Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announces he has cancer.

[Raine1967]

X-Posted from the Maryland group.

Gov. Larry Hogan announces he has an aggressive form of cancer of the lymph nodes.

The governor said there is a "very strong chance of success, beating it altogether and getting rid of the cancer."

"My odds of beating this are much, much better than my odds were at beating Anthony Brown," Hogan said.

"This latest challenge will require my attention and focus," Hogan said. "Fortunately, I'm blessed with a wonderful family."

http://www.wbaltv.com/politics/governor-to-make-announcement/33712810 He is giving a live presser right now.

Sending best wishes for his recovery.

[HERVEPA]

1. Right-wing gunner

No tears from me. When politicians policies contribute to the deaths of other, they deserve no sympathy.

[Raine1967]

2. I have had friends die of cancer. I can separate politics from disease.

you don't have to shed tears to know that sometimes, cancer trumps politics.

As a neighbor over here in NoVa, I feel like Marylanders are my neighbors. WE had McDonnell and now they have Hogan.

He said something interesting in his presser: he acknowledged that he has very good health care and then kinda waffled about the ACA — this might bring him around on the benefits of everyone having access to health insurance.

We'll see.

He is suffering from an aggressive and advanced stage of Lymphomic cancer. I wish that on no one. Stage three, possible stage four.

[HERVEPA]

3. Have to disagree. I've certainly known people with cancer.

Let him change his policies which help kill others, and I'll have sympathy.
Sorry, but things are connected.

[Rebubula]

7. Policies that Kill

Can you point to one or two policies that this Governor has put into place that kills people?

Please keep in mind he has just taken office this year and has held no seat of any power in his life

[HERVEPA]

10. Here

Many other examples. He's a darling of the NRA. Anti-choice, pro low minimum wage.
http://www.backwardlarry.com/?p=22

[Rebubula]

16. OK - excellent response

I still cannot support your position on his illness, but I respect your defense of it.

[Sheepshank]

13. apparently he is not able to separate his disease from the social sickness he protects

"My odds of beating this are much, much better than my odds were at beating Anthony Brown,"

[Raine1967]

17. I really despised that he said that.

I listened to his presser, and it was inglorious, to say the least.

[bigtree]

4. my first reaction is sadness

...this is the disease that killed my mother.

I wish him the very best for a full recovery, and my sympathy to him and his family at this difficult time.

[Raine1967]

6. Mine too, bigtree.

I am sorry about this disease that took your Mom away.

[FSogol]

8. Same here. Best wishes for a full recovery. n/t

[hrmjustin]

5. I hope his treatment works.

[LanternWaste]

9. it's a thing I wouldn't hope or wish on anyone.

Having worked in an outpatient cancer center in the early nineties, having seen its non-partisan destructiveness, having watched too many patients die from it (one in the waiting room) all I know is that it's a thing I wouldn't hope for or wish on anyone.

There is a type of HIV-related cancer that I didn't know about. My first, real introduction to AIDS was a patient whose significant other brought him in every day, and with such tender and gentle care, took care of him with more love than I've seen in any other couple. That was also my first non-fictional introduction to the gay community, and the absoluteness of that love changed my perspective forever more...

[Raine1967]

11. Oh LanternWaste…

[joeybee12]

12. That's too bad...

I don't wish that on anyone.

[bigwillq]

14. All the best to him.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[kelliekat44]

15. Didn't vote for him but I pray he has the best of care and can beat the odds.

Positive vibes and prayers for you governor.

[herding cats]

18. Cancer sucks.

I wish him the absolute best and I hope he beats it.

I don't care what side of the political spectrum you're on, I hate cancer with every fiber of my being.

[riderinthestorm]

19. Try going thru chemo Governor without MJ and get back to us on your position NOW

on legalizing this substance and giving amnesty to those incarcerated because of it.