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Fetterman Reflects on Stroke, Approval Ratings Plummet

11/11/2025

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Fetterman Reflects Honestly

In his upcoming memoir Unfettered, Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says he should have withdrawn after suffering a stroke.
He describes the toll of media scrutiny on his mental health and inadequacy.
A Quinnipiac poll shows 46% approval for Fetterman among Pennsylvania Democrats, down from 80% in January 2024.
Republicans' approval of him has risen to 62%.
Some Democrats still view him as a vital voice despite alignment with GOP initiatives.

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Fetterman Backs Shutdown Deal

Senator John Fetterman voted with Republicans to advance a plan to end the government shutdown, drawing backlash as shutdown remains the longest in U.S. history.
Boos erupted as Fetterman appeared on The View, with Whoopi Goldberg criticizing his decision.
Fetterman has called for reopening government and acknowledged shutdown's impact on various groups.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would support a deal to end shutdown and replace expiring health-insurance subsidies.

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Fetterman Reflects Honestly

In his upcoming memoir Unfettered, Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says he should have withdrawn after suffering a stroke.
He describes the toll of media scrutiny on his mental health and inadequacy.
A Quinnipiac poll shows 46% approval for Fetterman among Pennsylvania Democrats, down from 80% in January 2024.
Republicans' approval of him has risen to 62%.
Some Democrats still view him as a vital voice despite alignment with GOP initiatives.

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