According to research, Oprah Winfrey's endorsement of John Fetterman over Mehmet Oz in the pivotal race for the Pennsylvania Senate could carry more weight.

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If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman, according to Winfrey.

According to reports, Oz asked Winfrey to stay out of the race because he didn't want his friends to get hurt.

According to economists at the University of Maryland, Winfrey's endorsement of Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential primary resulted in about 1 million votes.

The University of Maryland found that Winfrey was one of the most influential celebrities and that her endorsement of Obama would not change their minds.

Pennsylvanians could see Winfrey's endorsement as a reason not to trust Oz, who was once dubbed "America's Doctor" by Winfrey, because he was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a medical expert.

Fetterman has claimed that he is a scam artist who peddles questionable medical advice.

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There is a validity to the number 89. According to a 2020 Morning Consult/ The Hollywood Reporter poll, a celebrity endorsement won't affect voting preferences.

Key Background

As Election Day nears, Oz has made inroads on Fetterman's double-digit lead in the race. According to the polls taken after the debate, Fetterman's performance had a small impact on his support. Oz had a two-point lead over Fetterman, but his lead is within the margin of error, according to a new poll. More than half of the voters in the second poll said they would probably or definitely vote for Fetterman and less than a third said they would vote for Oz. According to Cook Political Report, the race is one of four toss-ups that will determine control of the Senate. The odds of the GOP winning have changed. According to FiveThirtyEight, Republicans have a 45% chance of taking control of the upper chamber, the first time it has favored the GOP since July.

Tangent

Winfrey urged voters to back other Democratic candidates, such as Val Demings in the Florida Senate race, instead of Ted Budd.

Senate forecasts have moved toward Republicans in the final stretch before the election.

Fetterman attacks Oz over abortion comments.

Fetterman's lead was narrowed as Republicans rallied around Oz.