Fetterman Critiques Democratic Party's Extremism and Loss of Support Among White Men
Sen. John Fetterman criticized the Democratic Party for its extremism and stated that this has likely led to a permanent loss of support among white men ahead of the 2024 elections.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) warned in an interview this week that Democrats appear to have not learned their lesson in the upcoming 2024 elections and that they may have lost the support of white men forever due to the party's extreme stances.
Fetterman made these remarks during a discussion with reporter Tara Palmeri when asked why the party was viewed as "toxic" by many, including Democrats.
"I think their primary currency was shaming and scolding and talking down to people and telling them, 'Hey, I know better than you,' or 'you're dopes,' or 'you're a bro,' or 'you're ignorant,'" Fetterman expressed.
He criticized the party for labeling Republicans as "fascists" and for trying to shame voters who supported the GOP. "When you're in a state like Pennsylvania, I know and love people that voted for Trump, and they're not fascists," he explained.
Fetterman stated that Democrats have become "extreme" to the point where they have lost the argument and their ability to connect with average Americans who want representation that looks out for their interests.
"For me, the 2024 election is not about obscure policies," he emphasized. "It's a gut check kind of vote, and people are asking themselves who will protect my view of the American way of life."
He cautioned that electing Ken Martin to lead the DNC was a misstep due to his extreme positions on issues like abolishing ICE and defunding the police, stating, "I'm concerned that we really haven't paid attention to what happened."
When asked if Democrats can win back white men, Fetterman admitted uncertainty, noting, "I don't know and truthfully, I'm not sure if that's possible." He observed that the party's image often demonizes men and masculinity as "toxic."
He added that Democrats have created a message demanding conformity to a narrow definition of appropriateness, which alienates potential supporters, particularly in light of issues like mass migration that have further damaged the party's image with white men.
