Fetterman Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Oz In New Pennsylvania Poll

[Demsrule86]

Go, Fetterman!!! Please look at the part where voters say Oz being from Jersey may not understand PA well enough to be its Senator...so much for Fetterman's trolling of Oz on Social media is not working. It is working.

"TOPLINE Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) has opened an 11-percentage-point lead in Pennsylvania's open Senate race against Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Trump-endorsed TV show host turned Republican politician, according to one Fox News poll—a trend that appears to be driven in large part by a massive enthusiasm gap between the candidates' supporters

Some 47% of Pennsylvania voters intend to cast their vote for Fetterman, while 36% plan to vote for Oz, according to the poll, which surveyed 908 people from Friday to Tuesday.

Fetterman supporters strongly back their candidate, with the poll finding 68% are behind him "enthusiastically," but only 35% of Oz supporters say the same about the Republican.

Some 52% of voters also said they are "extremely" or "very" concerned that Oz, who spent decades living in New Jersey before moving to Pennsylvania in 2020, is familiar enough with the state to effectively serve as one of its senators.

The Fox News poll found the largest lead for Fetterman of any major survey so far—he holds an 8.7 percentage point advantage over Oz in RealClearPolitics' polling average of the race."

Please note, the only recent poll is Fox showing 11 points...the others are from June.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2022/07/28/fetterman-takes-double-digit-lead-over-oz-in-new-pennsylvania-poll/?sh=42bc58806227

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2022/senate/pa/pennsylvania_senate_oz_vs_fetterman-7695.html

[lark]

1. Woohoo!!

I really like him and so hope he wins!!

[Demsrule86]

8. I am very optimistic and the BS about how he is a socialist has been tried before in two

statewide races. And it failed.

[greatauntoftriplets]

2. Good news.

I'm not in PA. but hate the idea of having a snake-oil salesman buffoon like Oz in the Senate representing that state.

[Demsrule86]

7. He is the worst...a grifter that's what Oz is...how are you feeling greataunt?

[greatauntoftriplets]

11. I've never watched his TV program or read his books.

Yet I've long had a bad impression of him. That smarmy look of his is a total turn-off. Ugh.

I'm doing all right. What about you? You've been through a lot lately. Hope that you're doing better.

[Demsrule86]

12. I am better. On the third I get fitted with a heart monitor for the next two weeks or so. fun times.

[greatauntoftriplets]

14. That's good to hear.

They should be able to lean a lot from the heart monitor. I hope that it's positive news for you.

[gab13by13]

3. I never could understand

why moderate Democrats were so worried about Fetterman? Democrats need to get behind Shapiro because a lot of dark money is flowing to Mastriano. Why they were worried about Fetterman and no mention of Shapiro is confusing.

[Demsrule86]

5. And Shapiro is winning by 10 in the new polls...PA isn't going to elect a Nazi.

I agree about Fetterman. I love the guy and he has proven he can get elected statewide...he took down a sitting Lieutenant Governor...Wolf and Fetterman won big in the governors race too. I am progressive. I want progressives where they can win...some don't realize that because I support moderates or even conservative Democrats if that is the only person who can win... But Fetterman is way better than Lamb...nothing wrong with Lamb but Fetterman is Progressive with a capital P! I am so excited. Now Tim Ryan is up in Ohio too...it would be so awesome if they both won!

[Diamond_Dog]

15. Yes, I am Soooo hopeful about Ryan

Vance keeps uttering complete nonsense, Ryan is the voice of sanity, and yet we still have to sweat over this election because of so many MAGATs here

[Demsrule86]

28. I am too...fingers crossed.

[bearsfootball516]

13. Shapiro is a strong favorite at this point.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/governor/pennsylvania/

[Elessar Zappa]

18. Mastriano's not going to win.

[Leghorn21]

4. ...and here's John with his dad a few years ago!:

That’s Dad + me. July, 1970. Berks County.

He was a member of @UFCWLocal1776 working at the ShopRite. His Union helped keep our young family together and food on the table.

52 years later, July 2022 -1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days away from an election with so much at stake.

Let’s flip this 🔵💪

Link to tweet

GO JOHN FETTERMAN

[Demsrule86]

6. Fettereman's dad look so much like him...thanks. What a cute picture.

[yankee87]

9. Fetterman - future president

I believe that Fetterman will be a future president. He appeals to all types of voters with his "every man" persona. Also, he does the work required to win.

[Demsrule86]

10. He will be a Democratic Rockstar mark my words!

[Rob H.]

16. Here's hoping this placates people who are Not Thrilled

or that it at least gives the rest of us a break from their disingenuous concerns.

[Demsrule86]

25. Yeah, some Lamb supporters are still quit bitter but they don't live in PA...thankfully!

[IcyPeas]

17. Oz's Great Escape

...Oz spent part of his time in Pennsylvania and the other part of the time in Palm Beach until at least June 9, waiting it out and doing some fundraising. His first post-primary event was June 10. Then, at the end of June, Oz flew off to Europe, specifically to Ireland, to see family until early July.

That, apparently, was one vacation too many. Indeed, it was a move that greatly annoyed the National Republican Senatorial Committee,...

Even Trump is complaining about Oz to Sean Hannity, who coaxed him to endorse the TV doctor, saying that he’s running a terrible campaign, even though Oz has some of the best political professionals TV money can buy, like Chris Hansen. “No one can believe that he took a damn vacation at the end of June, after only coming back to the state on June 10,” said a Republican strategist. “He screwed up with that video that was from his New Jersey house instead of Pennsylvania house. It’s really bad.”

https://archive.ph/q8Hl1

Link to tweet

[Demsrule86]

26. That is lovely...you only get one shot at making a first impression. I am in Ohio. I used to

live in PA. I can call for GOTV because I know the state...I am in nearby Ohio too. I can tell you that Oz is a gift...the worst candidate the GOP could have picked...McCormick is considered 'corporate' and boring but he is pretty normal. Oz has dual citizenship with Turkey, served in the Turkish Army, and voted in Turkey in 2020. Mark my words, there are Republicans that will vote for Fetterman who think Oz is a national security risk. And the fact he is Muslim is bad for a Republican And as for Mastriano...there are GOP PA Party people that are supporting Shapiro and are actively campaigning against their own candidate! Trump did us a solid by picking Vance, Oz, and Mastriano. hehe.

[Brainfodder]

19. To be fair, muhaha! A popular enough sitting Lt. Gov is suppose to win here!

Just feels extra sweet that a crooked asshole who does not live there is exposed for the cost to his dumb AF donors/voters, that got him here in the first place, so kind of a win/win?

[Demsrule86]

27. Absolutely. Have you seen the videos of Fetterman in the legislature...OMG, I look forward to

seeing him in the US Senate. He is a force of nature.

[kentuck]

20. But he still doesn't have 50%...

Which means he doesn't officially have a majority. Perhaps a large plurality?

[Demsrule86]

23. It is not even August until tomorrow...the poll I cite is the only one in the Real Clear Politics

average that was taken in July, the rest were from June. It is a Fox poll and I hate them, but their polls are pretty good usually. I believe Fetterman is going to win with these sorts of numbers so early. Also, Shapiro is going to win it seems... I thank God for that. Mastriano is Nazi.

[Demsrule86]

24. You can call it a plurality or whatever...it is still damn good and I am optimistic. This is a big

win for us...over in Freeperland they are worried but seem convinced that they will lose both PA and OH but win Nevada. I don't think they will win Nevada. Tim Ryan is up five points. We could expand the Senate. And we have Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin...now I worry he may be too progressive for today's Wisconsin but others whom I respect tell me he is not...so fingers crossed. That would be so wonderful to win all of them. This is not your father's midterm, we have a shot here. I really think that we are on the cusp of a breakthrough...I hope so anyway. Could I be wrong? Absolutely...but I hope I am right and will do what I can to win.

[Captain Zero]

38. If Oz is nowhere near 45% at this point, he probably won't be and

a traditional measure of candidate strength is if one month before the election he is not at 45%, he is not going to win.

[Demsrule86]

45. That is a good point. And you only get one chance to make a good impression and Oz failed

dismally.

[Azathoth]

21. These are Trump-Biden or Trump-Hillary numbers

Democrat is on fire, has a motivated and enthusiastic voting base, ten point lead in the polling against a universally despised opponent...

And yet is stuck at 47%. Not even a simple majority.

The GOP base have been conditioned to lie to pollsters and literally everyone who isn't part of their alternate reality ecosystem.

But they will still vote. In droves.

[Demsrule86]

22. It is early days yet...I doubt everyone is as involved as we are...those are good numbers...I will

take them. I am sure Oz would too...and the important question that was answered is this Fetterman has been able to raise significant doubts as to Oz's suitability to represent PA in the Senate...he is from Jersey and doesn't understand PA...that that has destroyed his chances.

But I find it difficult to understand why you seem so vested in Oz having a chance...I don't think he has one personally. And from my calls, the fact that he is a Turkish citizen is not playing well either. He served in the Turkish army and voted in Turkey in 2020. He is also Muslim which would be fine for one of ours but not for a Republican.

[TheBeam19]

29. Excellent.

[Demsrule86]

30. I am pretty psyched....Fetterman will be a great Senator.

[TheBeam19]

37. I used to live in PA

in a town called Malvern, just outside Philly (in case you're not familiar with the area). This race makes me wish I still lived in the state just so I could vote for him.

[Demsrule86]

42. I moved to Ohio...I used to live in Matamoras and near Pittsburgh...But I can vote Tim Ryan

as I am in nearby Ohio.

[TheBeam19]

43. Awesome. I'm a big Tim Ryan fan, too.

[Demsrule86]

44. Tim Ryan is one of the nicest most honest people on the planet....he is as they say good people.

I adore Fetterman as well...both are stellar candidates.

[Stuart G]

31. This is Aug 1, the election is ???November?? Anything can happen till November.

[Demsrule86]

32. That is true...but this is a very good sign and Fetterman has been ahead the entire time.

We are 100 days from election day...and first impressions matter. Oz made a bad one and I doubt he will recover nor will Mastriano...so odd- to be having to defend good news about a Democratic candidate.

[Demsrule86]

33. Do you object to this OP for some reason...is there some sort rule about not posting polls

in July or August? I think good news needs to be reported. As for what this means. Well, I have my opinion and you have yours. Time will tell.

[DFW]

34. Embracing right-wing extremist candidates in a state with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh

That was a risky strategy from the start.

It doesn‘t seem to have improved their candidates‘ chances much since their primaries were decided.

[Demsrule86]

35. That is very true...I have no idea what they were thinking...maybe that Trump matter more than

really does? And his recommendation would be enough?

[W_HAMILTON]

36. Those on the "far left" should take a page from Fetterman's book.

Stop attacking good Democrats and go after the fucking fascist REPUBLICANS.

Stop trying to divide and conquer "the good guys" and go after the *actual* bad guys here.

After what has happened over the past few years and seen how little is accomplished by the left when it attacks its own, I do not see myself supporting any politician on the left that unfairly goes after another politician on the left. Win on your own merits, ideas, and policies and spend your time attacking your REPUBLICAN opponents.

[LenaBaby61]

39. Stop attacking good Democrats and go after the fucking fascist REPUBLICANS.

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I'm on twitter a fair amount, and a good number of far left idiots on twitter STILL attack Hillary Clinton, and this country's been set on fire by the GQP US Taliban party

[Demsrule86]

40. Thank you. That is so f'ing true. Why would anyone object to the news that a Democrat is

winning by 11 points? Why?

[LenaBaby61]

48. Far lefties on twitter ....

These are the kind of ignoramuses, dummies & outright assholes you'll see representing the FAR-left over on twitter. And yes, there most definitely is a FAAAAAR left on twitter

Link to tweet

[Demsrule86]

49. What a bunch of bullshit. There is no such thing as Blue Maga...either Russian trolls or

a republican trying to fool the stupid into believing there is such a thing.
Thanks...

[Demsrule86]

41. I have not idea why you directed this to me. Fetterman did not attack Lamb or any of the candidates.

He attacked the GOP during the primary. The other candidates including Lamb did attack Fetterman however. It was a primary and while I do not approve, I understand why it happens. Fetterman is the candidate so we need to all get behind him...I have attacked no one. This is about a good poll which for some unknown reason, some object to.

[W_HAMILTON]

46. I didn't direct it at you.

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It was just a comment.

And Lamb attacking Fetterman is what soured me on Lamb.

I do not like when those on the left attack good Democrats.

[Demsrule86]

47. I was confused because I don't like attacking Democrats either. I respected Fetterman for this also.

Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate it.