Washington, D.C. — As Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, Fetterman sought to use his powers as Lt. Governor to “Get as many folks out” as possible, he supports eliminating life sentences for those convicted of second-degree murder and wants to make it easier for prisoners to get out of jail by lowering the vote threshold by the Board of Pardons to a simple majority.
His priorities are pretty clear. Fetterman failed to preside over 33% of the state Senate’s legislative sessions as lieutenant governor but holds a perfect attendance record as chairman of the state’s Board of Pardons.
Statement from NRSC Chairman Rick Scott: “Pennsylvania families want a Senator who will fight to protect them, not the violent criminals. That bodes poorly for Pennsylvania criminals’ favorite candidate, John Fetterman.”
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