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2. I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes

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Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:20 PM

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but you’re a US Senator. Put a suit on. If any Republican showed up like that, we’d roast the hell out of them.

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Sen. John Fetterman wears shorts and a hoodie to Trump inauguration [View all] Polybius Yesterday OP

He's a mess. Worse since his stroke. Joinfortmill Yesterday #1

I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes NYC Liberal Yesterday #2

Not "brave," not "independent," not "principled," just damned dorky... hlthe2b Yesterday #8

I hate bait and switch politicians. returnee Yesterday #16

Bait and Switch? cyndensco Yesterday #27

I see. Didn't know that. But then.... returnee Yesterday #32

Dr. Oz was the alternative. BonnieJW Yesterday #67

Just better dressed...LOL I think there are 99 senators who are better dressed! LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #72

U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb was the alternative in the primary. I wonder how his "haters" view him now. Oopsie Daisy 17 hrs ago #78

pretty much zero chance this guy is any more than one term stopdiggin 22 hrs ago #74

A dress shirt and jacket.......does not have to be suit. With riversedge Yesterday #43

..or at least long pants? whathehell Yesterday #49

In this setting he looks like a slob. Owl 4 hrs ago #81

I know a few guys that always wear shorts even when it cold and wet. kimbutgar Yesterday #3

Me too Polybius Yesterday #4

I wear shorts almost all of the time qazplm135 Yesterday #7

Do you wear shorts when the wind chill is 15 degrees? LudwigPastorius Yesterday #66

Even if they were a sitting US Senator and attending a formal event? Irish_Dem Yesterday #26

Would Rebl2 Yesterday #40

He is a phony Henry203 Yesterday #5

Fetterman Deep State Witch Yesterday #6

If Fetterman had his nose up Chump's ass, like everyone implies FakeNoose Yesterday #15

That May Be True Deep State Witch Yesterday #19

Greetings from the frozen Northside! FakeNoose Yesterday #21

My Parents Deep State Witch Yesterday #24

Something isn't right with Fetterman. LeftInTX Yesterday #33

He's playing Chump and the MAGAs FakeNoose Yesterday #35

How is he playing MAGA by acting like they would act, disrespectful. travelingthrulife Yesterday #51

The guy who said he'd vote for every one of Trump's Cabinat picks is not flipping the bird rpannier Yesterday #45

Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing FakeNoose Yesterday #50

I've lived in Pittsburgh 25 years and have never once heard "state bird of Virginia" Orrex Yesterday #56

Funny, I've known this term since high school (late 60's) FakeNoose Yesterday #60

Maybe it's like a secret handshake that only the natives get to use. Orrex Yesterday #63

If you should ever use this joke among friends ... FakeNoose Yesterday #65

funny. but then, not really. childish. churlish. simplistic and embarrassing. stopdiggin 22 hrs ago #75

Hahaha normally I hate this but... AkFemDem Yesterday #9

Fetterman's obviously not well. sop Yesterday #10

So the DNC forced Biden out but kept this guy on after he had a stroke? Yeah that makes sense Seasider Yesterday #11

There hasn't been an opportunity to pushh him out yet. ShazzieB Yesterday #14

Maybe he'll start dressing differently... Think. Again. Yesterday #12

Didn't Rebl2 Yesterday #41

Yes, which is why I'm confused that he is supportive of trump. Think. Again. Yesterday #47

Trying Rebl2 Yesterday #57

He must know trump doesn't have any good graces... Think. Again. 21 hrs ago #76

Heck, if he'd shown up in a suit, we'd be bashing him for showing respect to trump. Can't win. Silent Type Yesterday #13

Exactly right! He's in a no-win situation FakeNoose Yesterday #17

He can wear whatever he wants, and who cares. Srkdqltr Yesterday #18

As a tennis fan for decades, I have to disagree. Not to sound like a pedo, spooky3 Yesterday #22

Do i really have to say swiming, tennis and basketball ? Cyclists too. Srkdqltr Yesterday #23

Agree with all of those. But I also don't think generally men look bad in shorts spooky3 Yesterday #61

I like the no suits manicdem Yesterday #20

He's got big problems. TheCowsCameHome Yesterday #25

But he's genuine. He's a common man. OrlandoDem2 Yesterday #28

He comes from family money, the dressing down is a deliberate charade. Think. Again. Yesterday #48

Which makes it even worse. OrlandoDem2 Yesterday #55

Is he trying to prove how big a jackass he is? alarimer Yesterday #29

He's succeeding at proving that. Paladin Yesterday #59

I think he is the Democrat most likely to doc03 Yesterday #30

Ahhhh, Johnny. We need to have a little sit down... BoRaGard Yesterday #31

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I feel that this Democrat should at least be given a chance. bluestarone Yesterday #36

Some might consider that attire disrespectful for an inauguration andym Yesterday #37

He's 6'8" or 6'9" Deminpenn Yesterday #38

Clearly there is something WAY wrong with him. ananda Yesterday #39

Why is it so clear Southern_gent Yesterday #42

Manspread oberle Yesterday #44

John Fetterman anagrams to "Fart' em ten, John!" C0RI0LANUS Yesterday #46

Wear SOMETHING decent doofus. This shit is ridiculous. Callie1979 Yesterday #52

I think it claudette Yesterday #53

He's an idiot ellemb Yesterday #54

For anything with or for Trump I think this is totally appropriate. Maybe even add a pink pussy hat dutch777 Yesterday #58

There should be a GoFundMe to buy him a pair of pants dalton99a Yesterday #62

GoFundMe...LOL! LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #71

He tries so hard.. Escape Yesterday #64

don't really care Kali Yesterday #68

What a douchebag! MadMike47 23 hrs ago #69

Every major Democrat went Polybius 23 hrs ago #70

Wants to be the new Manchin. Mawspam2 22 hrs ago #73

Lol, I couldn't care less CloudWatcher 21 hrs ago #77

I bet Dr. Oz would have worn a suit Shrek 17 hrs ago #79

This guy has gone from being quirky to being an embarrassment. Vinca 17 hrs ago #80