It is not every day a senator from one side of the aisle says he likes one from the other side. And calls him a ātotal banger.ā
But thatās is just what Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) did Monday when talking about Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.)
Kennedy called his colleague a āmaverickā for being a nonconformist in national Politics.
āHe plays outside the pocket. He just doesnāt give a damn whoās mad at him,ā Kennedy said on āThe Will Cain Show.ā
āIf you ask him, āFetterman, how do you sleep at night knowing that there are people out there that hate you?ā Heās likely to say something like, āWith the fan on.ā He just doesnāt care, and I find that refreshing.ā
Kennedy went on to call Fetterman a ātotal banger.ā He said that even though the two do not agree on policy and vote differently, he likes Fettermanās candor.
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Fetterman has become known for his independent streak and at times breaks with his party.
He has backed Israel, took tougher stances on illegal immigration and voted in favor of reopening the government in the fall.
Kennedy went on āThe Sunday Briefingā over the weekend and spoke of Fettermanās unconventional wardrobe in the Senate.
āHe is what cool looks like because he dresses like Adam Sandler,ā Kennedy said.
The House is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a measure that could end the partial shutdown and restore funding to key federal agencies.
