Fetterman is vowing to stay in office for his full six-year term, and Democrats will not pressure him into stepping down early. All rights reserved (About Us). John Fetterman, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and Democratic senate candidate, speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Penn., Aug. 12, 2022. Arkansas Sen. John Boozman, the top Republican on the Agriculture Committee, said that the panel has made every effort to accommodate him and will continue to do so., He was working hard to try and keep up and get things done, said Boozman, who had major heart surgery in 2014. Read our editorial standards. Frustrated by the success Fetterman seemed to be having conducting Google Meet calls from inside his home, the Oz camp made direct appeals to media to begin asking questions about Fettermans health: Why wasnt he campaigning more, if he was 90 percent recovered? The condition, which can be hereditary, runs in his family. We drove straight into Canada (and lovely Buffalo NY) (Pro Tip: always have passports ready just in case you have to run away ) We talked about lots of hard things and how we will all have to face hard things. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File), "He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business and news," Calvello said in a statement. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. For decades, politicians said a 1972 presidential campaign served as a cautionary tale: Reveal your mental health struggles at your own risk. Fifty years later, when Fettermans office announced Thursday that the freshman senator had voluntarily sought treatment for clinical depression, the reaction was far different. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Fetterman defied the conventional wisdom that voters punish candidates from the presidents party in midterm elections. | Mark Makela/Getty Images, By Burgess Everett, Marianne LeVine and Daniella Diaz. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Democrat John Fetterman posted a massive $11 million fundraising haul during the second quarter. Legal Statement. John Cardillo (@johncardillo) February 25, 2023. Join Our Campaign We're building a grassroots campaign to fight for every vote in every one of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Our team is moving full speed ahead and working tirelessly for the people of Pennsylvania, Calvello said. Reports have emerged that Fetterman has privately acknowledged that his health is worse than he has publicly acknowledged. The fresh funding paid for more ads in which the 6-foot-8, bald-headed, tatted-up politician talked about taking on crime as the former mayor of a steel town and sought to emasculate Oz by portraying him as an elitist from New Jersey. In early June, a few weeks after his stroke, Fetterman got on a video chat with his communication director using closed captions, which enabled him to understand the conversation despite the auditory processing difficulties he had suffered. He added: "We understand the intense interest in Johns status and especially appreciate the flood of well-wishes. But Fetterman had to do something about the attacks. ), who also suffered from a stroke last year, said his staff had reached out to Fettermans team in case it needed assistance. Hes still got to work and hes still got to get to votes. Id rather have him here than not., Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that Fetterman is trying to take care of his health. Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who has been hospitalized with clinical depression, is on a path to recovery, his office said Monday. "Our team is moving full speed ahead and working tirelessly for the people of Pennsylvania. On the right, Thomas F. Eagleton of Missouri, the Democratic. I dont know the whole story, but it looks to me like that could have been one part of the explanation, said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). A 17-year-old student accused of attacking a teacher's aide in Florida will be tried as an adult. After winning in November he entered the Senate in January, where he has had to adjust to life in Washington and the daily grind of a federal lawmaker. Mr Fetterman, a. The "Today" show is now two hosts down after Savannah Guthrie had to leave the set of the show on Tuesday morning. Boop! The chamber has no immediate plans to consider legislation that would require 60 votes to break a filibuster. The other way Rupert Murdoch tried to tip the scales for Trump, The Trump-DeSantis contest may come down to education, Rupert Murdochs big admission about Fox News. In 2005, while John was teaching GED classes, he was encouraged by his students to run for mayor of Braddock. In another, Fettermans campaign featured a worker lambasting D.C. for attacking small towns while promising the Democratic candidate would fight for higher wages and good American jobs.. It was stomach-churning, McPhillips recalled. Fetterman prepared for the debate for weeks. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman returned to the campaign trail Friday night at a packed rally in Erie, three months after suffering a stroke that made him less visible. Eventually, editorial boards also called on him to release his medical records and to agree to an immediate debate to demonstrate that he had made a good recovery. Lt. Gov. FILE: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects the U.S. military shot down this weekend at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023. He was sworn in as a United States Senator to serve the people of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 3, 2023. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Fetterman entered Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Feb. 15 to undergo in-patient treatment for clinical depression. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. / PHOTO: AP. After Stroke, Doctors Look at Fetterman's Campaign Trail Prospects. See details. Just days later, Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment for depression. [Fetterman] has had to come to terms with the fact that he may have set himself back permanently by not taking the recommended amount of rest during the campaign. Barbara Eagleton praised Fetterman for getting help. Maxwell "was handcuffed and slung into solitary confinement for 48 hours" after the interview aired, insider sources told the news outlet. feared what he was about to reveal would doom his political career. Get the latest news delivered right to your email. A spokesman for U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said Monday that there was "no real news to report" on the senator's ongoing voluntary hospital stay for treatment of clinical depression. Democrats were in the shitter, said Calvello. Even as Dr. Mehmet Oz, the state's Republican Senate nominee, started traveling across the commonwealth for a . Market data provided by Factset. He went on to win the election to the Senate in November. "I had a stroke. Since taking office, Fetterman has often required a screen with transcription to conduct conversations. He had swelling feet a possible sign of A-fib and was later diagnosed with the abnormal heart rhythm. Raadpleeg ons privacybeleid en cookiebeleid voor meer informatie over hoe we uw gegevens gebruiken. But on Thursday, Fettermans office took a more upfront approach, Glasser said. Its a basic connection that hes made to voters. We dont have a lot to update folks with since theres no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery, Calvello said in a tweet Monday. 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Fetterman adviser Rebecca Katz said the campaign originally tried to get the Situation, another Jersey Shore star, to do the bit. where one extended absence could have derailed things. The aide said Fetterman has been struggling with the changes that have taken place in his life and questioning his self-worth. Count Me In to Volunteer with Team Fetterman! The office Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., released an update on Monday regarding his health after the democratic Senator checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month. That was hard to watch, a television news commentator said in the opening seconds of the first ad. Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. John Fetterman not only flipped a GOP-held seat blue, but he also upended Republicans hopes of a massive sweep of the Senate map and complicated their path to winning a majority. He has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office, Fettermans physician, Dr. Clifford Chen,claimed last year. He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business and news, communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement posted to Twitter. Politicians such as Moulton, Gallego and Smith have been the beneficiaries of a half-century of destigmatization and agents of it. I survived it. Joe Biden campaigned in Pennsylvania the weekend before the election, even as Fettermans team recommended against it, according to three people familiar with the conversations. Fetterman's only other currently known scheduled campaign-related appearance will be at a sold-out private reception by Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania at a residence in Wynnewood, near. The thinking went that if Fettermans team could show that the Donald Trump-endorsed Republican was a wealthy, out-of-touch carpetbagger who didnt understand average Pennsylvanians, then it could make the case that he wouldnt fight for average Pennsylvanians when it came to inflation, either. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Sen. John Fetterman of Pa. hospitalized for clinical depression, staff says, Gisele Fetterman, children take trip to Canada in wake of senators hospitalization. John Fetterman United States Senator from Pennsylvania Incumbent Assumed office January 3, 2023 Serving with Bob Casey Jr. Preceded by Pat Toomey 34th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania In office January 15, 2019 - January 3, 2023 Governor Tom Wolf Preceded by Mike Stack Succeeded by Austin Davis Mayor of Braddock In office Democrats have a 50-49 majority as their first-term Pennsylvanian recovers. Boop our noses to donate $1! During the campaign, Fetterman and his doctor said he'd be much better in January following his near-fatal stroke in May. He's on an advertising spree that's made him a near-constant presence on television in Pennsylvania. The update . Thats changed, politicians say. News, Politics, Culture, and more in realtime. Fettermans office updates on his health: We dont have a lot to update folks with since theres no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery. pic.twitter.com/5UIyAFDn4T, Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) February 27, 2023, Fetterman entered Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Feb. 15 to undergo in-patient treatment for clinical depression. But Shrum said that, thanks to Gore and people like her, mental health problems dont carry the stigma they once did. We have gone through periods of time since Ive been in the Senate where members have been [gone] for lengthy periods of time for good reasons, health reasons. Within days of the October debate, GOP super PACs began launching commercials focusing on his shaky performance. He was released from the hospital two days later, and his office said that doctors had ruled out that he had suffered another stroke. The campaign of Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Senate nominee John Fetterman says the candidate, who's seen here on May 10, is set to soon return to the campaign trail after suffering a stroke. What followed was the most negative press of Fettermans campaign: a candidate struggling to speak, and Republicans relishing it. And why wasnt his team being more forthcoming about his medical history? Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. How John Fetterman Was Dragged Into Office, Despite His Poor Health, By The Left-Wing Media And His Own Family . And according to several people on his team, he performed well in them, despite how he came across during the live event. With Fetterman out, Democrats still have a 50-49 majority that allows unilateral confirmation of nominees without a vice presidential tie-breaker. Market data provided by Factset. He did not suffer a second stroke, his doctors determined. He was evaluated last week by Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of Congress and checked himself in to be treated for symptoms of clinical depression, according to CBS. They knew that the presidents popularity was dismal with many Pennsylvanians, and that Fetterman would do better keeping his brand at a remove from Washington. Fetterman is clearly cognitively impaired, however, and the New York Times previously acknowledged that he had been struggling to adjust to his responsibilities on Capitol Hill, and that he had becomefrustrated that he may have suffered permanent brain damage by campaigning instead of resting after his stroke last May. Copyright 2023 PJMedia.com/Salem Media. Lauren DeCicca / Getty Images; Justin Sullivan / Getty Images. John Fetterman ended up connecting with voters who responded to his saga of loss and comeback. We dont have a lot to update folks with since theres no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery, Joe Calvello, a representative of Fettermans office, said in a statement, according to The Washington Post. Things have changed dramatically. You cant necessarily describe it perfectly or theres no data point that says a-ha, theres the number that explains it. But he connects to voters in a way that a lot of candidates dont.. Let him get well, let his family feel hes getting the best care. Pledge. However, as we have said, this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update.. "Our campaign is running full speed ahead, we are organizing, we are up on TV, John and our team are 100. We are getting zero pressure for him to come back before the timeline weve laid out for Johns recovery, said Adam Jentleson, Fettermans chief of staff. The newly elected Pennsylvania Democrat is still getting inpatient treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with no concrete timetable for his return to the Capitol. About the need to be gentle with all and with ourselves, she wrote. Governor Fetterman is well and shows strong commitment to maintaining good fitness and health practices. He has said the stroke nearly killed him. It is hard to believe she is not conscious of the political advantage of disposing of this issue up front now, early in the campaign, Marvin Kalb, head of the Joan Shorenstein media center at Harvard University, said at the time. Once a famously accessible politician, Fetterman also doesnt engage with reporters in the halls of the Capitol. John is already healthier and more articulate than about 80 percent of the Senate, and he's getting better every day," said Rebecca Katz, a senior adviser to the Fetterman campaign. Legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne continues to struggle with health challenges that prevent him from touring. This is a common cause of strokes, according to medical experts. Fetterman was off the campaign trail for roughly three months - from mid-May when he suffered the stroke until August when he began campaigning in public again. Then later in the month, before last weeks recess, Fetterman checked himself into the hospital for depression. All rights reserved. Earlier this month, Fetterman spent several nights in the hospital for what his office described as lightheadedness. The next day, another hit: Fetterman stumbling through an answer about fracking, which not only highlighted that he had reversed his past position against the method of extracting natural gas that employs tens of thousands in Pennsylvania, but also showed him struggling to get out a complete sentence. And the bipartisan history of senators taking extended leaves for recovery is clearly helping generate goodwill in the chamber, despite off-Hill criticism from some conservatives. staff has released an update regarding his condition. Hi, We're Levi and Artie Fetterman. There were times it was very frustrating that they would not let us be, said a senior Fetterman aide of the White House. The polls were showing it a neck-and-neck race. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) In his campaign for a crucial U.S. Senate seat, Democrat John Fetterman takes credit for reinventing Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor's office, transforming it from a political pit stop into a "bully pulpit" from which he's advanced progressive causes. Fetterman, 53, suffered a stroke in May. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania remains in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to an update from his office. We dont have a lot to update folks with since theres no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery, Fettermans communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement. While many in conservative media raised concerns about Fettermans health and whether he was truly fit to serve in the U.S. Senate, neither his wife nor his doctor appeared to care enough about his health to tell him he was not fit to serve in the Senate. Fettermans campaign stayed up late cutting a TV ad focusing on it, which McPhillips said he signed off on at 2:10 a.m. or something.. CNN struggled historically across the board during the month of February as one program saw its lowest viewership since 2005. However, as we have said this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update, Calvello added. However, as we have said this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update, he said. Another source familiar with the event said that the Pennsylvania Democrat told Biden he couldnt believe how much hes done for him and how thankful he is.. Marianne Levine contributed to this report. The Fetterman campaign squandered credibility by concealing from the public for two days after his stroke that he had been hospitalized. Fetterman, the state's lieutenant governor since 2019, and Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, ran one of the most contentious and expensive Senate contests in the country -. Speaking to NBC, the Fetterman adviser Rebecca Katz said: "John is communicating effectively with the people of Pennsylvania and running one of the best Senate campaigns in the country. Legal Statement. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday applauded the United States Department of, An official website of the United States government, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Suite B40B, Fetterman Statement on New Union Membership Statistics, Fetterman Applauds New $6.8 Million USDA Agreement with Pennsylvania to Increase Purchase of Nutritious Local Foods for School Meals. 1 week ago today when the news dropped, the kids were off from school and media trucks circled our home. "Danny began the pilgrimage that would consume the remainder of his days -- pressing to know Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection.". After pummeling Fetterman for months with ads hitting him as soft on crime and far-left, Republicans decided to aim to disqualify him by focusing on his health. Eagletons widow, Barbara, said she understood why her husband was pressured to drop out of the presidential race. Gallego has written and spoken publicly about his experiences with post-traumatic stress following his service in Iraq, and also after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Some of the old mind-set still exists, Smith said in an interview, but she was confident she could weather it. John emerged as one of Pennsylvania's leading progressive voices for working people, running on issues like inequality, racial justice, and ending the failed war on drugs - issues that the Democratic Party would only later recognize as key to winning over and turning out voters. Inside John Fetterman's brash social media campaign for the US Senate. It was late summer, and GOP super PACs had been torching the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate hopeful, casting him as a lunatic who wanted to throw open the prison gates to release convicted murderers. It was a very different, unenlightened world, Shrum said. 1,001 talking about this. Pennsylvania Sen.-elect John Fetterman waves a towel after being introduced by wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman. About the need to be gentle with all and with ourselves. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is "doing well" in his course of treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, his office has said. However, as we have said this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update, Calvellos update concluded. When Gallego saw the announcement about Fetterman on Thursday, he felt proud. In time, the Oz campaigns relentless summer attempt at a narrative shift paid off for them. Some Republicans argued then that he wasnt fit for office due to his post-stroke condition and debate performance. The contest in the Keystone State a clash between two giant, disparate personalities was the most expensive and most-talked about race this year. Fetterman had to do something to show voters he cared about the high prices lighting up Pennsylvanias grocery shelves. or redistributed. John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) May 7, 2022 Fetterman has serious street cred when he speaks about crummy job markets and regional inequalities that bog down many nonmetro communities.. What I would worry about is whether there were people basically taking advantage of him and encouraging him to run for the Senate when he wasnt physically able to do it, but he wasnt well. Website https://johnfetterman.com/ Industries. staff has released an update regarding his condition. Send John an Email Offices Washington, D.C. Philadelphia Pittsburgh (coming soon) Harrisburg Erie (opens 02/16) Wilkes-Barre (coming soon) Joe Calvello had been in the hospital with Fetterman in the immediate days after he had nearly died. A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman provided a positive update on the lawmaker's ongoing treatment for clinical depression, but signaled that he won't be back on the Senate floor anytime soon. April 11, 2022. Fetterman remains hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center as he undergoes treatment . Sen. John Fetterman's (D-Penn.) Dad, husband to Gisele Fetterman, and Senator-Elect for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. needed after significant injuries in 2012 and 2006, respectively. He helped change how Americans look at that issue. He struggled during his lone debate against Republican Mehmet Oz, but still won his race by nearly five points. It brought the conversation more to the forefront in a way that I think its never really been talked about before, Gallego said. And talking about the reality of, This is going to be tough to talk about as a Democrat.. Her video landed in their inboxes during a meeting. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md. And he grabs attention with snarky, irreverent social media posts. Eric Swalwell tried to blame Donald Trump for the disaster in East Palestine, but he ignored some rather interesting facts. Folks, she said, are just a little more used to these things.. Fetterman checked himself into a Washington, D.C., hospital on Feb. 16 to be treated for clinical depression. U.S. Sen. John Fetterman remains in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment of clinical depression, his office said Monday. Brendan McPhillips, Fettermans campaign manager, weighed the options with his team. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. Doc Oz, in his Gucci loafers, is attacking me on crime. Scott Applewhite, File)AP. His team said he was adamant that they go up on television early in the general election for that reason. John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania, returned to the campaign trail on Friday evening for his first major public event since he . But Democratic colleagues stood by Fetterman and held out hope that voters would sympathize with him despite his lingering troubles. You may opt out at anytime. Fettermans public health problems began May 13 of last year, when he suffered a stroke during the closing days of Pennsylvanias Senate primary campaign, leaving him with hearing and other auditory processing issues that dogged him throughout his successful general election campaign against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. Thanks for contacting us. PHILADELPHIA In a cramped, bare-bones campaign office in downtown Philadelphia adorned with a poster of the citys shaggy-haired, Cheeto-colored mascot Gritty, John Fettermans top aides gathered to discuss a problem that could sink the campaign: Their candidate was getting badly outspent on TV, and they were desperate for ways to halt it. Where Does Comedian Jon Stewart Go to Get His Lefty Credentials Back After COVID Report Vindicates Him? Klik op Instellingen beheren voor meer informatie en om uw keuzes te beheren. John Fetterman has dedicated his life to fighting for Pennsylvanias forgotten communities. But it was terrible, she said. Meredith Lee Hill contributed to this report. But I absolutely could see how you can get down in the dumps over that.. Email address* Zip code* Mobile number terms & She summed up the difference between the political whirlwind that overwhelmed her husband more than 50 years ago and whats happening with Fetterman. The Fetterman campaign released notes from two doctors who said that. We drove straight into Canada (and lovely Buffalo NY) (Pro Tip: always have passports ready just in case you have to run away ) We talked about lots of hard things and how we will all have to face hard things. But it hasnt changed everyones mind. It just seemed like a difficult situation.. His staff released an update on Monday that said Fetterman remains on a path to recovery and is staying briefed on Senate action. For John, he shared with the American people, if youre not feeling well, go in., Mental health issues continue to carry stigma in this country, said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). ( Mark Pellin, Headline USA ) In the wake of allegations that stroke victim Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., recently hospitalized for depression, had been declared clinically brain-dead, the Senator's spokesman fueled . And he had to do it when his party had complete control of Washington both houses of Congress and the presidency. Everyone is being very accommodating and wants what is best for Johns health. The comment was a reminder to Musk that he has a mutually beneficial relationship with China and a warning not to rock the boat. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, who suffered a stroke on campaign trail, hospitalized for lightheadedness Candy Woodall USA TODAY 0:04 0:41 WASHINGTON Sen. John Fetterman, who had a. The tone of much of the corporate media's reporting about Fetterman's first weeks in office had largely been confined to cheery explanations of how the Senate and his colleagues were adjusting. Now is the time to bring these solutions to the greater Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Fetterman For US Senate is here to help make that happen. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert / YouTube screen shot. Honestly, some of Johns performance was nerves, said McPhillips, Fettermans campaign manager. 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