Fetterman-barnens klädpik mot Oz: Huvtröjor
När demokraten John Fetterman klev upp på scen i Pennsylvania för att fira sin valseger var han som vanligt klädd i huvtröja och shorts – en utstyrsel som den republikanske utmanaren Mehmet Oz kritiserat.
– När han klär sig sådär sparkar han auktoriteten i skrevet, har Oz tidigare sagt enligt Independent.
Med sig på scen efter segern hade Fetterman sina tre barn – samtliga klädda i huvtröjor och shorts, precis som pappan.
Fettermans utstyrsel har fått stor uppmärksamhet även i medier. Modemagasinet Highsnobiety beskriver honom som Pennsylvanias första senator i arbetskläder, och tidigare i år konstaterade New York Times att den två meter långa politikern vänt upp och ner på vad som ses som ”valbart”.
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Democratic narrative
John Fetterman could very well become the future of the Democratic party after defeating Dr. Oz on Tuesday. With his unconventional tattooed, hoodie-wearing style, the former mayor and Lt. Governor resonated with the working class of Pennsylvania, and they marched to the polls to usher in their newest Senator.
Republican narrative
Pennsylvanians are in for a rough and radical future after electing a man who supports decreasing the state's prison system by one-third and pardoning violent criminals. Fetterman has clearly stated that he will work to codify Roe v Wade as well, against the ruling of the Supreme Court. His leftist agenda will not be well received in Pennsylvania.
Facts
- Pennsylvania's Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman defeated Republican challenger, Dr. Mehmet Oz, in the state's pivotal US Senate race. Fetterman will succeed retiring two-term Republican Senator Pat Toomey. [1]
- Fetterman, who served as Mayor of Braddock, Pa. for 13 years before he became Lt. Governor in 2019, received 50.3% of the vote, compared to Trump-endorsed Oz's 47.3%. Oz called to concede to his opponent on Wednesday morning. [2]
- As mayor of Braddock and then Lt. Governor, Fetterman became famous for his progressive platform, including supporting marijuana legalization and marriage equality. He also advocated for second chances for some criminals — including those with second-degree murder convictions. [3]
- Oz was a political novice who moved to the state from New Jersey ahead of the race, allowing Fetterman to charge him with not understanding the needs of Pennsylvanians. [4]
- Fetterman, who faced questions surrounding his health after suffering a stroke that caused a condition called "auditory processing disorder," said at a victory rally that his race was for “anyone that ever got knocked down that got back up." [5]
- The election was the most expensive this year for a US Senate seat, with a total of more than $300M spent and Oz contributing $25M of his own wealth. Fetterman used social media to campaign against Oz and bring in small-dollar donations. [1]
Sources: [1] abc [2] FOX News [3] NBC [4] Wall Street Journal [5] PBS NewsHour
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