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lapucelle

(21,066 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 11:33 AM Mar 1

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Democratic Sen. Fetterman says US strikes on Iran are not "an illegal war"

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran and pushed back on some members of his party, telling CNN, “This was not an illegal war.”

“The War Powers Act has not been violated at this point,” the Pennsylvania Democrat told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.” “This was not an illegal war based on terms of the War Powers Act,” he added.

Legal experts have been skeptical of Trump’s constitutional authority to launch new military action against Iran without Congress’ approval. And many members of Fetterman’s own party — as well as some Republicans — have objected to Trump taking action without their expressed approval and are calling for members to return immediately to hold a formal vote.

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/us-israel-iran-attack-03-01-26-intl#cmm7u7fjy00003j6xmn6hkfg1

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The next time we are warned about multiple red flags in a primary candidate, folks should pay better attention. [View all] lapucelle Mar 1 OP

I never liked that guy. But he was the progressive leftist candidate. They got burned. boston bean Mar 1 #1

Yep, but the other guy had some no-deal positions, as I recall RandomNumbers Mar 1 #9

Your last objection seems moot now. Frasier Balzov Mar 1 #25

Moot, how? TSF is playing some games with the visa programs, RandomNumbers Mar 1 #28

Like if all they do is attack and dont actually offer solutions their entire campaign? SSJVegeta Mar 1 #2

Having voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 or having worked for Republicans in Texas lapucelle Mar 1 #4

"Working for republicans": Like having your campaign pushed by Republicans? SSJVegeta Mar 1 #5

Nope. I mean having worked for Republicans in Texas and then moving to another state lapucelle Mar 1 #10

Welp. There are a couple candidates that have fetterman vibes. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #11

Keep in mind that polls conducted by Progressive Change Campaign Committee are not entirely reliable. lapucelle Mar 1 #15

Good to know. Thanks!! SSJVegeta Mar 1 #16

Oh I was actually refereing to the UNH poll. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #19

Hence, my headline. lapucelle Mar 1 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author SSJVegeta Mar 1 #20

To be fair, he was the Dems best shot at picking that seat up. aeromanKC Mar 1 #3

Just hope he resigns before he has time to "discover" he is actually a republican. SSJVegeta Mar 1 #6

Lets start a go fund me Sweet Rosie Red Mar 1 #13

I've got my $5 ready!! aeromanKC Mar 1 #17

and those who think Fetterman's views are the result of his medical episodes are being naive. Those who present lostincalifornia Mar 1 #7

If Democrats can take control of the Senate after 2026, or it's evenly split, Fetterman will become a big problem. sop Mar 1 #8

I think he was 'brainwashed' while in the hospital for his stroke alittlelark Mar 1 #12

unfortunately no, there were signs in PA prior to running. We got screwed again. Jbraybarten Mar 1 #24

Has this disappointing man from Braddock, PA La Coliniere Mar 1 #14

That's also why we hope Platner loses. ananda Mar 1 #18

Ding ding malaise Mar 1 #21

Conner Lamb was a far better candidate YorkRd Mar 1 #22

You mean the guy that was endorsed by Donald Trump? Wiz Imp Mar 1 #27

Trump didn't endorse Conor Lamb. He endorsed the Republican: Trump pushes support for Saccone a day before election lapucelle Mar 1 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Wiz Imp Mar 1 #30

Agree, but we got backstabbed by the establishment senator last time. carpetbagger Mar 1 #26

The next time? Gawd, I hope so. We're already not listening the this time. Iggo Mar 1 #31

Democracy's Fate gfarber Mar 3 #32

I'm not sure he's wrong EdmondDantes_ Mar 3 #33