The highly publicized race between the Trump-endorsed TV doctor and the former hedge fund manager is too close to call
The circus-like nature of the race made for an amusing split throughout conservative media and within Trump’s circle. Sean Hannity dutifully lined up behind Oz, giving him plenty of airtime while attacking Barnette, even bashing her for marching on Jan. 6, something he and Fox News as a whole have spent the past year-plus trying to cast as no big deal.
Oz, McCormick, and Barnette all pledged their allegiance to Trump, but the Republican establishment backed McCormick largely because it believed he had the best chance to win the general election. Trump disagreed, citing Oz’s TV presence. “ He has lived with us through the screen and has always been popular, respected and smart,” Trump said in endorsing him. for governor, who campaigned with and endorsed Barnette. Republicans