Sanders has heart stent surgery after chest discomfort
Source: Politico
Bernie Sanders experienced chest discomfort during a campaign event on Tuesday and had two stents inserted to address a blockage in an artery, his campaign announced.
Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days," senior adviser Jeff Weaver said in a statement. "We are canceling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/02/sanders-has-heart-stent-surgery-after-chest-discomfort-000164
sandensea
(21,639 posts)Polly Hennessey
(6,799 posts)Funtatlaguy
(10,879 posts)stopbush
(24,396 posts)not only for Sen Sanders, but for all of the older candidates, including tRump. This puts health of the individual candidates on the front burner. It will impact the older candidates directly as the are they too old? question will now come to the fore.
Sorry to write the above, but the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition has not been good in this country.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Your last sentence says: "Sorry to write the above, but the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition has not been good in this country."
Age may be a legitimate concern, but using such a broad brush is *historically* wrong.
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)42, 51, and 43, respectively.
tinrobot
(10,903 posts)It's not really a valid comparison.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Mosby
(16,319 posts)Because the media covered for them.
Heck, jfk publicly lied about having addisons. The media didn't call him out.
ETA https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/08/the-medical-ordeals-of-jfk/309469/
You really think comparing life expediencies of now with the early 1900s is valid?
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)Yeah, sure, I'm one of DU's loathsome Ageists, but I'm saying he should support a 70 year-old!
Polybius
(15,437 posts)She looks way younger.
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)But a healthy 70.
Polybius
(15,437 posts)Maybe it's just me, but when I found out she was 70 I was shocked.
former9thward
(32,025 posts)We need to nominate someone who is not social security plus age. Our modern successful candidates have all been relatively young. Obama, Clinton, Carter, Kennedy. LBJ was not elected into the office.
Polybius
(15,437 posts)It's not fair that only Republicans get to nominate the elderly. Since 1980, they've nominated Reagan, Bush I, Dole, Bush II, McCain, and Trump. Only Bush II was young.
We've only nominated one person over 62 since 1980, Hillary. It's not really fair, we need to run more good seniors. Either way, we're going it in 2020. It's either gonna be Biden, Warren, or Sanders.
Polybius
(15,437 posts)73+? 65+?
stopbush
(24,396 posts)I mean the candidates my age or older.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)"the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition..."
You'll of course support that conclusion with objective data or relevant historical evidence leading specifically to your allegation, yes?
stopbush
(24,396 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)Tom Yossarian Joad
(19,230 posts)OKNancy
(41,832 posts)This is not about the primary. Mentioning a candidate doesn't automatically mean it should go in the primary forum.
tavernier
(12,392 posts)but of course I wish him a full recovery. I think his work ethic and input are needed in the future of our country, even though I dont see him as our best candidate.
Good health to you, Senator.
True_Blue
(3,063 posts)I don't want to be selfish, but I hope he's able continue with his campaign. We really need someone like him right now. It sounds like he's doing good, so that's good news.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)He used to appear at a local event in southern Vermont and participate in a cow milking contest. Very popular, very approachable and always thinking beyond himself.
I was wandering around Lyndonville about twenty years back and noticed a Free Spaghetti supper with Bernie sign tacked to a telephone pole. What a great time. Bernie made a short speech then asked what was on everyones mind....a typical Bernie get together. I enjoyed listening to farmers, loggers, business owners, veterans, single Moms, carpenters, even several youngsters. Real grassroots.
Get well, Bernie.
bluestarone
(16,976 posts)InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!
Baclava
(12,047 posts)I know what I would do if it was me.
Get well soon, relax, and enjoy life
myohmy2
(3,163 posts)...3 stents and a quadruple bypass 14 years ago...seriously...
...2 stents; piece of cake...
...get well Bernie and get back on the trail...we need ya...
...
truthisfreedom
(23,148 posts)BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)Hes not my #1 Presidential pick, but that hardly matters at a time like this.
Take Care Bernie.