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Shrek

(4,179 posts) Tue Nov 12, 2024, 11:51 AM Nov 12

Fetterman praises the Rubio pick [View all]

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Fetterman praises the Rubio pick [View all] 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