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John Fetterman has lingering speech issues after his stroke. What’s the impact on his Senate run?

In brief speeches he’s given on the trail, the auditory processing is noticeable but not an overwhelming distraction.

Lieut. Gov. John Fetterman with his wife, Gisele Barreto, speaks to a crowd of over 100 supporters in Montgomery County on the campaign trail for U.S. Senate in July.
Lieut. Gov. John Fetterman with his wife, Gisele Barreto, speaks to a crowd of over 100 supporters in Montgomery County on the campaign trail for U.S. Senate in July.Read moreSTEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer