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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) pulled no punches on Monday in roasting David McCormick, the GOP senate nominee within the state this cycle, as out of touch with the state and its liked football teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
McCormick posted images of himself tailgating on Sunday and wrote, “Enjoyable tailgate in Philly as of late. Excited to look at the Steelers throttle the Raiders!” The tweet quickly went viral in all the unsuitable ways as critics pounced with feedback like, “Ah yes, the Philadelphia Steelers.”
Philadelphia’s self-described “irreverent sports activities blog” Crossing Extensive even went as far as to kindly offer the campaign intern in the back of the put up a tip for learn how to do higher subsequent time. “Enjoyable tailgate in Philly nowadays! Eagles/Browns at 1 p.m., then excited to observe the Steelers throttle the Raiders at four!” wrote Kevin Kinkead.
Fetterman, who is famous for his spicy social media presence, also bought in on the action and shared the submit with a gif of Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), McCormick’s opponent, giving it up the thumbs up and the caption “Steelers…..in Philly…………..”
Steelers…..in Philly………….. https://t.co/thSEzGThSX %twitter.com/Ibu1LWZZHZ
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) October 13, 2024
Throughout the Harris-Walz rally in Erie on Monday evening, Fetterman additionally took a swipe at McCormick and his longtime residency in Connecticut.
“Harris-Walz is the crew that’s going to steer our nation. You confirmed up for that in 2012 and I’m a senator now. Yeah. You sent that weirdo back to New Jersey and also you all going to point out up for Bob Casey, and also you’re going to ship that weirdo again to Connecticut?” Fetterman mentioned right through the rally, comparing McCormick to Dr. Oz – who misplaced his bid towards Fetterman in 2022 and used to be extensively panned for his longtime residence in New Jersey.
McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO, is locked in a decent combat with Casey, in what is quickly becoming one of the vital expensive U.S. Senate races in the us of a’s historical past.
Sen. Fetterman tells Erie, "You showed up for me in 2022, I’m a senator now. You, you despatched that weirdo back to New Jersey. And you’re all going to point out up for Bob Casey, and send the weirdo back to Connecticut." p.c.twitter.com/by3tv3dtHK
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) October 14, 2024
Watch the clip above.
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