Dr. Oz Runs For Pennsylvania Senate Seat Despite Controversy

Dr. Oz has officially has started his political campaign!

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He is trying to win the Republican seat in the Pennsylvania Senate race.

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Current Republican Senator Pat Toomey is retiring.

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Jeff Bartos, Carla Sands, and David McCormick are also running.

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Trump’s pick, Sean Parnell, has dropped out of the race.

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However, Dr. Oz will have to rise above his past controversies.

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In 2014, he faced a hearing on Capitol Hill where was subbed a “snake oil salesman.”

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In 2015, doctors asked for him to be removed as VP of their surgery department.

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“Jeopardy!” fans even started a petition to get him thrown off the show when his guest hosting slot was announced!

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