John Fetterman, Pennsylvania lieutenant governor running for Senate, suffers stroke
CBSSep 09, 2022
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has been hospitalized following a stroke, just two days before the state's primary election.
The democratic candidate tweeted that doctors were able to remove a blood clot and stabilize his heart. He also stated that he didn't suffer any cognitive damage.
The race to replace Pennsylvania's retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is one of the Dem's most significant electoral opportunities. Although this is a bump in the road, Fetterman is ready to fight in this high-stakes race.
The revelation has created a cloud of uncertainty for the Democrats. Fetterman's imposing stature is a large part of his political appeal - a showing of physical weakness may boost the Republican party's chances in Pennsylvania.