Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman showcased his knowledge of the National Football League during a campaign speech on Monday, leaving many social media users confused after appearing to forget the name of an NFL team.
Fetterman brought up the Philadelphia Eagles in an apparent attempt to create a relatable moment with the audience.
“The Eagles are so much better than … the Eagles,” recent stroke victim Fetterman shouted, making a pained expression after saying the same team name twice.
Some Fetterman fans postulated that perhaps the candidate was referring to both the NFL franchise and the rock band, though this explanation does not appear to be an accurate representation of what Fetterman was trying to communicate.
Detractors claimed Fetterman had forgotten the name of the Pittsburgh Steelers when trying to discuss Pennsylvania’s two NFL franchises.
Democrat John Fetterman: “The Eagles are so much better … than the Eagles!” pic.twitter.com/fHhwsVxdhA
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Last week, Fetterman turned and fled from a voter who asked why he refuses to debate opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz (R-PA), in a move that many critics confirms he is indeed afraid to debate Oz.
“Hey John, how come you won’t debate Oz before the voting starts,” an audience member asked Fetterman last Wednesday.
The recent stroke victim responded by turning his back, mumbling an unintelligible response, and shuffling away.
Fetterman’s campaign released the findings of two common post-stroke tests last week, giving them to the New York Times to report rather than the public. He suffered a stroke about four months ago, and remained hospitalized on election day and thus unable to deliver a victory speech.
Those tests – the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) and the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), according to Newsmax – found that Fetterman’s mental faculties are normal for a high school graduate around his age, according to Fetterman’s campaign, filtered through the Times.
