"Oh my God, I just want to go home... I've missed our entire trip to to the beach." --Sen. John Fetterman

[DFW]

56. I think the poor man is in over his head, and somewhat confused

He is not, or else is no longer aware that the job of US Senator is a full time job. Emphasis on "full."

If anyone from your staff reads our board, Senator, please pass this on:

Senator, literally millions of people in your state elected you to do that full time job. There are over six million people in Pennsylvania who want the other six plus million under-educated, undernourished, and without adequate health care. Those "other" six plus million people NEED representation in the US Senate, and that's you. The hours sometimes suck. I know. Four friends of mine have the same job that you do, just from other states. Don't forget, the perks are sometimes pretty wonderful, too. But what you aspired to was the job of Senator. If you want a job at the beach, go put in for lifeguard. You won't even have to raise money for your campaign, and your hours at the beach are "pretty much as much as you could possibly want."

And here's the good part: no one will think the worse of you if you do go for "lifeguard," and, frankly, quite a few will breathe a sigh of relief--possibly yourself included. At least consider it. I can wait for your decision, although the Pennsylvania Democrats might feel differently.

If you think I'm full of shit, well, congratulations. You are not alone. But do everyone a favor--seek treatment, and like yesterday.