PA-SEN: John Fetterman had a stroke Friday.

[RandySF]

Link to tweet

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[True Blue American]

1. Oh boy

Conor Lamb was just on CNN!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

47. Here is that appearance

Link to tweet

[Hoyt]

2. Damn.

[rso]

3. Fetterman

Hope for a quick and complete recovery, he will easily beat any of the three possible and very vulnerable MAGA opponents.

[former9thward]

4. There is no way any doctor can say "no lasting damage" that quickly.

[jimfields33]

6. True. He can get better but there are problems that last a long time.

[spooky3]

7. With brain scans and MRIs, they can in many cases. Nt

[former9thward]

12. Let's see the medical report.

Instead of someone's tweet.

[uponit7771]

40. Matters which MRI, I had a brain injury and thought I was in the clear from these also until the ...

... absents seizures came and had a deep brain scan showing "bruises" in the places I had cognition problems.

A year in speech therapy and I still have aphasia which sucks at my age

[JohnSJ]

23. He better release his medical records at a minimum. Not only for transparency, but to demonstrate

that his health status is not an issue

[Polybius]

60. Connor Lamb isn't going to win on Tuesday

Democrats like to vote early for some reason. Releasing medical records could hurt him against the Republican.

[JohnSJ]

64. I worry about the general election. I don't care who the Democratic nominee is as long as we win

the general, and Cook rates it as a toss up

and as soon as we have the nominee in Pennsylvania I will be donating to that nominee, who will most likely be Fetterman, along with Ryan in Ohio, Warnock in Georgia, Beto in Texas, etc

[Polybius]

65. That's why I don't really support him releasing his medical records, because it's too late

Let's say he releases them today, and something is bad. It won't stop him from winning on Tuesday because most voted already, but it could hurt him in the general election. Especially if it's Oz and he releases his and it's good.

[Demsrule86]

55. You wish...he is fine and will be our next Senator from the great state of Pennsylvania.

[spanone]

5. Good thoughts to Mr. Fetterman

K&R

[LetMyPeopleVote]

8. I just saw this

Link to tweet

[hlthe2b]

10. I know it is fruitless to hope that (even Dems) won't hold this against him, but he really

SHOULD have a good prognosis, caught early, with proper care and follow-up.

Primary is Tuesday... Tense already...

[GoodRaisin]

9. Why?

Why can’t it be Trump or some other fascist piece of shit?

Hope he’s feeling better quickly and will be ok to go.

[Sugarcoated]

53. We wouldn't necessarily know

because he is lying Fascist garbage

[2naSalit]

11. Yikes!

How bad was it?

Will he recover?

ETA: The tweet says he'll be okay, was caught early with little or no damage. Whew!

[Demsrule86]

15. He is fine.

[2naSalit]

18. Saw that, thanks.

It's not an automatic "out of the pool" event as it once was. Good thing. He needs to become the next Senator from PA.

[Demsrule86]

45. He absolutely needs to win. I imagine he has a considerable lead now as many have early

voted for the Primary.

[rogue emissary]

13. Now they have to explain the cover up.

They cancelled multiple events without releasing this info

[Demsrule86]

16. No they don't...nice try though. Lamb is still losing.

[rogue emissary]

17. Do you ever have facts on your side?

[Demsrule86]

57. Are you always this obvious about you dislike of a Democrat...damn I got so upset I spilled

my soda on my new socks...oh well going to have to wash them.

[Doc Sportello]

46. What cover-up?

Maybe they were waiting on more information. I don't know and niether do you, depsite your claim.

[peggysue2]

49. What cover-up?

He felt ill, his wife dragged him to the hospital (like most protesting men) after which he was diagnosed, treated and given a positive prognosis. Everything is in the tweet and two days is hardly a cover up.

My father-in-law was in his early 80's when he suffered what was once considered a fatal stroke, a widow-maker, the clot in the arteries at the back of the head. Like John Fetterman, he was rushed to the hospital, received the correct treatment in a timely manner and was back on his feet within a week. No complications.

Fetterman is far younger and stronger than an 80+ year old.

When I heard Fetterman was sick, I honestly thought possible Covid from all the meet and greets. This particular health incident means the man's been given a health heads-up and will be up on his feet to fight another day.

Lucky for him. Lucky for us all.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

14. This was just posted

Link to tweet

[rogue emissary]

19. Two days to admit this info.

[AntivaxHunters]

20. Come on he was recovering from a stroke

What do you want him to do, grab his phone and start tweeting?
It's a stroke not a stubbed toe.

[Demsrule86]

22. The above poster hates Fetterman...He/she has posted in multiple threads.

[mcar]

24. He has a campaign team, right?

Do you really think the media and Republicans are going to accept this?

[Demsrule86]

26. Sure the media and the republicans would love to get Fetterman out as he will win. I don't

believe Lamb can win a General but Fetterman can and will.

[AntivaxHunters]

27. His campaign team shouldn't be tweeting

what happened which would violate HIPPA.

Stop worrying about what Republicans think. They don't give a flying frack what we think so why should we?
They can toss off and stick their tongue in an electrical outlet for all I care at this point. They're the party of death, misery, and outright stupid who think women are objects and should be submissive.

[mcar]

35. Of course it wouldn't violate HIPAA

His campaign team would have released the information on Fetterman's OK. See, no HIPAA violation.

Stop worrying what the Republicans think? I don't GAC what they think. I know what they will do with their campaign ads. I'm also already seeing reporters note that the Fetterman campaign waited 2 days to release this info.

[Demsrule86]

41. Well I think that was wise...I suppose it had to be determined if this was serious or not and

and what caused it which was a blood clot by the way. It could happen to anyone at any age.

[AntivaxHunters]

51. Let me elaborate

What I'm saying is that his campaign team would need authorization & permission to do such a thing.
When someone has a stroke, the last thing people are thinking about is that and he likely wasn't in any sort of condition to do so anyhow. It's a stroke. Cognitive function is often impaired.

Let them run their campaign ads all they want. They'll do it regardless. Just like they did it with Obama trying to equate him to a "Communist" and how he wasn't born here. People who believe that stuff will NEVER vote for any Democrat to begin with. Put that energy towards chasing young voters who feel disenfranchised and undecided indy voters.

[mcar]

56. Hmm, but you have said he's just fine

You are worried about cognitive function?

He's a senatorial candidate. Yes, he was in an emergent situation and may not have been able to give permission for details to be released. His team could still have put out a statement saying he was feeling unwell and out of an abundance of caution was taken to the hospital.

Done and done.

[Renew Deal]

48. Stop posting and go look up HIPPA.

Because you clearly have no idea what it is.

[AntivaxHunters]

50. I most certainly do know what it is

You may wish to look it up.
Do you recall when Bernie had a heart attack on the campaign trail? Same deal. What was the answer? Same answer.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

We're all on the same side here. Chill.

[rogue emissary]

32. They think because they like him. The media and GOP will be respectful.

[mcar]

37. ...

[AntivaxHunters]

52. Did I say such a thing?

So why are you gaslighting?
Republicans will never be respectful. The last time they were Ike was in office and they were supporting the efforts of Labor.

[Demsrule86]

44. And we care because? The media and the Republicans never accept anything from us...

if this is all they got, we will be fine. And by the way, a good majority of PA has already early voted. So let's not beat a dead horse and prepare for the General. The primary is on Tuesday. He is leading by 40 points or so and is above 50%. I am so relieved he is OK. Biden had a brain tumor you know.

[rogue emissary]

28. No but canceling events and having multiple reports

openly wondering if he has COVID. Means you let the press know about any health issues. Even if you don't have a doctor's diagnosis.

You at least release a statement while the candidate is in the hospital. Something like "In an abundance of caution, the candidate has gone to hospital and we will update when we know more."

That's all that's needed.

You don't cancel events and say nothing.

Look how the media treated VP Harris announcing she had COVID.

You think the press would forgive her if the White House had waited two day to release that info?

[AntivaxHunters]

30. To me this is concern trolling defined

While I understand what you're saying, at the same time strokes aren't a cold. They're very serious things which you have minutes to combat or you're a vegetable. I think that takes priority over his campaign team releasing a statement when he isn't in any condition to give them that sort of permission to begin with.

He's lucky to be alive and we should be celebrating that instead of "why didn't he release a statement sooner?!?!?"

[Demsrule86]

58. I agree completely...this one hates Fetterman.

[obamanut2012]

67. 100% agree

[Demsrule86]

21. I sure do...more than 30 points of them-which is Fetterman's lead over Lamb...damn you still remind

me of someone...oh well, it will come to me eventually.

[JohnSJ]

25. Do you think it is reasonable that he release his Medical Records?

There are still a significant number of undecided voters also.

I don't actually care which DEMOCRAT wins, as long as that candidate wins in the general election

[Demsrule86]

39. No, I think it is too late and I doubt his supporters will care... If need be it can be released

before the general.

[JohnSJ]

43. With 37% undecided, if the polls are correct, I don't think it is too late to reassure people that

he is more than healthy to compete

[Demsrule86]

59. That is an old poll...he is at 51%. Not many polls but I found a couple last 24 hours.

And that was last week- probably more now.

[JohnSJ]

63. Thanks. I think I found that poll

“John Fetterman has increased his advantage in the Democratic US Senate primary since April--Fetterman now leads Conor Lamb, 53% to 14%, with one in four (22%) still undecided about their preference. Half (51%) of those who have a preference report they could change their mind about their choice. John Fetterman is much better known among Democratic voters than is Conor Lamb; one in five (21%) Democrats say they don’t know enough to have an opinion about Fetterman compared to 39% who say they don’t know enough to have an opinion about Lamb.”

https://thehill.com/news/campaign/3479426-fetterman-climbs-past-50-percent-in-pennsylvania-primary-poll/amp/

[Demsrule86]

38. I was waiting for that...said innocent man is now doing hard for kidnapping for ransom among

crimes like assault. Lamb and Kenyetta have both tried that and it hasn't worked I had faith that YOU would bring it up.

[Polybius]

61. Too bad it wasn't another two days

After the election.

[twodogsbarking]

31. Holy shit you could have a heart attack just reading the headline.

Hope he is fine. We need him. He is a great person along with many other traits.

[Demsrule86]

36. Yes he is.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

33. Conor Lamb wishes Fetterman full recovery

Link to tweet

[Demsrule86]

34. That is a very nice statement from Connor.

[Polybius]

62. He's throwing it in that he he had a stroke, getting it out there

Sounds subtle to me.

[budkin]

42. Christ

That’s horrible.

[Sugarcoated]

54. Shit

So scary for he and his wife...incredibly glad to hear it's not serious

[Emile]

66. He is doing fine and will be okay!

[BumRushDaShow]

68. MD Sen. Chris Van Hollen in hospital after minor stroke (he is also running this term)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142917595

Link to tweet

Senator Chris Van Hollen
@ChrisVanHollen
This weekend, after feeling lightheaded while delivering a speech, I sought medical attention at the recommendation of the Attending Physician. I’m feeling much better but will follow doctors' orders and curtail my schedule for the next few days. My full statement is below:
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10:33 PM · May 15, 2022

Meanwhile, Malcolm Kenyatta, who is from Philly, is one of candidates for the U.S. Senate, and is currently a state Representative, gave Fetterman his well wishes -

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Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta, Ph.D.
@drmattkenyatta
We are rooting for your full and swift recovery, @JohnFetterman. Also, sending my best wishes for the support needed to aid @giselefetterman and family during this time of healing! ❤️‍🩹
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta
@malcolmkenyatta
As I said at the first debate, John Fetterman is an incredible family man. My prayers are with him and his family as he recovers from this stroke. I look forward to seeing him back on the campaign trail soon.
5:04 PM · May 15, 2022 from Philadelphia, PA

To all of our fantastic elected Democrats - please take care of yourselves during this challenging election season because we need you more than ever!