'Impulse to conceal': John Fetterman loses out on major endorsement in heated Senate race

Republican Pennsylvania Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz has received the endorsement from one of the state's largest newspapers with little more than a week left in his heated race against Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.

The editorial board of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette issued its endorsement on Sunday, telling readers Oz was the candidate "better prepared to lead," and citing concerns over Fetterman's lack of transparency regarding his health and lack of real-world experience as reasons for the endorsement.

"We believe Mr. Oz is the better bet for Pennsylvania," the board wrote, before writing that Fetterman's health stemming from the stroke he suffered earlier this year was not an issue for them.

"His lack of transparency, however, in refusing to release his medical records is troubling. It suggests an impulse to conceal and a mistrust of the people. All candidates for a major elected office should release their medical records, as did Mr. Oz. If you want privacy, don’t run for public office," it added.

Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz participates in a debate with his Democratic challenger John Fetterman on Oct. 25, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (NewsNation)

The board wrote that Fetterman's "life experience and maturity" were also concerns because he "lived off his family’s money for much of his life," and had "little experience in holding real jobs or facing the problems of working people."