Reality has apparently caught up with Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Oz, 61, currently seeks to represent the people of Pennsylvania in the US Senate. Since announcing his candidacy last November, he has tripped over one obstacle after the next. First, he saw his syndicated talk show pulled from reruns on a number of stations in three major markets to avoid violation of the equal time rule.
Ratings for his show also plummeted in markets where it remained on the air. In addition, Oz invited wide criticism by voicing support for the anti-transgender views of JK Rowling, criticizing “cancel culture”, and calling for Dr. Anthony Fauci to be fired over his handling of the pandemic.
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Straw polls for the Pennsylvania Senate seat have found Oz falling far behind his fellow GOP primary contenders despite spending over $5 million on TV ads. Now, it appears reality is catching up to him. Radar Online reports that Oz has begun to plot his return to television in anticipation of his Senate loss.
“He is only 61-years-old and isn’t ready to retire if he doesn’t go to Washington DC,” sources told the site. “No one wants to admit defeat, but he isn’t a stupid man. He knows his campaign is on life support.”
“Like any good doctor, he is already looking for alternatives to keep his career alive if he doesn’t win. Fortunately for him, his appearances on Fox News and Newsmax have impressed the bosses. There is no doubt that he is a very gifted communicator on TV. Which is why there has already been talk about him becoming a primetime opinion host.”
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“We have not heard the last of Dr. Oz,” another source vowed. “Who knows, maybe he will be more powerful on primetime than sitting in the Senate. What is for sure is now politics is in his blood. There is no way he is going to return to talk about blood pressure and bowel moments [sic] when he could be talking about keeping America great again.”
The move to punditry and away from his medicine-themed talk show should also come as no surprise. Throughout its 13-season run, Oz and his show endured wide criticism over his endorsement of untested medical treatments.
In the meantime, Twitter continues to have a field day bashing Oz’s flailing campaign. Have a look at some of our favorite recent tweets…
Someone yelled "YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE" to Dr Oz as they were walking into the Keystone office building.
Definitely a state employee and hopefully a union member.
— Sean Kitchen (@pennslinger) March 15, 2022
I challenged Dr Oz to a debate… I dunno… like a few weeks ago. And still haven’t heard a thing from him… ? https://t.co/wbl2gHpTex
— Alastair McAlpine, MD ?? (@AlastairMcA30) March 15, 2022
#OzHole pic.twitter.com/Ndi8fOfVrg
— Melza B (@immelza) March 14, 2022
Follow the money.
Back to your house.
In New Jersey.
Where you live.
— Brendan McNulty (@VoiceofBrendan) March 14, 2022
Seriously why aren't more people talking about @DrOz shilling this dangerous snake oil? #MEHmet @JohnFetterman https://t.co/vbE18CWAl2
— Tara Dublin ??? (@taradublinrocks) March 14, 2022
Hannity endorsing Dr Oz is like The Joker endorsing The Penguin but far worse.
— Geronimo: Still Masked ????? (@GeronimoBPM) March 14, 2022
Dr Oz joins Vladmir Putin in the "Endorsed by Hannity" club.
— Pete Steitz (@PSteitz) March 14, 2022
I’m also trying to tell all Russians about an amazing weight loss solution endorsed by Dr Oz that the FDA doesn’t want them to know about.
— Dan Smith (@DanSmith112263) March 14, 2022
TomG
People in Pennsylvania are nuts (maybe there’s something in the water) and will actually vote for so-called “doctor”.
Cam
The entire Post is about how he is far behind all the other people running.
Mr. Stadnick
Did you not read the post?
MarcyMayer
TomG:
Are you really that ignorant? Dr. Oz is a real doctor; he’s a cardiac surgeon. That’s more than you’ll ever amount to.
Plus: He’s a very handsome man, although I don’t think he makes a good candidate.
Cam
@MarcyMayer
The right wing troll account desperately trying to deflect form the fact that he’s losing.
Oh, and notice how when the right wing trolls have no other defense for one of their own they try to talk about how good looking they are?
They tried it with Palin, with Melania, and now, here. I mean, if THAT doesn’t show how sad and weak their politicians are.
Prax07
I’m in Pennsylvania and no one I know would ever vote for a republican. Yeah we have Trumpers, some really Nutty ones, but a lot of us will never vote republican.
The Accidental Polemicist
Said the diversity lover.
MarcyMayer
Really, then how did Twomey and Trump win in Pennsylvania?
I guess you live in a cloistered liberal bubble in Center City, Philly.
Yooper
MarcyDarcy- Trump lost in PA, go back to thinking up other fairytales.
Cam
@The Accidental Polemicist
The right wing troll is getting angry and desperate. Normally it tries to hide its rac-ism a little better.
Kangol2
Prax, I hear you but let’s not forget, there are a lot of Republicans and Republican voters in Pennsylvania. Your state elected an extreme right-wing conservative, Pat Toomey, for several terms–and it should be noted that Don the Con’s attempted January 6, 2021 coup was a bridge too far for Toomey. So a Republican could win there. Oz, however, is a terrible candidate and thankfully few Republicans, Democrats and independents there are buying the crapola he’s trying to sell.
Bosch
“Said the diversity lover.”
That’s only an insult in KKK circles, sweetheart.
Fahd
I wish Oprah would use her substantial influence to impede Oz’s return to television.
Just like no one needs him in politics, he’d be a menace if he got back on tv.
Creamsicle
He’s starting to get that Joan Rivers look that people who get too much face work have.
stan_heck984623462
I did like him…..
Mr. Stadnick
Couldn’t he just go back to being a not on TV doctor? Does he not have a medical license anymore?
MarcyMayer
Dr. Oz is still a Board Certified cardiac surgeon.
Nancy Joyzee
he’s a FRAUD
Thad
Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate candidates are a pretty rancid bunch. But there’s a battle in the Democratic primary, too, and that means less advantage in the general election. Remember Pennsylvania has the largest rural population of any state, and somehow country folk feel kinship with “Republican values.” Even when they vote against their own actual interests.
CNY1983
jesus, cant this asswiper take a hint. GET LOST “DOC”.
scotty
“pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!”
Brian
He belongs in prison. He committed voter fraud. Where are the DAs?
Jim
Isn’t Oprah still making money off of the snake oil salesman????
Heywood Jablowme
“There is no way he is going to return to talk about blood pressure and bowel moments [sic] when he could be talking about keeping America great again.”
Hey, bowel moments [sic] are crucial to keeping America great again, that’s why Trump was always tweeting at 3 a.m. from the Golden Throne.
Terrycloth
Tv is so scripted and often statements and situations embellished for ratings..Dr Phil anyone ? DR Oz needs a brain transplant being a die hard republican and Trump supporter. Go back to your practice..stay away from politics and off our tv screens
Prax07
@marcey Please take a plugged in toaster with you the next time you shower. I know you probably only clean yourself once per year, but we’d all appreciate it if it was sooner rather than later.
Jack
Oprah is out here blacklisting Mo’nique and she can’t handle this whack-a-doo. Oprah can make someone disappear permanently if she wants to. I’m calling her right now……
BaltoSteve
Hmmm… “Fortunately for him, his appearances on Fox News and Newsmax have impressed the bosses. There is no doubt that he is a very gifted communicator on TV. Which is why there has already been talk about him becoming a primetime opinion host.” Well, it certainly wouldn’t be a huge jump from recent years on TV.