Dr. Oz Gets Upper Hand Against Fetterman With This Clever Tactic
(NRPI.org) – Dr. Mehmet Oz (R), who is running for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, released his health records on Friday, September 23, to show that he is in good health.
“In the interest of full transparency over my own health, I saw my doctor again to get the most current appraisal of my health status. I agree that voters should have full transparency when it comes to the health status of candidates running for office.” Oz said.
The report was scripted by Dr. Rebecca Kurth in New York City, citing that at 62 years, Oz is in perfect health. However, the report revealed that his cholesterol level was “borderline elevated,” but this is an issue that he can address through dietary adjustment. It also referenced a polyp removed from Dr. Oz’s colon in 2010 and that an electrocardiogram showed that his heart is normal. In the end, the doctor did not recommend any medication.
This report is timely, as Oz is working to close the gap between him and Fetterman, and shining a light on his ill health can serve as a theme in Oz’s campaign.
John Fetterman suffered a stroke a few days before the May primary election. Since then, the candidate has been adamant about releasing any medical records and has denied access that would allow them to question his doctors.
Fetterman has also refused to debate Oz, which led two editorial boards- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Washington Post to call on him to release cognitive tests and other medical records to the press.
Oz has questioned Fetterman’s truthfulness and credibility in disclosing the effects of his stroke. However, Fetterman’s campaign team insists that the doctors said he is improving quickly and will make a recovery from the stroke.
Reporters have only gained limited access to question Fetterman directly since the stroke. He has also been campaigning and speaking publicly, but he speaks haltingly and struggles to hear when there is background noise. However, he agreed to a debate against Oz that will be held on October 25.
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