Fetterman praises the Rubio pick

[Shrek]

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[SouthernCal_Dem]

1. Not sure how this is a good pick

He was picked to be an asshole to our allies in Europe.

[Johnny2X2X]

3. It's not the worst pick

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

[democratsruletheday]

8. This was my EXACT take when I learned of the news....

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

[Jk23]

36. As Trump picks go it almost seems reasonable.

I agree with Fetterman on this one.

[BannonsLiver]

22. It could have been Hulk Hogan, Candace Owens or MGT

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

[Dennis Donovan]

2. I'm sure it's more personal than political

Off the floor, they might be friends?

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

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. lol that fuckin guy

[Silent Type]

5. Let's eat Fetterman too. No matter who trump nominates, we ain't gonna like it.

[Ninga]

27. I am old. So old that I never ever remember a Republican praising a nomination made by Democrats.

[onenote]

28. It does happen. And if you're old enough to remember Obama's first term, you should remember it.

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]

30. I am a PA resident

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.

[bronxiteforever]

6. Rubio will not have power as Sec Of State. Musk & Trump will do

foreign policy. Rubio is window dressing.

[dflprincess]

7. Just another way for Trump to humiliate Little Marco

Every chance he gets.

[Yavin4]

9. I remember folks praising Rex Tillerson

How'd that work out?

[Kid Berwyn]

13. "A fucking moron."

Rex Tillerman accurately summing up his boss, pee-resident Donald J Trump.

[Paladin]

16. It's "Tillerson."

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

[Autumn]

10. That's nice. nt

[badhair77]

11. Are we settling for "he's not the worst?"

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

[Mossfern]

12. Unfortunately we'll never get the best

with Trump appointments.
So this is "meh".

[LeftInTX]

20. At the best, we will get "not the worst:

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]

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.

[yardwork]

35. We have no say in it.

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

[Xavier Breath]

14. Alrighty.

[maxsolomon]

15. You don't have to say anything about it, Fetterman.

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

[GreenWave]

17. Psst. Hey Johnny Boy, where are the Democrats in Trump's cabinet?

[SoCalDavidS]

33. Bobby Jr. & Tulsi Are Coming nt

[Autumn]

39. Neither of them are Democrats.

[Hotler]

18. So much for a untited democratic front to fight fascism. Would it have been too hard to stay silent and vote no?

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]

32. Most of Obama's first term cabinet nominees were confirmed without any repub opposition.

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.

[Passages]

19. JCA right out of the gate.

[WarGamer]

21. Just a reminder to all... a Fetterman-ish candidate in 28 stands a better chance than a Newsom.

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

[alarimer]

24. I agree

I jokingly said as much in some other thread. I was thinking more WWE, though.

[Autumn]

40. My feeling is if people want republicans they should vote for a republican.

[alarimer]

23. I think the appointment is just to get Rubio out of the Senate

Desantis can appoint some true nutjob in his place.

[onenote]

29. DeSantis could very well appoint himself.

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]

31. I completely agree. Rubio would be better off staying put

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

[Autumn]

41. Laura Trump. As the head of the RNC and being a moron she has plenty of experience.

[mathematic]

26. It's crazy that Rubio is clearly the far and away best choice he could have made

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.

[yardwork]

34. That's not praise.

[Autumn]

37. Then he will love working with Laura Trump when she gets Rubio's senate seat.

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

[tonkatoy8888]

38. Science is Amazing

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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