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In reply to the discussion: John Fetterman discloses medical report and attending physician's comments [View all]peggysue2
(10,828 posts)Oz is a former cardiothoracic surgeon. Will he attempt to weaponize John Fetterman's heart ailment and recent stroke? I don't think stooping that low will help him. However, I would bet the rest of the Republicans and Super-Pacs will definitely go there. There is no low for most GOP politicos.
The good news? This medical experience bolsters John Fetterman's push for high-quality healthcare for all Americans, something Republicans have labeled RADICAL. Had the man not sought help in a timely manner, received the diagnostics and treatment needed, he could have easily ended up severely damaged. Or dead.
Too many Americans do not to have access to the quality care offered to a John Fetterman.
Why me and not thee?
He can also speak to the all too common reaction of ignoring symptoms (particularly among men), and then deciding you can take care of things on your own. Some men just don't like (or fear) hospitals, refuse to admit anything could ever happen them or are terrified of the financial implications. This is the kind of stuff that happens to ordinary Americans all the time.
Fetterman has the opportunity to take a near disaster and turn it into another outreach to ordinary voters. Which is what has made him so popular from the start.
Can a Dr. Oz compete with that?
I don't think so.