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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 08:30 PM Nov 2013

The election of the physically unfit for 2016.

Hillary, Joe and Christie all have medical issues and would have a hard time getting insurance back when, but like twitter you don't need to have a profit for investors to flock in.

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Vashta Nerada

(3,922 posts)
6. I think only those individuals' doctors are the ones who can make the decision whether or not
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 09:11 PM
Nov 2013

someone is physically fit to run for President.

CK_John

(10,005 posts)
7. They can just recommend, the person decides if they will be a candidate or not.
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 09:18 PM
Nov 2013

IMO, 3 yrs from now there wll be completely new people to select from than the 3 mentioned in the OP.

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
8. Obesity would be the *last* reason on the list of why Christie is unfit for office.
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 09:21 PM
Nov 2013

And at least none of these folks are running for President while suffering from early-stage dementia (*cough*Reagan*cough*McCain).

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
10. Of course it doesn't. But I would think it has little to no effect on one's ability to govern.
Thu Nov 7, 2013, 09:38 PM
Nov 2013

Although medical conditions - such as heart disease - influenced by obesity very well might affect it.

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