Fetterman claims Biden could have beaten Trump in 2020

In July, President Joe Biden exited the presidential race following a poor debate performance and declining poll numbers, leading many Democratic leaders to believe he had no viable path to victory. Despite this consensus, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman expressed a contrary opinion during an appearance on CNN's State of the Union. He argued that Biden would have won reelection had he remained in the race, emphasizing that it would have been a close contest against Donald Trump. Fetterman defended his previous statements regarding Biden's candidacy, asserting that he had always predicted a tight race, even when others believed Biden would win comfortably. He recalled the 2016 election, where he felt Hillary Clinton's victory was overestimated, and noted that Biden's potential success against Trump would have mirrored that close dynamic. In addition to his support for Biden, Fetterman praised Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now at the forefront of the Democratic ticket. He highlighted her recent fundraising successes and expressed confidence in her ability to connect with voters in Pennsylvania. Fetterman believes that Harris represents a new direction for the party, contrasting her leadership with the chaos he associates with the current political climate. Ultimately, Fetterman concluded that the upcoming election would be competitive, but he remains optimistic about Harris's chances of prevailing, as he believes a majority of voters in Pennsylvania are seeking a change from the current administration's turmoil.