Coverage dated November 3, 2022

Oprah delivers November surprise, endorses Fetterman over Oz

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TV icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday endorsed Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania's hotly contested Senate race and rejected Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, whom she had helped launch to stardom nearly two decades ago when she brought him on her popular daytime talk show as a regular guest.

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FOX 29 Philadelphia
Oprah delivers November surprise, endorses Fetterman over Oz (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Nov 3, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
TV icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday endorsed Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania's hotly contested Senate race and rejected Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, whom she had helped launch to stardom nearly two decades ago when she brought him on her popular daytime talk show as a regular guest.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Oprah Winfrey Announces Her Support for Dr. Oz Opponent, John Fetterman (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Nov 3, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Winfrey shared the news during "A Virtual Voting Conversation" held on Nov. 3.
NBC Los Angeles
Oprah Winfrey Backs John Fetterman Over Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate Race (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 3, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Oz, a Republican backed by Trump, grew into a TV celebrity largely through his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
KTVZ Bend
Oprah Winfrey endorses Fetterman over Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Nov 3, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Dan Merica, CNN The woman who helped turn Mehmet Oz into a household name is backing the Republican’s opponent in Pennsylvania’s key Senate race. Television icon Oprah Winfrey announced on Thursday night that she prefers Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman over Oz in the midterm election con…
Newsweek
Oprah launched Dr. Oz's career, but endorses John Fetterman (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Winfrey had previously faced calls to use her cultural influence to denounce Dr. Oz's Senate run after the celebrity physician's endorsement by Donald Trump.
Los Angeles Times
Oprah Winfrey bails on old pal Dr. Oz and endorses John Fetterman in tight Senate race (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Oprah Winfrey endorsed Democrat John Fetterman in the Pennsylvania Senate race instead of her daytime TV mentee, Republican Mehmet Oz.
NewsBusters
Lemon Desperately Tries To Argue Oprah Endorsing Fetterman Matters (opens NewsBusters)
Published Nov 3, 2022
NewsBusters's feed description
Of all the stories that could’ve led off Friday’s CNN This Morning, the one that the cast settled on was Oprah Winfrey endorsing John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s Senate race with co-host Don Lemon desperately trying to suggest it all mattered.
Forbes
Oprah Endorses Fetterman Despite Oz History—Why Her Support Might Sway Voters, And Why It Might Not (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Winfrey’s endorsement of Former President Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential primary was estimated to have generated 1 million votes.
CBS News
Oprah endorses John Fetterman over Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 3, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Oprah Winfrey helped launch Dr. Mehmet Oz's television career when she brought him on her daytime talk show as a regular guest.
New Hampshire Public Radio
Oprah rejects her protégé Dr. Oz and backs Democrat John Fetterman in Pa. senate race (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Nov 3, 2022
New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description
Winfrey brought on Oz as a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show for more than five seasons in the early 2000s, giving him his big breakthrough.
CBS News
Oprah endorses John Fetterman over Dr. Oz in Pa. Senate race (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 3, 2022
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The Pennsylvania seat has for months been seen as the most likely pickup opportunity for Democrats in the evenly divided Senate.
The Guardian
Oprah Winfrey spurns Dr Oz to endorse Fetterman in Pennsylvania Senate race (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 3, 2022
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TV host who launched Republican’s career on her daytime talkshow had previously said election was up to Pennsylvanians
Triblive
Oprah endorses Fetterman over Oz (opens Triblive)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Triblive's feed description
HARRISBURG — TV icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday endorsed Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s hotly contested Senate race and rejected Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz, whom she had helped launch to stardom nearly two decades ago when she brought him on her popular daytime talk show as a regular guest.
New York Times
Oprah Winfrey is supporting Fetterman over Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race. (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 3, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Ms. Winfrey was instrumental in the rise of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity television doctor and Republican Senate nominee, but she has announced her support for his Democratic opponent.
Newsweek
John Fetterman honored by Oprah Winfrey endorsement over Mehmet Oz (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The Democratic candidate for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania told the hosts of "The View" that he feels Winfrey "understands what's at stake here in this race."
Towleroad Gay News
John Fetterman Begged Dr. Oz’s Ex-Pal Oprah For Endorsement Behind The Scenes For Months (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
John Fetterman and his team privately courted Oprah for an endorsement for months before the media mogul agreed, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The Week
Oprah announces she's supporting Fetterman over former protégé Dr. Oz in PA Senate race (opens The Week)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Breitbart News
Oprah Winfrey Backs John Fetterman over Longtime Friend Dr. Oz (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Oprah Winfrey jumped into the political fray this week when she endorsed Democrat Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman.
PoliticusUSA
Oz Begged Oprah Winfrey To Stay Out Of The Senate Race, So She Endorsed John Fetterman (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Nov 3, 2022
PoliticusUSA's feed description
At a virtual get-out-the-vote event, Oprah Winfrey shook up the PA US Senate race by endorsing John Fetterman for Senate.
Politico
How Fetterman drew Oprah into the race against Oz (opens Politico)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Politico's feed description
The longtime talk show host helped launch Oz's career on TV, but she's backing his opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race.
Washington Examiner
Oprah endorses Fetterman over Dr. Oz in key Pennsylvania Senate race (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey endorsed Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman over GOP challenger Dr. Mehmet Oz, a celebrity doctor-turned-candidate whose television career she helped launch.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Oprah Winfrey endorses Fetterman over Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 3, 2022
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Oprah Winfrey endorses Fetterman over Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Deseret News
Oprah endorses Fetterman over Dr. Oz, whose career she helped launch (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 3, 2022
Deseret News's feed description
She also backed other Democrats in key races

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