The first and only debate between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania took center stage this week in politics.
Democrats had banked on turning Pennsylvania blue after Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) announced his retirement from the Senate, but Fetterman’s shaky debate performance on Tuesday reset the race and put their pickup opportunity in doubt.
While claiming his doctor deemed him fit to serve following his May stroke, Fetterman had difficulty forming coherent sentences as he relied on closed captioning technology to process the debate questions.
Fetterman tried to mitigate debate damage at a rally with supporters and musician Dave Matthews on Wednesday. “I might not get every, every word the right way,” Fetterman told the crowd. “But I will always do the right thing in Washington, D.C.”
Meanwhile, Oz benefited from a boost in the polls and got an assist from former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley in the campaign homestretch before Election Day.
Here’s a look at scenes from the campaign trail the week of Oct. 24, captured by Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.
John Fetterman tries to move past his shaky debate performance
Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) builds momentum for Pennsylvania Senate race
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser kicks off leaf collection season
