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Anonymous wrote:That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

As others have noted, he’d still be younger and fitter than most senators.

Democrats might want to highlight that that quack Oz might not get security clearances based on his mixed allegiances.

Did Dr Oz finally give up his Turkish citizenship?

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Anonymous wrote:That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

As others have noted, he’d still be younger and fitter than most senators.

Democrats might want to highlight that that quack Oz might not get security clearances based on his mixed allegiances.

Did Dr Oz finally give up his Turkish citizenship?

No, which is why it’s been said that he wouldn’t receive all the usual security clearances that senators get (I don’t know what they get; I only know clearances from a different angle).

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Anonymous wrote:That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

As others have noted, he’d still be younger and fitter than most senators.

Democrats might want to highlight that that quack Oz might not get security clearances based on his mixed allegiances.

Did Dr Oz finally give up his Turkish citizenship?

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Anonymous wrote:That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

As others have noted, he’d still be younger and fitter than most senators.

Democrats might want to highlight that that quack Oz might not get security clearances based on his mixed allegiances.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

This comes under the heading of "never let a crisis go to waste."
He had access to good medical care. He chose not to take care of himself. He did not ignore treatment because he didn't have access to it.
So, his decision making is not the best. At all.

I am the PP and I am a big Fetter-head so you won't get any agreement from me here. But yeah, if he can find a way to turn this medical emergency into an opportunity to talk about the importance of healthcare, I am for it. Why shouldn't he? Imagine if Trump had come out of Walter Reed talking about how great the care was that he got, and how he's going to work to ensure all Americans can get that kind of care - that could have been transformational. Of course he didn't do that, because he's a turd who doesn't care two whits if anyone else can get care, but. You know.

And, he has been Lieutenant Governor since 2019. If he wants all Pennsylvanians to have access to good healthcare, why didn't he do more about that during his term as Lt. Gov?

Anonymous wrote:That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

This comes under the heading of "never let a crisis go to waste."
He had access to good medical care. He chose not to take care of himself. He did not ignore treatment because he didn't have access to it.
So, his decision making is not the best. At all.

I am the PP and I am a big Fetter-head so you won't get any agreement from me here. But yeah, if he can find a way to turn this medical emergency into an opportunity to talk about the importance of healthcare, I am for it. Why shouldn't he? Imagine if Trump had come out of Walter Reed talking about how great the care was that he got, and how he's going to work to ensure all Americans can get that kind of care - that could have been transformational. Of course he didn't do that, because he's a turd who doesn't care two whits if anyone else can get care, but. You know.

And, he has been Lieutenant Governor since 2019. If he wants all Pennsylvanians to have access to good healthcare, why didn't he do more about that during his term as Lt. Gov?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

This comes under the heading of "never let a crisis go to waste."
He had access to good medical care. He chose not to take care of himself. He did not ignore treatment because he didn't have access to it.
So, his decision making is not the best. At all.

I am the PP and I am a big Fetter-head so you won't get any agreement from me here. But yeah, if he can find a way to turn this medical emergency into an opportunity to talk about the importance of healthcare, I am for it. Why shouldn't he? Imagine if Trump had come out of Walter Reed talking about how great the care was that he got, and how he's going to work to ensure all Americans can get that kind of care - that could have been transformational. Of course he didn't do that, because he's a turd who doesn't care two whits if anyone else can get care, but. You know.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

^ Me again, and yeah:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/04/us/politics/pa-senate-fetterman-dr-oz.html

Now that common-man appeal must include the contrition of an ailing patient who ignored his doctor’s advice for years and an overt appeal to the sympathies of the voters.

“Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn’t feel well,” Mr. Fetterman said in a statement on Friday that broke weeks of silence since he had left the campaign trail. “As a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”

The statement read like a confession. He suffered a stroke last month, just days before Pennsylvania’s primary, and seemed to let his campaign systematically downplay his condition. All that ended on Friday when he admitted that he suffered from a heart condition called cardiomyopathy and had left other heart issues untreated for years.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

The drama might enhance Mr. Fetterman’s appeal by further humanizing him, but that is not assured.

...

The point of both Fetterman's "confession" and his doctor's scolding is to point out that his condition is manageable and only became a problem because he refused to follow medical advice and "manage" his condition. The concert after a mild stroke and pacemaker surgery is that he has more serious medical problems that might interfere with him being able to perform the duties of Senator. The response to the media and public is trying to downplay the seriousness of his condition, e.g. the chance that it would further impact his ability to be Senator. Instead, his condition was solely because he neglected to follow medical advice, which he is promising not to continue. He is pledging to follow medical advice, take care of himself, and will be fully healthy to take office and fulfill his duties.

That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

The job is Senator, not pro athlete. Have people seen the age and overall health of some of the other Senators? Fetterman is still in the top half physically even after the stroke. Nobody would mistake the US Senate for the local peloton class.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

^ Me again, and yeah:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/04/us/politics/pa-senate-fetterman-dr-oz.html

Now that common-man appeal must include the contrition of an ailing patient who ignored his doctor’s advice for years and an overt appeal to the sympathies of the voters.

“Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn’t feel well,” Mr. Fetterman said in a statement on Friday that broke weeks of silence since he had left the campaign trail. “As a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”

The statement read like a confession. He suffered a stroke last month, just days before Pennsylvania’s primary, and seemed to let his campaign systematically downplay his condition. All that ended on Friday when he admitted that he suffered from a heart condition called cardiomyopathy and had left other heart issues untreated for years.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

The drama might enhance Mr. Fetterman’s appeal by further humanizing him, but that is not assured.

...

The point of both Fetterman's "confession" and his doctor's scolding is to point out that his condition is manageable and only became a problem because he refused to follow medical advice and "manage" his condition. The concert after a mild stroke and pacemaker surgery is that he has more serious medical problems that might interfere with him being able to perform the duties of Senator. The response to the media and public is trying to downplay the seriousness of his condition, e.g. the chance that it would further impact his ability to be Senator. Instead, his condition was solely because he neglected to follow medical advice, which he is promising not to continue. He is pledging to follow medical advice, take care of himself, and will be fully healthy to take office and fulfill his duties.

That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

^ Me again, and yeah:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/04/us/politics/pa-senate-fetterman-dr-oz.html

Now that common-man appeal must include the contrition of an ailing patient who ignored his doctor’s advice for years and an overt appeal to the sympathies of the voters.

“Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn’t feel well,” Mr. Fetterman said in a statement on Friday that broke weeks of silence since he had left the campaign trail. “As a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”

The statement read like a confession. He suffered a stroke last month, just days before Pennsylvania’s primary, and seemed to let his campaign systematically downplay his condition. All that ended on Friday when he admitted that he suffered from a heart condition called cardiomyopathy and had left other heart issues untreated for years.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

The drama might enhance Mr. Fetterman’s appeal by further humanizing him, but that is not assured.

...

The point of both Fetterman's "confession" and his doctor's scolding is to point out that his condition is manageable and only became a problem because he refused to follow medical advice and "manage" his condition. The concert after a mild stroke and pacemaker surgery is that he has more serious medical problems that might interfere with him being able to perform the duties of Senator. The response to the media and public is trying to downplay the seriousness of his condition, e.g. the chance that it would further impact his ability to be Senator. Instead, his condition was solely because he neglected to follow medical advice, which he is promising not to continue. He is pledging to follow medical advice, take care of himself, and will be fully healthy to take office and fulfill his duties.

That's the impression he's trying to give. The Pennsylvania GOP is going to try to spin it that he has a medical condition that may impair his ability to be a fully functional Senator and taking care of Pennsylvania. A war of words/messages.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

This comes under the heading of "never let a crisis go to waste."
He had access to good medical care. He chose not to take care of himself. He did not ignore treatment because he didn't have access to it.
So, his decision making is not the best. At all.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

^ Me again, and yeah:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/04/us/politics/pa-senate-fetterman-dr-oz.html

Now that common-man appeal must include the contrition of an ailing patient who ignored his doctor’s advice for years and an overt appeal to the sympathies of the voters.

“Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn’t feel well,” Mr. Fetterman said in a statement on Friday that broke weeks of silence since he had left the campaign trail. “As a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”

The statement read like a confession. He suffered a stroke last month, just days before Pennsylvania’s primary, and seemed to let his campaign systematically downplay his condition. All that ended on Friday when he admitted that he suffered from a heart condition called cardiomyopathy and had left other heart issues untreated for years.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

The drama might enhance Mr. Fetterman’s appeal by further humanizing him, but that is not assured.

...

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, Dr. Oz finally won the Republican primary...will be an interesting race of a New Jersey medical doctor TV star vs. a Pennsylvania blue-collar-ish politician with a recent heart condition.

David McCormick Concedes to Dr. Oz in the G.O.P. Primary for Senate in Pennsylvania
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/us/elections/pennsylvania-senate-oz-mccormick.html

And Fetterman's doctor released this note: Why would Fetterman want him to do this? His doctor didn't need to say anything because...HIPAA.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

Probably for the sake of appearing transparent? Also so he can say that he was ignoring his health before, but now he's not - and one of his big aims is to make sure all Pennsylvanians have access to good medical care so they don't have to go without treatment either.

Now that common-man appeal must include the contrition of an ailing patient who ignored his doctor’s advice for years and an overt appeal to the sympathies of the voters.

“Like so many others, and so many men in particular, I avoided going to the doctor, even though I knew I didn’t feel well,” Mr. Fetterman said in a statement on Friday that broke weeks of silence since he had left the campaign trail. “As a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”

The statement read like a confession. He suffered a stroke last month, just days before Pennsylvania’s primary, and seemed to let his campaign systematically downplay his condition. All that ended on Friday when he admitted that he suffered from a heart condition called cardiomyopathy and had left other heart issues untreated for years.

His physician, Ramesh R. Chandra, released a scolding note saying that when Mr. Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and a decreased heart pump in 2017, he was prescribed medicine, lifestyle changes and follow-up appointments, but that he “did not go to any doctor for five years and did not continue taking his medications.”

The drama might enhance Mr. Fetterman’s appeal by further humanizing him, but that is not assured.

...