Bernie Sanders Promised to Release 'All the Medical Records' Following Heart Attack,

[lapucelle]

Now Says He Probably won't.

At a press conference Tuesday, Sanders was asked if he planned to release any records to supplement the doctors’ letters.

“Yesterday you decided to release a few letters from doctors about your medical status. Should we expect any further information from you?” a reporter asked Sanders.

“I think we have released, it’s not just a few letters, as I understand it, we released two letters from cardiologists who are quite well known and one letter from the capitol physician,” Sanders said, adding “So I think we have done everything that, plus, what other candidates have done.”

Asked again if he’d be releasing more information, Sanders said “I think probably not.”

https://www.mediaite.com/election-2020/watch-bernie-sanders-promised-to-release-all-the-medical-records-following-heart-attack-now-says-he-probably-wont/

[TomCADem]

1. Elizabeth Warren Is First Democratic Hopeful To Release Medical Records

Also, kudos to Warren releasing her medical records a month ago. In contrast, you have Bernie going back on his word.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-warren-medical-records-democratic-primary_n_5de991b1e4b0d50f32b100dc

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released her personal medical records on Friday, making her the first Democratic presidential candidate this election cycle to disclose official health information.

Warren’s longtime personal physician, Dr. Beverly Woo of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, wrote in a letter that Warren is “in excellent health.” Warren’s only medical condition is hypothyroidism, which she treats with a daily dose of medication.

“In summary, Senator Elizabeth Warren is a very healthy 70 year old woman,” Woo concluded. “There are no medical conditions or health problems that would keep her from fulfilling the duties of the President of the United States.”

Warren is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 129 pounds, according to Woo. Woo also reported that Warren maintains a healthy diet, exercises frequently and has never smoked, done drugs or abused alcohol.

[Lexee]

5. She looks it.

[blm]

27. She looks 60 with the energy of a 30yo.

[George II]

2. Anyone surprised?

[sheshe2]

3. Biden released an extensive report.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287399742

BS said he would now says he won't. Letter from a doctor is enough. No, not good enough. The man just had a heart attack. We need transparency.

[Lexee]

4. Almost 80 yr old having a heart attack two months ago, doesn't work for me. No surprise no records.

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[George II]

7. You mean two months ago?

[Lexee]

8. Yes, you know, the heart attack he had just a couple months ago that took him down, cause heart

damage. That heart attack that he had a couple doctors write letters to tell all us not to worry, Sanders was doing just fine and could do the Presidential role. All is good. Then refuse to give us the actual records so we can see how intensive and destructive the heart attack actually was, as we ponder the kind of people he hires that are not solid Democrats, not even good Democrats and some, not even Democrats.

Yes, that heart attack a couple months ago.

Now I forgot what the question was, lol.

[George II]

9. You said two years ago in the post I responded to.

[Lexee]

10. Sorry my bad. I meant two months ago. Yes, lol. I will correct.

[TheCowsCameHome]

14. Hmmm. Let's check your medical records.

[Lexee]

15. Still need an upper scope for my esophagus but my lung catscan came up clear and blood work

has me healthy.

But then, who cares, I am not running for President and I didn't have a heart attack at almost 80.

[Thekaspervote]

6. Thank heavens sanders will not be the nominee!!

[mcar]

11. So of the 3 70+ YO candidates

only one refuses to release his medical records - something he promised. And, this is the one 70+ YO candidate who had a myocardial infarction just a few months ago - something his team kept secret for way too long.

This is not acceptable.

Let's recall how people on the left, the media and the Rs went completely crazy when HRC got pneumonia during the GE. Don't anyone tell me there's not a double standard.

[BlueMTexpat]

16. I will not be the one

to tell you that there is not a double standard.

And frankly, I am sick of anyone telling me otherwise.

[TomCADem]

18. Of Course, If Bernie Got A Fraction of The Scrunity Hillary Received...

...he would be whining about all the "Bernie-Bashing" going on.

[BlueMTexpat]

21. Definitely this! eom

[UniteFightBack]

12. Other candidates as in dotard dump? I guess he's making up and changing his rules as he goes along.

BIG FUCKING EYE ROLL RIGHT HERE.

[TidalWave46]

13. Who needs to see them?

Am I missing the joke?

[NurseJackie]

17. Figures.

[TexasTowelie]

20. +1

[NYMinute]

19. When Trump sent a bogus cryptic letter from a wacky doctor

I thought no one on our side will never do it.

Now look!!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

22. Bernie released as much as Biden.

And as much as Warren. Though she posted a bunch of lab results - most of which is gobbledygook to most untrained people. Hardly the “long form” some crave.

I trust the doctors who have actual training that signed off.

[lapucelle]

23. BS is the only candidate who volunteered assurances that he would release his medical records.

Independent Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said he will “probably not” release any medical records in addition to the doctors’ notes his campaign has put out, despite a promise he made — following his heart attack — to release “all of the medical records” to the public.

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“Of course, we’re — of course, people do have a right to know about the health of a senator and somebody who is running for president of the United States, full disclosure,” Sanders replied, and added “And we will make, at the appropriate time, all of our medical records public for you or anybody else who wants to see them.”

https://www.mediaite.com/election-2020/watch-bernie-sanders-promised-to-release-all-the-medical-records-following-heart-attack-now-says-he-probably-wont/

I wonder why any politician would glibly offer promises if he or she didn't intend to keep them.

[The Valley Below]

24. Problematic.

[Cha]

29. Bizarre.. If he doesn't release his

medical records it begs the question.. why not?

[Cha]

25. Yeah.. can't forget this.

[Bummfuzzle]

26. He had a heart attack a couple months ago. He does not get to compare himself to what the other

candidates put out.

[Cha]

28. And, this needs to stay on

the front page.. until further notice.

Mahalo, lapucelle

[Skidmore]

30. Where are his records?

The man has a problem with honesty and keeping promises.

[ehrnst]

31. One would hope he would be forthcoming. But unfortunately, that's not a surprise.

He very much needs to project the image of a spry man who is healthier than many who are younger. Many of his supporters, especially the younger ones view that as gospel, along with Hillary being a "frail old woman." Hence the emphasis from his publicist that he DID NOT FALL when his head injury became public. Falls are associated with old people, and many of his supporters point to Hillary's fainting as proof that she was too frail.

During the 2016 convention, anyone with any medical background could see that the small cut on his right cheek was a biopsy. Then we watched as it grew into a an oozing sore that the fall.

Then in early December of 2016 he announces that he had a basal cel carcinoma removed from his face.

And Jeff Weaver called Brazille immediately when HRC fainted from dehydration, to offer Bernie as a healthier replacement. Public knowledge about having a basal cel carcinoma on his face would have been problematic, to say the least

At the convention:



November 2016

[ehrnst]

32. Something disturbing must have come up in tests.

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Otherwise he would be happy to share how healthy he is.

[TomCADem]

34. The Fact of the Matter Is That There is A Significantly Increased Risk

Of a second heart attacks, particularly given Bernie's age. Do we really expect a medical test to state otherwise? Bernie is hiding the truth about his health.

https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/heart-attack/what-are-the-odds-of-having-a-second-heart-attack

What Are the Odds of Having a Second Heart Attack?

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when the flow of oxygen to the heart stops suddenly. This is usually due to the build-up of fat and cholesterol in the arteries. Each year in the United States, about 735,000 people experience a heart attack. For 30% of them, it isn’t the first time. Once you have one heart attack, the risk for having another heart attack rises; this risk is especially high for 3 to 5 years after the first heart attack. Every heart attack is different, though, and you aren’t just a number. There’s a lot you and your doctor can do to help prevent a second heart attack.

[ehrnst]

39. Bingo.

[Cha]

33. K!

[MineralMan]

35. Looks like he has walked that back, now...

[lapucelle]

36. It is not a good look to volunteer assurances and then not follow through. N/T

[MineralMan]

38. So you'd think, huh?

[Bummfuzzle]

37. I have decided since Sanders is not releasing the records our candidates should be talking about

Sanders heart attack at 80 just a couple months ago. They should be able to challenge Sanders ability to fulfill the role as both a candidate in GE and a high stress job of the Presidency.