Before a word was spoken in Tuesday’s crucial debate between John Fetterman and Dr Mehmet Oz, everyone seemed to know who would win on the night. In the hours leading up to the only scheduled debate between the two candidates, who are vying for a seat that could be the deciding vote in the Senate, Mr Fetterman’s own team gave a masterclass in lowering expectations.
“John did not get where he is by winning debates or being a polished speaker. He got here because he truly connects with Pennsylvanians,” senior campaign officials Rebecca Katz and Brendan McPhillips wrote in a memo. “This isn’t John’s format,” they added.
