Fetterman

[jon-nyc]

I’d be pretty depressed if I were Fetterman. Having the Senator chit under my belt would be cool, but I’d still find the overall experience to be negative.

[Mik]

Strokes can have negative effects in all sorts of ways. Emotions are just one of them. Have a lot of compassion for the man, but still wish he hadn’t been elected, for his own sake.

[Jolly]

@LuFins-Dad said in Fetterman:

@George-K said in Fetterman:

Rolling Stone:

Fetterman Joins Countless Other Lawmakers Who Have Sought Treatment at Hospital

SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN checked into Walter Reed on Wednesday night for clinical depression, his office announced on Thursday.

The first-term senator from Pennsylvania’s trip to Walter Reed comes a week after he was discharged from George Washington Hospital after he began feeling ill on a Senate Democratic retreat. It also comes after countless other lawmakers have checked into and out of hospitals to receive treatment for a variety of medical conditions.

“While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” Adam Jentleson, Fetterman’s chief of staff, wrote in a statement, adding that the senator was evaluated on Monday and that he is receiving treatment voluntarily. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself.”

After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John. I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs. pic.twitter.com/SfuwWTSUcG
— Gisele Barreto Fetterman (@giselefetterman) February 16, 2023

John Fetterman isn't the first Senator to suffer from depression. But he's probably the first to publicly acknowledge he's getting treatment for it.
— Sam Stein (@samstein) February 16, 2023

Past senators to be hospitalized for treatment include lawmakers highly venerated by their own parties and respected across the aisle. Late senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) both were hospitalized repeatedly during their time in office for cancer treatment. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) all spent time in the hospital last year. Another prominent official who sought medical care while in office was former President Donald Trump, who stayed at Walter Reed while being treated for Covid-19.

Fetterman, who last November defeated Mehmet Oz in a highly publicized Senate race, has dealt with a variety of medical issues in the past year. He suffered a stroke last May, and was admitted to George Washington Hospital last week after feeling unwell as Senate Democrats visited the Library of Congress. He was discharged on Friday, with tests revealing no signs of a stroke or seizure, and returned to work on Capitol Hill on Monday.

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The attempted spin is beyond hysterical. "Oh, lots of public figures have been sick. Fetterman's no different."

Not to diminish Fetterman's plight - the attempt to make it look like NBFD is laughable.

Jonah Goldberg: "Dudes. Try harder."

Scalise sought treatment as well…

Of course, I’d be pretty fucking depressed if I went to a Senate Democrat retreat, too…

Well, there were those bullet holes...

[George K]

Hay, Rolling Stone!

One of these is not like the others.

[George K]

Might be a long ride.

KEY FACTS

• A senior aide for Fetterman told the Wall Street Journal that the senator will remain hospitalized as doctors try new medications and dosages to test their efficacy—though a hospital stay would likely be less than two months.

• The senator will also participate in talk therapy—in which a patient discusses their mental health with a professional—while undergoing treatment, the aide added, noting “it is very hard to apply self-care” while handling clinical depression.

[Jolly]

What about Fetterman's votes while he is incarcerated? Excuse me, I mean incapacitated?

[George K]

[Mik]

I have compassion for the man's situation and wish him the best, but do we really want to consider legislation submitted by a psych inpatient?

[George K]

Jane Pauley "interviewed" Letterman last week. I haven't had the chance to watch it, yet, but some have commented that it looks like he was reading the questions on an off-camera monitor, with pre-written responses.

She actually suggested that he might consider future plans "beyond the Senate."

Gag...

Here's an alternative take of the interview.

Link to video

[Mik]

I watched it. It was empathetic softballs all around. Isn't he courageous.

The man's not fit to serve in the most deliberative body in government.

[Mik]

Watched your video. Worse than the original. I guess I appreciate the fact that they made it clearly not a deep fake, but it goes too far.

[George K]

Back at work.

[Mik]

@George-K

Annnd that’s too far too. Have a little respect for your office.

[George K]

@Mik said in Fetterman:

Annnd that’s too far too. Have a little respect for your office.

He was seen leaving after 1 vote in the senate. Suit & tie were worn.

[Mik]

Imagine thinking that was a photo op.

[Jolly]

He's a bum.

[Copper]

The best Pennsylvania had to offer.

[taiwan_girl]

He is probably another one that should think about resigning.