We recently did a post on the 180 that’s taken place since Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded at a Democrat retreat and then hospitalized again for depression. A lot of conservatives considered it abuse to allow Fetterman to continue to campaign, but now he’s stuck in either “an absurdly demanding job” or “America’s easiest job.” Does the extent of his duties consist of voting yes or no, or is he compelled to complete an “Iron Man triathlon of outward-facing obligations”? It all depends on whether you’re talking about before the midterm elections or after.
As we reported, Jennifer Senior wrote a column for The Atlantic on “John Fetterman and the performance of wellness.”
Just wrote a quick column about John Fetterman. My theory: It's very hard to have to perform your okayness, if you are not, in public life. 1/3
— Jennifer Senior (@JenSeniorNY) February 17, 2023
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg thought this was the money quote:
"Fetterman has basically been forced to contend with the effects of a severe brain trauma while working an absurdly demanding job in one of the most polarized and toxic political climates the country has ever known." — @JenSeniorNY:https://t.co/57sey4ucfi
— Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) February 18, 2023
Um …
"Forced" is an interesting choice of word here.
— Noam Blum (@neontaster) February 18, 2023
He is “forced” to stay in his job?
— SeldenGADawgs (@SeldenGADawgs) February 18, 2023
Wait, he was “forced”? Who forced him to do it?
— Obi_1_D_AllKnowing (@obiopiah) February 18, 2023
Lol, passive voice.
— Monika (@MonikaMusing) February 18, 2023
Who "forced" him to do that?
— JWF (@JammieWF) February 18, 2023
He should've dropped out and focused on his health. Why didn't you let him?
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) February 18, 2023
I'm sorry, but no one is forcing him, and anyway, I was told ad nausem he was perfectly fine. But you and everyone else knew that was a lie, and you sat and watched a man disintegrate because you wanted a cog that performed to your specifications.
— J (@ARaised_Eyebrow) February 18, 2023
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You just made an excellent case for how the people of PA were bamboozled into believing he was fit for the office.
— Mallen2022 (@A2100Michael) February 18, 2023
Running for office is voluntary.
— Brian (@Brian61208086) February 18, 2023
Lol “forced” what a joke
— The Dank Knight 🦇 (@capeandcowell) February 18, 2023
Interesting wording. pic.twitter.com/0QoQAjcozK
— Mark Ashworth (@marklarflash) February 18, 2023
Forced? He ran for the position. He should resign.
— Julie H Wright✝️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥋 (@juliew38138) February 18, 2023
Forced to be a senator, huh.
— Cameron Robinson (@CameronMVM) February 18, 2023
It’s almost like he’s not fit for this job and the people encouraging him to run were doing so against his best interests.
— Quipple 🕯️ (@Quipple) February 18, 2023
“Been forced” is doing a heavy lift here
— James (@metalguitarlife) February 18, 2023
He wasn't forced, he hasn't been at his job barely month. He can quit a job he was never capable of doing to begin with. He is an example of why our government is looking like a nursing home now.
— Melanie🇺🇲 (@mefbama) February 18, 2023
Yeah, how was he “forced” into being a senator? As he assured Joy Reid in October, he’d be much, much better by January. Maybe he should have gotten a second opinion along with the one from his doctor who was also a campaign donor.
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