.DrOz demands five debates as JohnFetterman slowly returns to campaign trail
Oz has repeatedly criticized Fetterman for his absence while recovering, using his debate challenge to highlight the Democrat’s health as a way to stoke concerns over whether he is capable of serving a full term in the Senate. The demand for a debate comes on the same day Fetterman is set to host an event in Erie, Pennsylvania, his first public rally since his stroke.“I've officially committed to 5 moderated debates across Pennsylvania.
"John is up for debating Oz — but we’re not going to do this on Oz’s terms,” Fetterman campaign strategist Rebecca Katz told the outlet. “A millionaire celebrity like Dr. Oz is probably used to pushing people around and getting his own way, but he’s not going to be able to bully John Fetterman.” Fetterman was then hospitalized just days before winning the nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the midterm elections in November, later conceding he “almost died.” However, he maintains that the incident would not hinder him from completing his Senate duties.