Sanders has heart stent surgery after chest discomfort

[erpowers]

Source: Politico

Bernie Sanders experienced chest discomfort during a campaign event on Tuesday and had two stents inserted to address a blockage in an artery, his campaign announced.

“Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days," senior adviser Jeff Weaver said in a statement. "We are canceling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates.”

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/02/sanders-has-heart-stent-surgery-after-chest-discomfort-000164

[sandensea]

1. Get well soon, Bernie. All the Best.

[Polly Hennessey]

2. Speedy recovery.

[Funtatlaguy]

3. He's tough. He will be back soon, I have no doubt.

[stopbush]

4. I wish Sen Sanders a quick recovery, but this event is a game changer,

not only for Sen Sanders, but for all of the older candidates, including tRump. This puts health of the individual candidates on the front burner. It will impact the older candidates directly as the “are they too old?” question will now come to the fore.

Sorry to write the above, but the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition has not been good in this country.

[Hekate]

6. Just off the top of my head: Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, JFK all had health problems and soldiered on...

Your last sentence says: "Sorry to write the above, but the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition has not been good in this country."

Age may be a legitimate concern, but using such a broad brush is *historically* wrong.

[maxsolomon]

11. their ages at their election:

42, 51, and 43, respectively.

[tinrobot]

13. Teddy died at 60, FDR at 63, JFK way too early.

It's not really a valid comparison.

[Hekate]

14. Well all right, then

[Mosby]

20. The public was largely unaware of the health of the people you listed

Because the media covered for them.

Heck, jfk publicly lied about having addisons. The media didn't call him out.

ETA https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/08/the-medical-ordeals-of-jfk/309469/

[kwolf68]

28. LOL

You really think comparing life expediencies of now with the early 1900s is valid?

[maxsolomon]

10. It is likely time to withdraw and throw support to Warren.

Yeah, sure, I'm one of DU's loathsome Ageists, but I'm saying he should support a 70 year-old!

[Polybius]

17. She's a good 70 year old

She looks way younger.

[maxsolomon]

19. Not really. She looks 70.

But a healthy 70.

[Polybius]

21. I guess my expectations for a 70 year old is someone more stereotypical

Maybe it's just me, but when I found out she was 70 I was shocked.

[former9thward]

29. She certainly looks at least 70 and then some.

We need to nominate someone who is not social security plus age. Our modern successful candidates have all been relatively young. Obama, Clinton, Carter, Kennedy. LBJ was not elected into the office.

[Polybius]

30. Well, its time that we changed that then

It's not fair that only Republicans get to nominate the elderly. Since 1980, they've nominated Reagan, Bush I, Dole, Bush II, McCain, and Trump. Only Bush II was young.

We've only nominated one person over 62 since 1980, Hillary. It's not really fair, we need to run more good seniors. Either way, we're going it in 2020. It's either gonna be Biden, Warren, or Sanders.

[Polybius]

16. Define "older candidates"

73+? 65+?

[stopbush]

23. I'm 65, and I definitely feel myself slowing down.

I mean the candidates my age or older.

[LanternWaste]

18. You'll of course support your conclusion with historial evidence, yes?

"the history of candidates with health issues being able to overcome the negatives of their condition..."

You'll of course support that conclusion with objective data or relevant historical evidence leading specifically to your allegation, yes?

[stopbush]

24. Two words: Thomas Eagleton.

[Hekate]

5. Get well soon, Bernie. Yours is a valuable voice.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

7. Good thoughts and vibes to Bernie.

[OKNancy]

8. FYI - no need to alert just because it mentions Sanders

This is not about the primary. Mentioning a candidate doesn't automatically mean it should go in the primary forum.

[tavernier]

9. I don't think he should be in the presidential race,

but of course I wish him a full recovery. I think his work ethic and input are needed in the future of our country, even though I don’t see him as our best candidate.

Good health to you, Senator.

[True_Blue]

12. I hope he has a speedy recovery!

I don't want to be selfish, but I hope he's able continue with his campaign. We really need someone like him right now. It sounds like he's doing good, so that's good news.

[Vinca]

15. I hope Bernie's going to be okay. I've always been a fan.

He used to appear at a local event in southern Vermont and participate in a cow milking contest. Very popular, very approachable and always thinking beyond himself.

[democrank]

22. Hi Vinca

I was wandering around Lyndonville about twenty years back and noticed a “Free Spaghetti supper with Bernie” sign tacked to a telephone pole. What a great time. Bernie made a short speech then asked what was on everyone’s mind....a typical Bernie get together. I enjoyed listening to farmers, loggers, business owners, veterans, single Moms, carpenters, even several youngsters. Real grassroots.

Get well, Bernie.

[bluestarone]

25. Get well soon Bernie!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

26. Take care of yourself Bernie... know that we love you and wish you a speedy recovery.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[Baclava]

27. That's a wake up call from your heart Bernie, you're 78 years old, you own two vacation cabins

I know what I would do if it was me.

Get well soon, relax, and enjoy life

[myohmy2]

31. I had...

...3 stents and a quadruple bypass 14 years ago...seriously...

...2 stents; piece of cake...

...get well Bernie and get back on the trail...we need ya...

...

[truthisfreedom]

32. He should be fine!

[BlueIdaho]

33. Best wishes for a speedy recovery

He’s not my #1 Presidential pick, but that hardly matters at a time like this.

Take Care Bernie.