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TexasTowelie

(116,759 posts)
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 05:27 AM Jan 2021

John Fetterman is exploring a run for U.S. Senate in 2022

John Fetterman, who currently serves as Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, announced on Fri., Jan. 8 that he is strongly considering the higher office of U.S. Senate in 2022.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Fetterman plans to tell supporters in an email, “You already know exactly where I stand. I haven’t had to ‘evolve’ on key issues, because I’ve always said what I believe is true and have been saying the same things for 20 years.”

The 2022 Senate race in Pennsylvania is said to be one of the most competitive of the cycle and could play a huge role in determining who controls the Senate after 2022. The Democrats recently took control of the chamber after winning two races in Georgia, but the majority is razor thin at 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris providing Democrats with a tie-breaking vote.




Incumbent U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Lehigh) announced last year that he would be retiring at the end of his term, opening up the seat. Fetterman, who resides in Braddock, appears to be the first politician indicating publicly his intention to run for the seat.

Read more: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/john-fetterman-is-exploring-a-run-for-us-senate-in-2022/Content?oid=18701727
(Pittsburgh City Paper)
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John Fetterman is exploring a run for U.S. Senate in 2022 (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 2021 OP
I like him a lot, duforsure Jan 2021 #1
I would contribute to his campaign. madaboutharry Jan 2021 #2
I'm in. I like his willingness to confront the Republican leadership badhair77 Jan 2021 #3
YES!!!! VA_Jill Jan 2021 #4
I like him spinbaby Jan 2021 #5

duforsure

(11,885 posts)
1. I like him a lot,
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 05:37 AM
Jan 2021

And think with how he's done with the election results , and standing up to the opposition very well, he has a bright future . I'd vote for him.

madaboutharry

(41,353 posts)
2. I would contribute to his campaign.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 06:18 AM
Jan 2021

He did a great job protecting the vote in Pennsylvania. He has made himself known to democrats across the country and I would think he could raise a lot of money.

badhair77

(4,610 posts)
3. I'm in. I like his willingness to confront the Republican leadership
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 06:23 AM
Jan 2021

in the legislature. His wife is outstanding; she runs a food and clothing bank in their town. Then there’s their dog Levi’s Twitter feed - usually good for a laugh.

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