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Fetterman attacks Oz over abortion remarks as he acknowledges ‘missing words’ at debate

Democrat was in Pittsburgh to attend a campaign event with musician Dave Matthews

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Fetterman and Oz spar in only formal debate ahead of Pennsylvania's Senate election

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democrat, and former TV doctor Mehmet Oz, a Republican, faced off last night in the only debate in a tight race that will help determine control of the Senate.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

During debate, Mehmet Oz said local politicians should have a say in abortion. Democrats see an opportunity

PHILADELPHIA — While much of the reaction to Tuesday night’s Senate debate has centered on Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s performance and lingering speech problems after his stroke, Democrats think Republican Mehmet Oz made the most serious fumble of the night with an an answer on abortion.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Key takeaways from the Pa. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz

PHILADELPHIA — Democrat John Fetterman verbally stumbled at times Tuesday night in what was some voters’ first and only chance to see him taking live questions ahead of Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate election Nov. 8. Recovering from a stroke, he argued he understands the struggles of everyday voters.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Voices: We need to have an urgent conversation about what happened at the Oz-Fetterman Pennsylvania debate

Fetterman’s performance was genuinely shocking to many

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Fetterman faces "ableist" debate attacks

"I had a stroke. He's never let me forget that," Fetterman said at the lone debate with Mehmet Oz

Salon · Oct 26, 2022

Sensing voters’ economic anxieties, Biden takes action to protect consumers from surprise fees

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, unwelcome in many battleground states over the final two weeks of the midterm election, spoke from the White House on Thursday about his latest attempt to ease the economic burdens many Americans are facing.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 26, 2022

Pundits divided over Fetterman’s performance in key Senate debate

Rightwing news outlets and commentators called for candidate to drop out of race while campaign said it raised $1m on back of event

The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2022

Debating Dr. Oz, John Fetterman Cannot Explain His About-Face on Fracking

Fetterman has auditory processing issues related to a stroke in May, but still had trouble explaining why he seems to have changed his mind.

Reason · Oct 26, 2022

Oz: Abortion up to women, docs and pols

Oz previously called abortion at any stage of pregnancy "murder"

Salon · Oct 26, 2022