Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, John Fetterman, said he would not discuss Mehmet Oz next week after the Republican campaign again mocked his health.

“Dr. Oz’s team … thinks it’s funny to make fun of stroke survivors,” Fetterman said.

Fetterman returned to the campaign this month after suffering a stroke in May. He leads Oz by about nine points in the polls.

Heart surgeon Oz made a name for himself as a TV doctor (he admitted to testifying before the Senate promoting diet pills that “have no scientific basis to present as fact”). His campaign has chosen to question Fetterman’s health.On Tuesday, it invited Democrats to next week’s debate.

the campaign said: “Dr. Oz promises to never intentionally hurt John’s feelings. Allow John to put all his notes in front of him along with his earbuds. This will prevent John’s staff from Get answers in real time.

“John Fetterman can always raise his hand to take a bathroom break…we will cover the cost of any additional medical personnel who may need to wait.”

Fetterman said:

“Today’s statement from Dr. Oz’s team made it very clear that they think it’s funny to make fun of stroke survivors. My recovery could be a joke for Dr. Oz and his team.” I don’t know, but it’s true for me.”

Fetterman also said he was “proud of my record as mayor.” [of Braddock] As Lieutenant Governor, I am always willing to compare my track record and values ​​to those of Dr. Oz. “

he said: [about debates] Once Dr. Oz and his team are ready to take this seriously.”

Oz told Pittsburgh radio station KDKA:

“My position is that I can only speak what I am saying, but that John Fetterman should be allowed to make a full recovery and as someone who has been through a difficult time, be prepared. It means supporting his ability to do so.”

The Oz campaign certainly says a lot.

Correspondence to Mr. Fetterman last week ridicule Regarding the video of Oz complaining about the price of Crudite, a senior adviser said: You have to lie about it all the time. “

Fetterman said: i survived it. I know politics can be messy, but still, I couldn’t imagine mocking someone about their health problems.