Despite having perhaps contributed to Dr. Mehmet Oz’s rise to stardom as a Republican candidate, Oprah Winfrey has supported John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate who is running against him.
During a live online event on Thursday, Winfrey said that if she were a Pennsylvania resident, she would vote for John Fetterman. She said, “I will tell you all this, though, because I stated it was up to the people of Pennsylvania.”
Fetterman changed his Twitter profile photo to reflect his newfound wealth after receiving a sponsorship.
Here’s what he tweeted to formally welcome Oprah to join #TEAMFETTERMAN:
The Fetterman campaign claimed that Oz’s “loud” backing of their candidate was the result of a personal connection between the two of them.
According to a comment attributed to Fetterman, the candidate responded to a question regarding Oprah’s endorsement by saying, “it is an honor and privilege to have her support in our campaign.” She has been a leader in the fight for gun control, racial equality, and the preservation of our constitutional republic. Having Oprah’s support as we enter the final stretch of this campaign and as I continue to advocate for the needs of people in Pennsylvania and across the United States is really meaningful.
Tom Bevan of RealClearPolitics, on the other hand, believes that voters should reject a celebrity’s endorsement.
After more than two decades in the industry, I can confidently declare that not even the most well-known names in the area have any effect on my sales.
According to Real Clear Politics, the average margin of victory is less than one percent.