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Pennsylvania Democrats denounce Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ after WSJ report

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Pennsylvania Democrats are speaking out about accounts in a sprawling Wall Street Journal report of Sen. John Fetterman skipping constituent meetings and dodging responsibilities.

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  1. Fetterman called ‘lazy trust fund baby’ after report claims he repeatedly blew off responsibilities

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    Pennsylvania Democrats denounce Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ after WSJ report

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Fetterman called ‘lazy trust fund baby’ after report claims he repeatedly blew off responsibilities (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is facing criticism after a report accused the senator of repeatedly avoiding his job responsibilities, including constituent meetings and public appearances. Fetterman reportedly declined to meet with three wheelchair-bound veterans who had traveled to his office, telling…

  2. Fox News

    Fetterman faces Dem revolt as bombshell report fuels push to oust him: 'Disgrace' (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. Jon Fetterman's leaked texts reveal he dismissed meetings with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia over Medicaid cuts and skipped a police funeral.

  3. NOTUS

    ‘Fetterman Is a Disgrace,’ Democrats Say After Bombshell Article (opens NOTUS)

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    The piece cites more than a dozen of Fetterman’s former aides and colleagues who accuse the Pennsylvania senator of shirking his congressional duties.

  4. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  5. The Hill

    Pennsylvania Democrat blasts Fetterman as 'lazy trust fund baby' (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Brandan Boyle (D-Pa.) slammed his fellow Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) Thursday, calling him a “lazy trust fund baby" following reports that Fetterman has been neglecting his duties as a Senator.

  6. Deseret News

    Democrats criticize Sen. Fetterman as ‘disgrace’ after report shows him avoiding responsibilities (opens Deseret News)

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    Top Democratic lawmakers and party figures are criticizing Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., after a report from The Wall Street Journal found the wild-card senator has spent much of his first term ducking meetings with constituents and skipping out on his responsibilities.

  7. MS Now

    Pennsylvania Democrats denounce Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ after WSJ report (opens MS Now)

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    Pennsylvania Democrats are speaking out about accounts in a sprawling Wall Street Journal report of Sen. John Fetterman skipping constituent meetings and dodging responsibilities.

  8. Blue State Blues News

    Fetterman’s Own Democrats Call Him a Disgrace After Wall Street Journal Exposes the Vets He Ducked (opens Blue State Blues News)

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    The Wall Street Journal just exposed how John Fetterman actually treats Pennsylvania voters. His own staff's texts show him dodging veterans, grieving police families, and Senate business to chase Fox hits. Now

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