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(21,009 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:33 AM Sunday

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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 Sunday OP

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

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

Your last objection seems moot now. Frasier Balzov Sunday #25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good to know. Thanks!! SSJVegeta Sunday #16

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

Hence, my headline. lapucelle Sunday #23

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

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

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

Lets start a go fund me Sweet Rosie Red Sunday #13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ding ding malaise Sunday #21

Conner Lamb was a far better candidate YorkRd Sunday #22

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

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

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

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

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