Senate Republicans wonder whether Dr. Oz is their Pennsylvania remedy

“It’s a good sign for the Republican Party that somebody of his standing and stature would want to run under the Republican banner,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of former President Donald Trump. “He’s got an incredible background and personal story. It’s good news for the Republican Party, and I think he’d be very competitive.”

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The surgeon-turned-talk-show-host Mehmet Oz made his Senate bid official this week, rolling out a campaign video in which he declared that the coronavirus pandemic “showed us our system is broken” and vowed to “put America first.” His Republican candidacy comes after Trump-endorsed candidate Sean Parnell ended his Senate bid after losing custody of his children…

In addition to his controversial medical advice, questions about Oz’s residency could become a focal point for his opponents. He previously lived in New Jersey, having resided in Pennsylvania since 2020; however, he grew up in the greater Philadelphia region, currently votes there and has his medical license in the state. He also attended the University of Pennsylvania for medical and business school, and there married his wife, who also has Pennsylvania roots.

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