The Atlantic, Vox, and more rally behind Fetterman, say stroke gives him ‘just-like-us’ appeal

The Atlantic, Vox, The Philadelphia Inquirer and a number of liberal journalists defended Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman over his health.

Speaking with Fetterman supporters during the campaign trail, Godfrey reported that supporters of the stroke survivor appeared unfazed by the candidate’s recent health challenges, and that he has now become "more relatable than ever." John Fetterman, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and Democratic senate candidate, speaks during a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.  (Nate Smallwood/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Atlantic article on John Fetterman. (Fox News) NBC reporter blasted for her comments about interviewing John Fetterman. (Fox News) Nikolas Lanum is an associate editor for Fox News Digital.

"Which is to say that Fetterman’s just-like-us appeal before his stroke may have only increased in its wake—that knowing what it’s like to go through a major health challenge, to live with a disability, and to navigate the thorny thicket of the American health-care system is actually an asset in voters’ minds, not a liability," Godfrey wrote.