John Fetterman eliminates JD Vance

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) was asked about Trump's running mate J.

Transcript via Meet The Press.

KRISTEN WELKER:

Let me ask you about another topic, this second apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump this week. Here's what his rival JD Vance had to say in the aftermath. Look.

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SEN. JD VANCE:

The big difference between conservatives and liberals is that no one tried to kill Kamala Harris over the past few months, and two people have now tried to kill Donald Trump, over the past few months. I'd say that's pretty strong evidence that the left needs to tone down the rhetoric and needs to cut this crap. Someone is going to be offended by it.

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KRISTEN WELKER:

Senator, what is your response to Senator J.D. Vincent.

SEN. JOHN FETERMAN.

I don't know. Who actually listens to what Vance has to say? Months have already passed. Nobody really listens to him anymore. You know, he's kind of got a reputation for saying stupid things, saying things that don't make sense, and insulting everybody. And he was chosen as the most obnoxious choice in history. But nobody listens to him. I certainly don't. And here we are right now.

KRISTEN WELKER:

To the essence of his accusation, however, he would say: “I would say that's pretty strong evidence that the left needs to tone down the rhetoric and needs to cut this void.” How do you respond to the specific part of what he said?

SEN. JOHN FETERMAN.

Now that is absolute nonsense. Every Democrat condemned the assassination attempts, and so did I. And you know, they talk about eating dogs and saying weird things. Now let's just talk seriously about this election without talking about J.D. About empty rhetoric like Vance.

Video:

John Fetterman on JD Vance. “No one really listens to him anymore. He's got a reputation for saying stupid things, nonsense, and insulting everyone, and he's been chosen as the most obscene candidate in history, and no one listens to him.” pic.twitter.com/aFhgXGR4Xa

Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) September 22, 2024

Senator Fetterman was right. JD Vance always performs for an audience that is his competition. Vance says stupid and ridiculous things because he is a shameless person who is part of a campaign that is currently failing.

No On has done more damage to themselves and his future than JD Vance has done this campaign. Vance is now a creepy weirdo joke, and even though he will probably run for the Republican nomination in 2028, JD Vance is probably done as a national politician.

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Jason is the managing editor. She is also the White House Press Center and Congressional Correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a BA in Political Science. Her graduate work focused on public policy, specializing in social reform movements.

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