Dr. Oz visits Waynesburg as part of statewide campaign tour
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz recently visited various businesses in downtown Waynesburg during his tour through southwestern Pennsylvania, and addressed a variety of topics, such as COVID-19, vaccine mandates and the distressed economy.
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Oz has been visiting counties throughout the state to garner support as he prepares to run against 15 other candidates in the Republican primary election on May 17.
On Feb. 21, Oz visited stores and businesses such as Mickey无毛视频檚 Mens Store, 5 Kidz Kandy, Mankind Gentlemen无毛视频檚 Cuts, The Fashion Shoppe and the Denny House, where he talked to owners and customers about topics and issues affecting them. For example, Victoria Bruno, owner of Mickey无毛视频檚 Mens Store, expressed concerns about keeping popular items such as boots and jeans in stock for her customers.
During his visits to businesses, he also spoke to several dozen people who met with him at the county无毛视频檚 Republican headquarters, addressing topics like health care, the benefits of and concerns with energy and coal, the Second Amendment, public education and the local, state and national economy.
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In regards to COVID-19, Oz said he supports vaccine and believes they have benefits, but he is against mandates and said individuals should be allowed to choose whether or not to get the shot. He also said the virus needs to be continued to be analyzed.
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Some residents in attendance spoke to Oz about their concerns such as lack of job opportunities, the county not reaping full benefits from the gas and oil industry and the area无毛视频檚 continuing decline in population.
Oz was joined in the visit by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters Township, and state Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Carroll Township.