Politics Outweigh Competence for Many Voters

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman takes the stage at an election night party in Pittsburgh on Nov. 9, 2022. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo

Commentary

John Fetterman’s return to the U.S. Senate on April 17 after a two-month stay in hospital for depression (following a stroke last summer) brought back disputes concerning this figure’s competence.