NJ-09: New Jersey lawmaker recovering from heart surgery ahead of primary

[RandySF]

Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) is recovering from heart bypass surgery on Sunday, according to a statement released by his office Monday.

Pascrell, 83, went to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson after “experiencing indigestion and heartburn” after he returned to New Jersey from Washington last week, according to the statement.

During routine evaluations on Saturday, doctors discovered blockages in arteries that were bypassed during a procedure at the hospital the next day. Pascrell’s doctors expect him to make a “complete recovery,” according to the statement.

The surgery was done just days ahead of New Jersey’s Tuesday primary elections.

“I want to let everyone know when I got back to New Jersey from DC last week I wasn’t feeling 100%. During routine tests for indigestion my docs discovered blocked arteries. At their advice I had a procedure to fix the blockages. Not a wknd I was expecting from a little heartburn!” Pascrell tweeted Monday.



https://thehill.com/homenews/house/506017-new-jersey-lawmaker-recovering-after-undergoing-heart-surgery-ahead-of-primary

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Bill Pascrell is one of the best Democrats in the House.

He has not hesitated to advocate for LBGTQ, for reproductive rights, civil rights, funding for our district, and more. He speaks his mind on the floor of the House and his vote is not for sale.

[no_hypocrisy]

2. Part 2: This is reprehensible.

Bill Pascrell is being primaried.

This supporter's statement was in response to his challenger's dignified announcement that she recognized Pascrell had heart surgery and her thoughts were with this family: At 83 years old, it is time for Pascrell to pass the leadership position to Zina Spezakis. Zina will make Pascrell proud. Vote for Zina!

One day after surviving traumatic heart surgery, this "zealous" supporter tells Bill Pascrell to step aside to let his challenger run for his seat one day before the Primary Election.

No words.