It was the first and only debate between the candidates for Senate in Pennsylvania.
Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz faced off in an hour-long debate in Harrisburg last night.
Both candidates expressed many of the same messages as they have been during their campaign.
Oz offered his input on abortion laws.
“There should not be involvement from the federal government in how state’s decide their abortion decisions. I’ve been in the room when there are difficult conversations happening, I don’t want the federal government involved with that at all,” Oz said. “I want women, doctors, and local political leaders letting the democracy that has always allowed our nation to thrive to put the best ideas forward so states can decide for themselves.”
Fetterman meanwhile said he supports fracking, despite opposing it earlier in his political career.
“I’ve always supported fracking and I always believe independence with our energy is critical and we can’t be held ransom to someone like Russia,” Fetterman said.
He also addressed his recent stroke.
“I had a stroke. He’s never let me forget it,” Fetterman said. “I might miss some words or mush two words together during this debate. It might knock me down but I’m going to keep getting back up.”
Fetterman used a closed-captioning monitor during the debate acknowledging he struggles with auditory processing. He did struggle to communicate messages effectively throughout the evening, but noted his physician said he is capable of handling the full duties of the job.
The debate received national attention as new polling shows a race that is very tight.
