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John Fetterman Is Very Online. That’s Not Why He’s Ahead.

If he debates Dr. Mehmet Oz in the fall, it will be worth watching.
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The Democrat running to be Pennsylvania’s next senator is famous for his ultracasual aesthetic and irreverent social-media strategy.

But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic.


Tweeting Through It

John Fetterman has been leading the Pennsylvania Senate race for a while, but this week’s Fox poll shows one of the biggest gaps yet: He’s leading Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz by 11.

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