John Fetterman: “You just have to have a few defections and you will prevail here in…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2021

You just have to have a few defections and you will prevail here in Pennsylvania. That’s why Pat Toomey retired because he knew he couldn’t win.

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Fetterman emphasizes the opportunity for Democrats in Pennsylvania due to Toomey's retirement.

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John Fetterman: “You just have to have a few defections and you will prevail here in Pennsylvania. That’s why Pat Toomey retired because…”