John Fetterman, The Last Moderate Democrat

Fetterman’s common sense views are sorely lacking among Democrats today and are reminiscent of a bygone era in his party;

Jeff Crouere ——Bio and Archives--February 16, 2026

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Decades ago, the Democratic Party had leaders like Presidents Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy who were proud of our county and our citizens. These leaders would have never embarked on a foreign “apology tour” like President Barack Obama or allowed our country to be invaded by millions of illegal immigrants like President Joe Biden.

The radicalization of the Democratic Party began with their presidential candidate Al Gore in 2000

In the 1980’s, a coalition of moderate congressional Democrats known as the “Blue Dogs” assisted President Ronald Reagan pass historic tax cuts, which unleashed tremendous economic growth and enabled our country to exorcise the “malaise” that another Democratic President, Jimmy Carter, had infamously described.

The “Blue Dogs” were essential for the Reagan agenda to be successful. Additionally, House Speaker Tip O’Neill (D-MA) and Reagan were friends, and enjoyed occasional evening cocktails together. This relationship helped Reagan and Republicans pass their legislation in a Democrat controlled Congress.

In the 1990’s, a Democrat President, Bill Clinton, successfully worked with House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) to pass welfare reform, capital gains tax cuts and “four consecutive years of budget surpluses.”

Sadly, the days of Democrats collaborating with Republicans to pass legislation are over. One major reason is that the Democratic Party has become radicalized by the far left. If a candidate in 2028, Truman, Kennedy, or Bill Clinton, would have no chance of winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

The radicalization of the Democratic Party began with their presidential candidate Al Gore in 2000, who........

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