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Johonny

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8. Manchin showed its better to be courted

Reply to Liberal In Texas (Original post)

Wed May 6, 2026, 10:40 AM

16 hrs ago

Than to leave the democratic party. The last two democratic senators that did that went from highly courted news makers to nobody's and ex-senators.

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Trumpf offers bribe to Fetterman [View all] Liberal In Texas 16 hrs ago OP

This Ferrets are Cool 16 hrs ago #1

Getting some creepy pedo vibes from Fetterman these days Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #2

All of the "donations" for his ballroom are bribes Walleye 16 hrs ago #3

All the private donations for the Orange King's ballroom,.. magicarpet 16 hrs ago #10

He likes to do this corruption right in our faces. It's all bribes. Walleye 13 hrs ago #37

Really Timewas 16 hrs ago #4

If we take back the Senate by one vote he will flip to R yourout 16 hrs ago #5

I suppose that would be better than rzemanfl 16 hrs ago #6

Oh my,... under the above scenario the trDUMP payoff to Fetterman to switch parties would increase significantly. magicarpet 15 hrs ago #14

He still has the Grim Reaper to contend with. He can't pay him off. Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #19

Hurry up Grim Reaperman. magicarpet 15 hrs ago #22

Even he does want to see this nasty POS. yourout 13 hrs ago #42

Yea. I've been musing about the seemingly changed persona of the guy. Do you think he was always a DINO? Texin 13 hrs ago #41

Not sure Timewas 7 hrs ago #58

I don't care for him, but he still votes 90% of the time with Dems LtTx 12 hrs ago #47

Already fucks us SuzyandPuffpuff 16 hrs ago #7

Manchin showed its better to be courted Johonny 16 hrs ago #8

That's exactly what will happen to John Fetterman FakeNoose 15 hrs ago #15

Zombie John can't walk the streets of a Pennsylvania town now 31st Street Bridge 14 hrs ago #33

I love your name...31st St Bridge!!!!! BigmanPigman 45 min ago #73

yep, his "leverage" etc is in staying. Either way, he's so fucking losing his job in 2028. themaguffin 13 hrs ago #44

Just Do It! Chasstev365 16 hrs ago #9

Wow!....That photo... Escape 16 hrs ago #11

I'm not sure Fetterman needs a bribe either sakabatou 15 hrs ago #12

Any link to a source for this "financial windfall" story? Thanks. TheRickles 15 hrs ago #13

BlueSky Liberal In Texas 15 hrs ago #16

Thanks. Yes, I could use a search engine, but I believe posters should provide links when possible. TheRickles 15 hrs ago #17

I just assume all posted memes are fake, unless accompanied by a source. Saves a lot of time. :-) n/t thesquanderer 15 hrs ago #20

I don't assume they're *all* fake, but I assume a lot of them are, and it's getting hard to tell which ones are which. ShazzieB 6 hrs ago #65

Where in the rules around here is it a responsibility to provide a link? Liberal In Texas 15 hrs ago #21

Not a rule, more a matter of courtesy and consideration. TheRickles 14 hrs ago #24

So, it's not a "responsibility." Liberal In Texas 14 hrs ago #25

Sure it is Cirsium 14 hrs ago #28

Nice sentiment. But Liberal In Texas 14 hrs ago #34

I am going to be courteous and considerate Cirsium 13 hrs ago #45

... Kali 5 hrs ago #66

It's an unwritten rule Polybius 6 hrs ago #62

I was wondering the same thing creeksneakers2 8 hrs ago #54

I don't think it exists Cirsium 1 hr ago #71

Well, don't underestimate 'karma, baby'. It's coming Joinfortmill 15 hrs ago #18

I am surprised to see... GiqueCee 14 hrs ago #23

Fetterman is going to flip to trump's side LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #26

PA voter here, Fetterman has already flipped as far as I am concerned. debm55 14 hrs ago #30

Now that this info is out there, how will it go down with PA constituents? bucolic_frolic 14 hrs ago #27

This is all coming from this Politico article: Ocelot II 14 hrs ago #29

Oh, Damn ! republianmushroom 14 hrs ago #35

Thank you, ocelot II. FemDemERA 12 hrs ago #48

Article says he votes with Democrats 93% of the time and he thinks he'd be a "shitty Republican." betsuni 12 hrs ago #49

TY! I was just about to say that I Cha 8 hrs ago #55

Why? He's already a Republican. paleotn 14 hrs ago #31

I am guessing the financial wiindfall has already taken place. twodogsbarking 14 hrs ago #32

Jan. meeting with trump. republianmushroom 14 hrs ago #36

So this allegation comes from a Hannity interview? flvegan 13 hrs ago #38

Thanks Cirsium 12 hrs ago #46

Well, he did offer a bribe! LymphocyteLover 8 hrs ago #53

I dunno Cirsium 7 hrs ago #56

Thanks for this helpful info! ShazzieB 6 hrs ago #60

My pleasure Cirsium 6 hrs ago #61

So you're saying Hannity is lying about Rump's offer and just made up the bribe himself? Seriously? LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #67

Seriously Cirsium 1 hr ago #72

obviously there's a lot going on but the POTUS offering a bribe to a Senator to switch parties seems significant LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #68

Sure Cirsium 1 hr ago #70

Fetterman has caught strongman infatuation disorder Walleye 13 hrs ago #39

Some may not realize that 80% of Fetterman's voting record is progressive lostincalifornia 13 hrs ago #40

Joe Lieberman MW67 6 hrs ago #64

the teevee gnewz will ignore this BLUE DRESS W/ KKKUM AS WELL. pansypoo53219 13 hrs ago #43

The "windfall" is actually just not having his wife deported. 3825-87867 10 hrs ago #50

Not ignoring this corruption, looting the treasure, bribes, blackmail etc vapor2 10 hrs ago #51

I thought I saw some Florsheims sticking out from under those frumpy sweatpants Blue Owl 9 hrs ago #52

Any idea if he'll bite? Mad_Machine76 7 hrs ago #57

Fetterman votes with the Democratic Party 91% of the time. Emile 7 hrs ago #59

Proof? Fiendish Thingy 6 hrs ago #63

IMO, Fetterman should register as an Independent. He's certainly no democrat. phxjurist 3 hrs ago #69

If he's going to switch I would rather he do it soon, and quickly fujiyamasan 21 min ago #74