Would you vote for Donald Trump to become president of the United States again?
If you’re African American, the answer is most likely, “Heck No.” After all, according to the exit polls, between 87 and 90 percent of African Americans voted for President Joe Biden in the 2020 general election, not Trump.
So why would you vote for a person to represent your state in the U.S. Senate, who openly said he would vote for Trump in the 2024 presidential election?
That’s one of many reasons why you should not vote for Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Republican TV celebrity was pinned down by WPXI-TV anchor/moderator Lisa Sylvester, who made him declare during the Oct. 25 debate if he would vote for Trump. And Dr. Oz said he would.
The New Pittsburgh Courier realizes that everyone is watching our state of Pennsylvania in this Midterm Election. A Senate seat to the Republicans could work wonders for their party in terms of more control in Congress and the possible presidency in two years. We at the Courier, however, realize that Dr. Oz’s opponent, Lt. Governor John Fetterman, is the much better choice for U.S. Senate. We officially endorse Fetterman, the Democrat, for U.S. Senate.
Fetterman is a Pittsburgh-area guy. He is a person that did what most people wouldn’t even think about—becoming mayor of Braddock and truly caring about the African American population that lived and currently lives there. He didn’t run from some of the issues the town had. He tried his best to bring new businesses and opportunity to Braddock. His down-to-earth style rubbed people the right way, and he had the support of a variety of politicians and everydayers, Black and White.
When the clean-cut, Central Catholic High School-backed Conor Lamb challenged Fetterman for the Democratic nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania back in May, Fetterman crushed Lamb. It showed Fetterman’s mass appeal across the state, to those with blue collar and white collar jobs.
John Fetterman has his own backbone. He never had to be mayor of Braddock. He never had to be with the people. Who are we kidding here, he’s a Harvard University graduate. But for the last 21 years, he’s dedicated his life to bettering others in our area, particularly the lives of African Americans. Sadly, we can’t say the same about Dr. Oz…although his television show wasn’t all that bad.
The Courier also endorses Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis for Governor and Lt. Governor, respectively. Shapiro has shown an ability to consistently move up the ranks in the state to become a tough-on-crime attorney general, while being fair at the same time. And as for Davis, a hometown guy who loves McKeesport and the Mon Valley, we hope he breaks barriers by becoming the first Black Lt. Governor in the history of Pennsylvania. One day, we can see him becoming Governor—and so much more.
The Courier’s endorsements continue below. Remember, a lot of people like to talk the talk, but never walk the walk. We encourage you to “walk the walk.” If there are people you want to see in elected office, get out of that bed on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and rock that vote. Make the change. Let your voice be heard. This isn’t a game. This is real life.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator
JOHN FETTERMAN
Pennsylvania Governor
JOSH SHAPIRO
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor
AUSTIN DAVIS
Pennsylvania U.S.
Representative District 12
SUMMER LEE
Pennsylvania State
Representative District 19
AERION ANDREW ABNEY
Pennsylvania State
Representative District 21
SARA INNAMORATO
Pennsylvania State
Representative District 24
LA’TASHA D. MAYES
Pennsylvania State
Representative District 34
SUMMER LEE
Pennsylvania State
Representative District 35
AUSTIN DAVIS