Stephen Medvic

political scientist, Franklin and Marshall College

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The race for Pennsylvania’s next senator could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. Candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz met for their first and only debate on Tuesday.

Did Fetterman-Oz debate in PA decide the makeup of Senate?

The race for Pennsylvania’s next senator could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. Candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz met for their first and only debate on Tuesday.

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In Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, who recently had a stroke, won the Democratic nomination for Senate.

Could Pennsylvania be the most important state in midterm elections?

In Pennsylvania, John Fetterman, who recently had a stroke, won the Democratic nomination for Senate.

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