A report by WTAJ indicates that the mayor of State College, Ezra Nanes, County Commissioner Michael Pipe and 2 candidates for the state house Robert Ziegler and Paul Takac have voiced their opposition of Dr. Oz, and support for Democratic candidate Jon Fetterman. The group says Fetterman has Pennsylvania roots and he understands what Pennsylvanians needs, while Dr. Oz does not. The men also stated that Dr. Oz is a threat to Pa, and that he has the backing of a disgraced and dangerous former president in Donald Trump, and that Oz will simply do and say anything just to get votes. They said that Fetterman has built trust with the people of Pa. since becoming Lt. Governor.