning these people, not cozy up to them.

onenote

(44,720 posts)
32. Most of Obama's first term cabinet nominees were confirmed without any repub opposition.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:38 PM
Nov 12

McConnell wasn't in a position to do much during Obama's first term since he was minority leader, not majority leader. It wasn't until the second half of Obama's second term, when McConnell became majority leader, that he was able to make life extremely difficult for Obama.

WarGamer

(15,516 posts)
21. Just a reminder to all... a Fetterman-ish candidate in 28 stands a better chance than a Newsom.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:48 PM
Nov 12

And I'm a Californian and love Newsom...

alarimer

(16,598 posts)
23. I think the appointment is just to get Rubio out of the Senate
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:03 PM
Nov 12

Desantis can appoint some true nutjob in his place.

onenote

(44,720 posts)
29. DeSantis could very well appoint himself.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:25 PM
Nov 12

Or, in the alternative, resign having arranges for the Lt. Gov. to appoint him. It makes sense from DeSantis' perspective. He's term limited in 2026 and if he becomes Senator now, he will be the incumbent and have a leg up in the 2026 special election and, assuming he wins, again in the 2028 election unless he decides to use his senate position as the launching pad for another presidential run.

Buckeyeblue

(5,705 posts)
31. I completely agree. Rubio would be better off staying put
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:33 PM
Nov 12

Especially since Trump could fire him 2 months in. Look what happened to Ashcroft.

mathematic

(1,512 posts)
26. It's crazy that Rubio is clearly the far and away best choice he could have made
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:08 PM
Nov 12

Vivek Ramaswamy was being floated around. He called for the invasion of Mexico in a GOP debate and wants to ally with Russia, somehow, against China, again, somehow.

Rubio at least understands who our allies are and who our enemies are. He'll still implement Trump's agenda, that's the job after all, but he won't be in the one in the room advocating for abandoning NATO.

The reality is probably that he gets fired from the administration with enough time to run for the seat he's giving up in FL.

Autumn

(46,397 posts)
37. Then he will love working with Laura Trump when she gets Rubio's senate seat.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:28 PM
Nov 12

Trumps got a couple more kids. All trump has to do is have a couple more republican senators step down.

tonkatoy8888

(14 posts)
38. Science is Amazing
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:31 PM
Nov 12

Fetterman has morphed into Joe Manchin. Fortunately, senate Democrats have no power, so he can't fuck things up too badly,
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