QUOTE OF THE DAY: Noticing John Fetterman’s Disastrous Debate Performance Is Ableist
An anonymous Democratic official in Pennsylvania acknowledged senate candidate John Fetterman’s poor debate showing Tuesday night, but suggested the real spotlight should be on Republicans for campaigning against a man with “a major medical condition.”
THE QUOTE
The official, whose comment was reported in Axios, suggested that Fetterman’s performance — which was punctuated with difficulties arising from his May stroke — would likely have a minimal effect on the race.
you might think fetterman looked weak tonight. you might even be right. but ask yourself this: you're running against a disabled person. does that make you feel good? does that make you feel strong? pic.twitter.com/isc11DNq2j
— Joe Gabriel Simonson (@SaysSimonson) October 26, 2022
“I wished Fetterman was in a better place to clap back. Overall, I argue it wasn’t great for us but still a draw,” he said. “Remember in these next few weeks that Oz’s campaign is spending tens of millions of dollars against a man with a major medical condition.”
- But another anonymous Democrat was less sanguine: “Why the hell did Fetterman agree to this? This will obviously raise more questions than answers about John’s health.”