US midterms: Can a celebrity doctor deliver for the Republicans?

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With just two weeks to go until the 2022 midterm elections, all eyes are on Pennsylvania and the two nominees vying for the Senate seat, Republican celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman. Whoever wins could have a huge impact on which party controls the chamber from next January. If the Republicans win it would spell disaster for President Biden’s ability to enact his agenda, with potentially global implications. Democrats had hoped the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion would give them the fire power they need to get voters to turn out – but the cost of living crisis is giving their opponents the edge. Washington Correspondent Martin Wall speaks to Aideen Finnegan about the candidates and what is at stake when voters cast their ballots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.