John Fetterman discloses medical report and attending physician's comments

I fully expect Fetterman will serve PA excellently.

We need John Fetterman in the Senate and this is a race we must win. Hopefully the disclosure and his doctor's comments will calm people down and we can focus on the fight ahead.

I can understand people wanting to have a full report and the doctor's commentary. So now it's out there, full and complete and transparent.

Time to get back to business. As in winning this election and shredding the Wizard of Oz.

It's unfortunate that some people need to suffer the way Fetterman did. Some of them die, and some get the message and live.

He's a very smart man and his episode of atrial fib woke him up to the stark message of do better, or possibly die or live a very diminished life.

We need you in the US Senate, John! Please be well and strong.

But then your messages are always right!

Go John!

Which is why he's generated so much excitement and hope.

For the people and of the people ain't a bad start.

Go John, indeed!

polyp himself. So let him try. Also, He is a Muslim (he is not popular with GOP types)...I can't see the GOP electing this guy in a place like PA...and for what it's worth I spy on Freepers and a fair number of them don't like Oz or McCormick.

'Oz is a practitioner of transcendental meditation. He identifies as Muslim and said he "chose to align his views with Sufism, a mystical Islamic sect." In August 2010, Oz was diagnosed with a pre-cancerous polyp in the colon during a routine colonoscopy which was performed as part of his show.'

He also routinely gets physicals and reports the progress. Fetterman has admitted to ignoring his doctor's advice by not taking blood thinners, and never told the public. I love the guy but this doesn't look good.

Fetterman won the primary so that is it. If medical shit worked even as well as it did on Hillary, I might worry but I don't think it has much influence these days...and of course, Hillary was ganged up on by Greens/other third-party riffraff and the GOP in the General. It is always worse when you are hit from both sides. He is the nominee and will win. I expect Democrats to support his candidacy vigorously as we need that seat.

Oz is a former cardiothoracic surgeon. Will he attempt to weaponize John Fetterman's heart ailment and recent stroke? I don't think stooping that low will help him. However, I would bet the rest of the Republicans and Super-Pacs will definitely go there. There is no low for most GOP politicos.

The good news? This medical experience bolsters John Fetterman's push for high-quality healthcare for all Americans, something Republicans have labeled RADICAL. Had the man not sought help in a timely manner, received the diagnostics and treatment needed, he could have easily ended up severely damaged. Or dead.

Too many Americans do not to have access to the quality care offered to a John Fetterman.

Why me and not thee?

He can also speak to the all too common reaction of ignoring symptoms (particularly among men), and then deciding you can take care of things on your own. Some men just don't like (or fear) hospitals, refuse to admit anything could ever happen them or are terrified of the financial implications. This is the kind of stuff that happens to ordinary Americans all the time.

Fetterman has the opportunity to take a near disaster and turn it into another outreach to ordinary voters. Which is what has made him so popular from the start.

Can a Dr. Oz compete with that?

I don't think so.

NYC quack who let TFG write his own "glowing" health report, or Dr. Feelgood in the White House who (when sober) gave TFG another "glowing" fallacious health report in exchange for a guaranteed seat in the House of Representatives.

I'm not going to name names, but these "Doctors'" initials are Dr. Harold Bornstein and "Dr. Feelgood" Ronny Jackson.

disappointed they can't post more OP's demanding that Fetterman's doctors release the records.

And potentially their doctors.

Otherwise, how can we be sure?

Some want every doctor in PA to weigh in only then can we be sure.... Fetterman can win this seat. 😍
I have no idea why they prefer Connor Lamb. He is like all the other candidates the came before and lost the seat.

We need to get on with business, as in winning Pennsylvania for the Dems. If after this disclosure and the doctor's commentary, there are still concerns or questions or calls for John Fetterman's blood type or DNA, I would seriously question the real purpose of the inquiry.

Just saying.

probably get that guy. Of course, we lose the seat just as we did with Katie McGinty...but hey their guy would be the nominee. Of course, the General is what matters to me. A primary should be used to nominate the best candidate-other than that it is meaningless and I think we did nominate the best candidate in PA. 👍

must hear from his Doctor' posts about Fetterman...and now we have. So I am sure you and other concerned folks must be very pleased and all. I still don't understand why you don't like Fetterman. Well, in any case, he is the Democratic nominee, and I have no doubt you will offer some measure of support. Fired up and ready to go.

PS...I really do enjoy 'sparring with you' and all kidding aside, I know you support all Democratic nominees. We all have ones we like more than others...but we support them all.

As I've said before, I don't like or dislike any candidate or elected official. I only care if they're able to be competitive. To make that determination, I take into account the competitiveness of the voting pool, the platform on which the candidate will run, and their health and ability to campaign aggressively. My concerns about Fetterman (I would obviously support him as nominee, but I might not contribute to his campaign if there are better options in other States) are: a generally purple voting pool, a lack of clarity about what he'd be running on (despite my hour-long meeting with him) and (to the current point) his health.

there is no "if" there.

Also, Pennsylvania is one of those states where we must win. Need to make a hard push here.

I have seen in other states too. What better options? What states are a better shot? Name them. The primary is over and Fetterman is the nominee...no ifs, and, or buts. It is either him or a Republican. And this is considered by many an important seat for keeping a Democratic Senate majority.

I love Tim Ryan in Ohio and will work my heart out for him. And if anyone can do it. It is him. I hope he wins but it will be tough. I think he can do it. I know PA. I lived there for years and Fetterman has the best shot. We have sent so many candidates like Lamb...and they always lose. I am disappointed in your response. I must say. I would not have thought something like this would come from you.

I have supported Democratic candidates that I didn't vote for in the primary more than a few times. And you can say 'there are better opportunities all you like', I don't believe that to be the truth but a rationalization. You refuse to accept that Fetterman is the Democratic candidate...still saying 'if' Fetterman is the candidate is very telling. The primary is over. It will be either Oz or Fetterman. I choose Fetterman.

I was waiting for the breathless, "We need to know every detail NOW!!!!" posts today.

Kidding, they want a "do over".

Go Big John.

For allowing his physician to release this info.

chances now.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216756592

Makes one wonder what side are they on!

internet. So if it’s nothing, why is the internet on it. And before the accusations, I’ve not followed the current smear of posters, but can’t help but notice the new pile-on. A politician has health concerns. I can remember the campaign against Feinstein for age/health and I saw who led it, so how is this different now? Hmm

Why are we busy propagating it?

a “whisper campaign” against Fetterman? I saw that suggested in this thread. I saw a quote from Fetterman himself that he almost died. Is he in on the conspiracy, too? Of course not. I have seen numerous headlines about his health on social media, but I didn’t start them, so who is “we”?

If his doc did not do that it is malpractice.

"He said Friday that he should have taken his health more seriously, including taking medication that a doctor prescribed for him in 2017."

Medications doesn't say what kind. Could have blood thinners and it sounds like Fetterman didn't take them or stopped and didn't follow up.

I would have to research it. I think it would be better to just not reveal this much maybe but it is his choice. There may be some docs who would not put every patient on them but they are wrong and certainly with his other conditions he should have been on them if not. The risk of and devastation of stroke is far greater than a risk of bleeding. I am on them for blood clots non afib related and after two dvt that is what I fear, not bleeding.

After bw to determine inr and clotting etc. which would be done right away, then you are put on them without delay asap to prevent stroke. If you have had an event of afib caused by alcohol or some other non afib type of event which resolves then you may be observed to see if it will continue.

and John Fetterman's campaign has released the details.

Just as it should be.

Hopefully he recovers quickly and it's on to victory.

I'm no expert on Pennsylvania politics, but from afar the Fetterman vs Öz matchup looks very good for our side.

I wish the man well.