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Pennsylvania senate debate: Fetterman’s health and Oz’s positions spur national discussion

Headline from Deseret News, from the development of Oct 27, 2022

Newest development Oct 29, 2022 · 4 reportsOz Trolls Biden, Fetterman by playing debate on repeat near Dem fundraiser

The media and nation are divided over whether John Fetterman’s health or Mehmet Oz’s positions were more consequential in Tuesday’s debate

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Developments in this update

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  1. John Fetterman's chances of beating Dr. Oz as post-debate polls released

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Names this update

    Pennsylvania senate debate: Fetterman’s health and Oz’s positions spur national discussion

    Headline from Deseret News ·

  3. Newest

    Oz Trolls Biden, Fetterman by playing debate on repeat near Dem fundraiser

    Headline from Newsweek ·

Reports & sources

41 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Fetterman, Oz to debate for first and only time (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Tuesday night's much-anticipated debate could prove to be a decisive moment in the highly contested race that has turned ugly at moments.

  2. Hot Air

    Fetterman campaign lowers expectations before debate with Oz (opens Hot Air)

    Published

    Hot Air's feed description

    One and only debate tonight

  3. Newsweek

    John Fetterman's chances of beating Dr. Oz ahead of only debate (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrat John Fetterman is maintaining a very small polling advantage, with Republican Mehmet Oz making up ground only two weeks before the Senate election.

  4. Breitbart News

    Poll: 82% of Viewers Say Dr. Oz Won Debate Against John Fetterman (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    The vast majority of viewers say Mehmet Oz won Tuesday evening's Pennsylvania Senate debate against Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.

  5. Townhall

  6. NBC News

    Oz and Fetterman debate as it happened: PA candidates clash on abortion, fracking (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Live updates on the Pennsylvania Senate race debate as John Fetterman, the Democratic lieutenant governor faces Republican Mehmet Oz, a celebrity TV doctor.

  7. PoliticusUSA

    John Fetterman Passes The Pennsylvania Debate Test As Oz Changes His Positions (opens PoliticusUSA)

    Published

    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    Lt. Gov. Fetterman had some early issues with his speech, but as the debate went on, he got stronger, while Oz dodged questions and stuck to Republican talking points.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Oz, Fetterman Clash on Abortion, Fracking and More in Pennsylvania Senate Debate (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Pennsylvania Senate Democratic hopeful John Fetterman and his Republican rival Dr. Mehmet Oz came out of the gate swinging in their only debate.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Fetterman-Oz live debate: Pennsylvania Senate candidates square off (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz are set to face off in their first and likely only debate on Tuesday night as they battle for the high-stakes Senate seat in Pennsylvania that is likely to determine which party gains control of Congress in November.

  10. CBS News

    Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz make final pitch to voters in debate (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The two candidates sparred over inflation, abortion, gun violence, the economy, and other topics in the first and only debate.

  11. Newsweek

    Who won Dr. Oz vs John Fetterman Senate debate? What polls, viewers say (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The Fetterman campaign said the Democrat had delivered a "strong" performance against his Trump-endorsed opponent.

  12. The Daily Caller

    Less Than 20 Percent Of Audiences Thought Fetterman’s Debate Against Oz Was Successful: POLL (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The audience from Tuesday nights debate between John Fetterman and Republican challenger Mehmet Oz almost unanimously felt that Fetterman failed to perform.

  13. Fox News

    Pennsylvania debate or political charade? Voters weigh in ahead of Oz-Fetterman showdown (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Voters in Pennsylvania weighed in on whether the debate between Senate candidates Dr. Oz and John Fetterman will influence their decision come election day.

  14. Deseret News

    Notable quotes from the the Fetterman-Oz debate (opens Deseret News)

    Published

    Deseret News's feed description

    John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz faced off in a debate Tuesday night, the only debate between the two before the midterm elections

  15. New York Times

    Catch Up on the High-Stakes Debate Between Fetterman and Oz (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    The race between Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Republican, and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democrat, may be crucial to determining control of the Senate. Read takeaways and analysis from our reporters.

  16. New York Times

    Opinion | Fetterman vs. Oz Is Not Really Fetterman vs. Oz (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    About that Pennsylvania debate …

  17. Townhall

  18. KTVZ Bend

    Fact check: 9 claims from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Daniel Dale, CNN The leading candidates in the pivotal US Senate race in Pennsylvania, Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, participated Tuesday in the only debate of the race. Some of their claims were false, misleading or missing key context.

  19. Townhall

  20. Delaware Public Media

    Fetterman and Oz spar in only formal debate ahead of Pennsylvania's Senate election (opens Delaware Public Media)

    Published

    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    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.

  21. The Washington Free Beacon

    Oz Offers Fetterman Debate Rematch (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

    Published

    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    After Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman's campaign complained about alleged errors in the closed captioning system during this week's Senate debate, Republican candidate Mehmet Oz extended an open invitation for a rematch.

  22. Fox News

    Oz: Pennsylvania debate spiked the ball as Fetterman 'tried to run clock out' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Dr. Mehmet Oz reacted to his contentious Tuesday debate in Pennsylvania with Democratic nominee for the Senate John Fetterman on "Hannity."

  23. The Guardian

    John Fetterman’s TV debate was disastrous – but he can still beat Dr Oz | Ross Barkan (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The Pennsylvania Democrat is not the candidate he was before his stroke. But on the merits, he’s better than his Republican rival

  24. Fox News

    John Fetterman had narrow advantage over Oz prior to 'painful' debate performance: poll (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Democrat John Fetterman enjoyed a slim lead over Republican Mehmet Oz in polling just prior to Tuesday's debate. Fetterman's performance at the debate was widely criticized.

  25. New York Times

    Opinion | Fetterman vs. Oz: The Debate Aftermath (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    Readers discuss John Fetterman’s debate performance and how his stroke affects his candidacy. Also: Lower taxes and social inequality; negative political ads.

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