Fetterman defends debate performance, downplays stroke’s impact on Senate service

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PITTSBURGH — Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) sought to mitigate damage to his Senate bid from his heavily scrutinized debate with Dr. Mehmet Oz (R), arguing in extensive remarks during a campaign rally that his recovery from a stroke would not affect his fitness to serve in Congress.

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