Fetterman says debate with Oz ‘wasn’t exactly easy’

Penn. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman spoke on Wednesday, his first public look since his debate Tuesday night time.
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman acknowledged Wednesday that his Senate debate towards Dr. Mehmet Oz “wasn’t precisely simple.”

Fetterman’s admission got here throughout his first public feedback since Tuesday night time’s debate, the place the Democratic candidate, who was aided by a closed captioning system, struggled to present coherent solutions.

“Final night time I used to be with Dr. Oz, and tonight I get to be with Dave Matthews, so … belief me that’s a fairly good selection,” Fetterman mentioned at a rally in Pittsburgh, referencing the Dave Matthews Band frontman who carried out a number of hits after the lieutenant governor’s opening remarks.

“To be trustworthy, doing that debate wasn’t precisely simple,” Fetterman mentioned of his first and solely debate within the Pennsylvania Senate race. 

“I knew it wasn’t going to be simple after having a stroke after 5 months,” he added, jumbling a few of his phrases.

John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz debated Tuesday night for the open Pennsylvania Senate seat.

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Fetterman appeared extra relaxed Wednesday night time surrounded by 3,000 of his supporters, however mentioned his “auditory processing points” remained. 

“The truth is, I don’t assume that’s ever been executed earlier than in American political historical past,” Fetterman mentioned of his post-stroke debate by which he wanted a closed captioning system arrange to have the ability to comply with alongside. 

Earlier than strolling off the stage, Fetterman took a number of pictures at Oz, and he accused the Republican Senate candidate of getting the “worst line of that night time.”

“Final night time Oz mentioned that, and that i need to get this proper, quote, native political leaders ought to be resolve whether or not a ladies ought to get an abortion,” Fetterman mentioned. 

John Fetterman suffered a stroke in Might, and plenty of are questioning his capability to satisfy his Senate duties if elected.

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Fetterman was referring to Oz’s response to a query on abortion by which he mentioned,  “I would like ladies, medical doctors, native political leaders, letting the democracy that’s all the time allowed our nation to thrive to place the very best concepts ahead so states can resolve for themselves.” 

Fetterman’s struggles in Tuesday’s debate despatched Democrats, who see the race as important with a view to preserve management of the Senate, into near-panic Tuesday night time.

The White Home additionally dodged questions on Wednesday on whether or not President Biden watched the talk and what the administration considered Fetterman’s efficiency.