Sanders says at town hall he won't release more medical records - some reactions

[highplainsdem]

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Mediaite article on what Sanders said tonight:

https://www.mediaite.com/election-2020/bernie-sanders-asked-whether-hell-release-more-medical-records-says-i-dont-think-we-will/


Jonathan Alters calls this Trumpish:

Link to tweet

Joe Lockhart says this is disqualifying:

Link to tweet

Lawfare editor Susan Hennessey says this is completely unacceptable and indefensible:

Link to tweet

Sanders of course is breaking his promise to release those medical records before the first votes are cast.

He's also looking exhausted, IMO.


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Editing to add that George Conway tweeted one of the responses the Mediaite article quotes. He asked about life expectancy for someone Sanders' age who's had a heart attack.

The answer he got from a doctor responding there was that median survival time is 3.1 years (this includes heart attack patients given stents, as Sanders was), with a 24% mortality rate in the first year.

See this OP for the medical journal cited and the tweets:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287536903

[Cha]

1. Anyone who runs for president needs to have FULL

TRANPARENCY on their Medical Records.. that's only Logical.

[highplainsdem]

2. Especially someone Sanders' age who's had a heart attack.

[Cha]

7. Exactly.. and why wouldn't he?

[ramen]

95. Can you clarify your question?

Is it "Why wouldn't Sanders have a heart attack?"

[Cha]

103. No. Why wouldn't BS release his Full Medical

records.

I wouldn't say something like that I had No idea about.

[ramen]

115. Ah. Sorry, the context made your message unclear. Thanks. nt

[emmaverybo]

4. Anyone. In Bernie's case, he should want to reassure us.

[Cha]

8. An excellent way to look at it.. Precisely!

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[LittleGirl]

130. Why?

45 didn't release anything and here we are.

[Cha]

131. Not a good barometer.. we're Dems not treasonous fascists.

[hangaleft]

139. Spot on

[krissey]

154. Aren you done with a 45? Aren't we sick and tired having someone that does whatever he wants in

office. You are good with having another one that makes promises and then decides he doesn't have to follow thru with a promise made?

[evertonfc]

3. He is almost 80.

that's medical record enough. What are we thinking Democrats

[Happy Hoosier]

61. That he just had a heart attack? Sounds suspicious.

I mean, why NOT release them? Something troubling or embarrassing in there, is my bet.

[uponit7771]

146. +1, I wish these guys would all focus on contrasting themselves to Trump

[UniteFightBack]

5. I'm sorry but this is not 'normal'. nt

[Callado119]

6. What is he hiding???

[calimary]

66. There is that.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

71. His taxes... oh wait, nm, that didn't work either.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[Cha]

109. We're Not talking about "taxes" here..

Bernie Sanders Promised to Release 'All the Medical Records' Following Heart Attack,
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287404845

Bernie Sanders promised to disclose his medical records. What happened?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287407962

[hangaleft]

140. Crickets...

Have I overdone it? Whoops...

[Cha]

145. Looks like you're having fun with smilies.. who am I

to put a damper on that? lol

Link to tweet

[Moderateguy]

9. Could this be the damaging info the Bloomberg campaign has on him?

[LeftTurn3623]

122. Tell Bloomberg to release his taxes

[hangaleft]

141. What do Bloomberg and his taxes (which should be released) have to do with Bernie's medical records?

Apples, meet oranges...

[LeftTurn3623]

150. Tell Bloomberg to release his medical records

And taxes.


Being reported today that Bloomberg had the same stint operation Bernie had.

See Apples to Apples and Oranges

[zackymilly]

159. Bloomberg has billions$. I'm sure he can come up with a great medical record. n/t

[3catwoman3]

10. This is unacceptable.

Definitely suspicious.

[apcalc]

11. People need to get real on this because

Age 78 with a previous heart attack is perilous territory for a high pressure job like the presidency.

( Of course, Drumpf sits on his drumpf or goes golfing, not exactly high pressure...)

[YOHABLO]

82. FDR was President for 4 terms. Had polio and chained smoked.

He got us through the Depression and WW2.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

116. FDR was almost 30 years younger when he was elected in 1932 - 50, not pushing 80.

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The effects of polio were chronic; aside from the damage to his legs he was not unhealthy at the time he was elected for the first time. But his health started to decline after about 1940.

In 1944 he was found to have high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease causing angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure. During the 1944 re-election campaign, McIntire denied several times that Roosevelt's health was poor; on October 12, for example, he announced that "The President's health is perfectly OK. There are absolutely no organic difficulties at all." Roosevelt realized that his declining health could eventually make it impossible for him to continue as president, and in 1945 he told a confidant that he might resign from the presidency following the end of the war. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1945.

Would he have been re-elected in 1944 if his doctor hadn't misrepresented his condition?

[YOHABLO]

136. HA! Grasping at straws I see. What are you doing cutting and pasting what I already know?

Get over it. Bernie is a strong man. He's going to be just fine.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

137. Maybe so, but he promised to release his medical records

and now he says he won't. Why is that OK?

[YOHABLO]

138. I guess he's waiting for all the candidates to release their records as well.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

111. Pfffft... there's NOTHING Bernie can't handle... he's tough as nails!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

128. I didn't know he was immortal! Awesome!!!!

[David__77]

12. squawkers gonna squawk

...

[CalFione]

13. You can dismiss this, but the voters won't.

It *WILL* come up in tomorrow's debate, and it will be a focal point.

[David__77]

15. Beltway squawkery.

Plenty of focal points to go around, that’s for sure.

[cwydro]

19. Why isn't he releasing the records?

After saying he would?

[David__77]

24. Misinformation.

...

[dware]

37. What misinformation?

Do tell.

[Skittles]

74. it is the Trump equivalent of "fake news"

[dware]

76. +100.

Ok Skittles, time to start kicking ass and taking names, go get 'em.

[Skittles]

81. they are really not worth the effort

seriously

[dware]

84. I know,

I was just trying to inject some humor into this thread.

Anyways, have a great night.

[Jedi Guy]

168. Misinformation? Are you being serious with that nonsense?

Bernie: I'll do the thing.
Democratic Electorate: Are you gonna do the thing?
Bernie: I'm not gonna do the thing.
Democratic Electorate: Not cool, dude. You should do the thing.
Bernie Supporter: MISINFORMATION!!1

Gimme a break. He made, and casually broke, a promise. In plain language, he lied. The only logical conclusion is that he reconsidered because he calculates that releasing the records would harm his campaign. Therefore, what is in those records that he doesn't want us to see?

Furthermore, once someone lies to me, I'm not inclined to trust them again.

[material_highlighter]

119. would you know how to read them?

this seems like a hit movement against Sanders IMO. I haven't looked into the practice, but you know, we once elected a man in a wheelchair.

[krissey]

124. Yes. They are pretty simple and straight forward. I read medical records for three years.

[LanternWaste]

160. We know... anything other than fawning adoration "seems like a hit movement against Sanders IMO."

[material_highlighter]

164. Thom Hartmann said it best this week:

places like DU are activity spreading Russian disinformation.

Was listening to his show from this week "culture of bullying" and he specifically calls out this platform and its slant against Sanders and how it often aligns with Russian misinformation.

FYI didn't vote Sanders in 2016 and was a Klobuchar supporter until January of this year.

[George II]

20. Not "squawkers", what does he have to hide? He's had two medical procedures in less than a year....

...one a major heart issue.

Not a good look.

[David__77]

27. There's a song like that.

https://m.

Some 80s thing.

[krissey]

29. Why are you ok that Sanders is breaking a promise. Indicative of character.

[David__77]

30. Misinformation.

[krissey]

35. He promised he would release his medical records. He now says no. Your post makes no sense.

[Prue]

59. This isn't his 1st broken promise

I remember not too long ago when he was questioned about whether after the last election he would revert back to being an independent and he said no, he would remain a democrat.

[krissey]

65. 2016 he said he would release taxes and waited to the end to release two page one year.

No, he doesn't keep promises made.

[cwydro]

144. Thank you.

“Misinformation.”

Wth?

[Callado119]

52. Yes, you're spreading misinformation..

..sanders said he would release his records and therefore lied to the public...he’s definitely hiding something...

[David__77]

57. The Chamber of Commerce has medical examiners standing by.

...

[sheshe2]

86. "Misinformation" is not an answer.

Try again.

[Vivienne235729]

88. +1000

[Hassler]

97. Apparently Bernie's word is no better than Chump's. It matters.

[Codeine]

102. In what way

is that an answer, or even a coherent response?

[David__77]

100. That's fucking rude. What is wrong with you?

...

[Codeine]

101. What's wrong with Bernie?

Well now we can’t be sure, can we?

[David__77]

104. I appreciate your non-fucking rude comment.

...

[LanternWaste]

161. I appreciate your misinformation.

I also like orchards with low hanging branches.

Thanks!

[David__77]

166. Yay!

...

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

112. -1,000

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[Cha]

110. So why did BS say he was going to.. what was that?

Bernie Sanders Promised to Release 'All the Medical Records' Following Heart Attack,

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287404845

Bernie Sanders promised to disclose his medical records. What happened?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287407962

[George II]

14. That's a game changer, if not a game ender.

[question everything]

16. He waited to the last minute, in 2016, to release only the top page of his tax return

and it worked so why change now?

[hangaleft]

142. Didn't you get the memo upthread?

Trump has set the new, acceptable standard as to what must and need not be disclosed.

[not_the_one]

17. Then he should tell us NOW who his VP pick is, since that person may have to fill in

when is debilitated due to heart conditions...

Who he picks as VP may help us to decide whether to vote for him or not.

[krissey]

32. Absolutely. It could be anyone. He has no love for the Democratic party or Democrats.

[BigmanPigman]

36. I was thinking the same thing.

[OnDoutside]

93. A heartbeat away. VP Gabbard ? VP Turner ?

[ecstatic]

135. Yikes infinity! Nt

[hangaleft]

143. In what universe is a Sanders/Gabbard or a Sanders/Turner (or a Sanders/anyone) going to be elected?

This is why I don’t support Sanders. I’m with him on the issues. But America is not. There is no way a self-proclaimed socialist of any stripe is going to be elected president of the United States in 2020, no matter how laudable his views may be.

If Bernie really gave two shits about the country, he would drop out! If he gets the nod, we’re toast.

[sheshe2]

18. All that said.

I am terrified who he will choose as his running mate. David? Nina? Bri?

[cwydro]

21. Weaver?

[sheshe2]

25. We will die.

[George II]

26. +1,000,000

[sheshe2]

62. ...

[highplainsdem]

28. God. Imagine any of those becoming president.

[sheshe2]

42. No. nt

[CalFione]

31. Tulsi.

[highplainsdem]

34. She and Nina Turner are reportedly the favorite VP picks of Bernie supporters on Twitter.

[Vivienne235729]

90. TRUTH! Like I said, I would have to really hold my nose to vote for Bernie.

That's some scary thoughts there....

[madaboutharry]

22. This is unacceptable.

He is not thinking what is best for our country and for democracy. He is thinking of himself. He is being selfish. This, imo, shows a lack of character.

A man almost 80 who recently had a heart attack is refusing to release his medical records. Letters from a doctor means nothing as they are only allowed to discuss what the patient gives them permission to reveal.

I have been a Democrat my entire adult life and if Bernie is the nominee I will vote for him but I will have to force myself to do so. I’m not alone. That tells you this: millions will stay home and Trump wins.

[krissey]

23. He promised. A man that won't keep a promise.

[highplainsdem]

33. Yes. He's breaking his word, on the only promise he's made that he could easily keep.

Which should tell you how much we can trust him on any other promises.

[krissey]

38. Right.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

117. Bernie's kept his most important promise...to always have the backs of the working class!!

After THAT, as they say, everything else is gravy!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[krissey]

121. Wrong. A man that doesn't keep a promise, for the nation to see.

[Renew Deal]

39. No medical records, no taxes, and he broke is promise to switch parties.

[Catch2.2]

40. Oh look

Another I hate Bernie thread. This will help us beat Trump.

[CalFione]

46. So in your mind "asking a heart attack victim to show us his medical records" equals "hate" ?

He wants to be the leader of the free world. He had a heart attack recently. He's 78 years old.


Not releasing his medical records is just as bad as Trump not releasing his tax returns.


If he won't keep this simple promise, what about the BIG promises?

[krissey]

68. We didn't even ask. After heart attack Sanders told us he would give them to us.

He KNEW we needed those records to consider him so he made a promise. Now he figures he does not have to. And hey, his supporters do not care at all if he does not keep promises. As a matter of fact, they blame people for expecting Sanders to keep his promise.

[sheshe2]

105. Hmmm.

krissey
68. We didn't even ask. After heart attack Sanders told us he would give them to us.

He KNEW we needed those records to consider him so he made a promise.

Yes, exactly.

Now he figures he does not have to. And hey, his supporters do not care at all if he does not keep promises. As a matter of fact, they blame people for expecting Sanders to keep his promise.

You have to wonder, will he keep his promises to them? Free stuff.

I can't even.

[krissey]

106. Of course not. He already admitted a week ago M4A wasn't going to happen, a staffer said the same

and AOC.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

47. It's not a hate Bernie thread. It's a why won't he release his medical records thread

when everybody else has done it besides Trump. It's a fair question of a guy who's no spring chicken and just had a heart attack.

[Cha]

55. Oh Look.. People wanting FULL TRANSPARENCY on anyone

who's Running for president.. In the Primary.. before the GE.

[dware]

60. Why is it hateful to ask why he now won't release his medical records?

Especially after he promised he would.

[krissey]

67. Sanders promised he would do something, and he just said he would not keep that promise.

Don't blame the people that are mad that Sanders breaks promises. That is all on Sanders. What is sad, is supporters do not care if Sanders says one thing then does another.

[CalFione]

41. If he breaks an EASY promise like this? What about his promises about M4A and student loans?

I mean... this is an EASY promise to keep. Release detailed medical records so people can evaluate that your ticker can survive the rigors of the Presidency, and look transparent in comparison to Trump as a bonus.


A Trumpian response to a simple promise is not a good look.

[juxtaposed]

43. omg.... he could be dead already

[CalFione]

53. More seriously... he could have bigger heart problems than he's letting on

And that is a BIG deal.


It would mean we're effectively voting for his VP choice instead of him, if he gets the nomination. That's not fair to voters, and it isn't transparent.


We have had enough of a President the past three years that hides things from us. The easiest contrast in the world to Trump is to BE TRANSPARENT. Bernie is failing that test if he doesn't keep his promise to release his full medical records.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

114. That's true... maybe "Weekend at Bernie's" was prophetic!! hahaha!!

With Bernie, NOTHING is beyond the realm of possibility!! That's what the baseless Bernie bashing is all about... but then the backlash from that is what has propelled Bernie's surge in the polls, so I hope they keep it up!!


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[Jedi Guy]

167. Bernie's not the messiah, for crying out loud.

The adoration of Sanders is verging on cult-like at times. Now he's going back on his word in a way that is, dare I say, Trumpian. I'm sorry, but unless he reconsiders and releases his medical records, he is a liar, and will remain so until he does.

If he lies about this, what else is he lying about? If he's willing to break this promise, what other promises will he casually break?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

44. Why the hell not?

He's 78 and just had a heart attack. Seems to me full disclosure is especially important under the circumstances.

[highplainsdem]

149. Yes, and he knows full disclosure would help him IF what's in those medical records is reassuring.

So his refusal to release them guarantees that it isn't reassuring., that he's hiding how serious his health problems are.

This should be disqualifying for any candidate.

[krissey]

152. It has got to be. No one would be opposed to handing out records after a heart attack if it was good

news. A person would want everyone to see the records if it was good news. It has to be that it is not good. This is messed up. So dishonest.

[fleabiscuit]

45. Hubris nt

[NYMinute]

48. It automatically means there is something terribly bad in them

If they were pristine with a clean bill of health, he would be anxious to release them.

[BlueIdaho]

49. Promises Made

Promises Broken.

[apcalc]

54. +1

[Gravitycollapse]

50. Voters will not care about this since he's a man.

If this was Warren, she would be in trouble.

No one cares about the health of an old white man. Everyone just assumes they’re fine.

[CalFione]

56. I care about it. And Bloomberg and Joe should do it as well.

Any of them would turn 80 while in office. This is a big deal.

[napi21]

69. You're 100% wrong! I was planing on voting for Biden but after seeing Bernie surge, I was debating

on wither to switch my vote. Live in Ga. and our primary March 24th. This refusal of med records has made up my mind. For sure, I'm voting Biden!

[krissey]

72. He promised. He will not keep a promise. That should matter to all of us.

[barbtries]

78. that's ridiculous.

bernie is old and had one heart attack already. i do not assume that he is fine. since he is now reneging on a promise to share his medical records, I assume just the opposite.

[TheCowsCameHome]

51. Game changer.

Tut-tut, Bernie.

[herding cats]

58. I never expected him to.

For what it's worth, recent polling shows doing so isn't in his favor.

Politicians are going to politic.

[rwheeler31]

63. I am getting so disgusted with that campaign.

With these open primaries, the republicans will vote for him and make him our nominee. The more he acts like Trump the better it is for them.

[squirecam]

64. Not keeping his promise

Is a bad look. I’d keep asking why he broke his promise.

[Skittles]

70. do we really need records to know it ain't good?

I mean, seriously

[Orrex]

73. This is Sanders shouting "I have something to hide."

Whatever the actual motivation behind his bizarre "I will/I won't release my medical records" nonsense, it looks like nothing so much as an attempt to cover up a campaign-killing health issue.

It's not about ageism or ableism, as Sanders' supporters have aggressively Sandsplained to me on social media; it's about reasonable disclosure and the suspicion that Sanders is knowingly creating by hiding his records.

He requires us to ask "what else is he hiding?" and he's being disingenuous if he pretends anything to the contrary.

[YOHABLO]

75. Let's get this straight.You are all concerned about Sanders health?

or just trying to find some negative "spaghetti" to throw at the wall to see if it sticks. It's laughable.

Stop with age criticism, people drop dead from heart attacks at early ages as well, Luke Perry died of a stroke at age 52. That's beside the point though. I'd take Sanders over Trump any day even if he dropped dead a week after being sworn in.



Vermont senator Bernie Sanders: 79 years, 1 month, 26 days.

Former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg: 78 years, 8 months, 20 days.

Former vice president Joe Biden: 77 years, 11 months, 14 days.

Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren: 71 years, 4 months, 12 days.

[dware]

80. I would like each and every one of them to release their medical records

to see if they can handle the enormous stress the office of the Presidency puts on people.

[YOHABLO]

83. Oh you would? Well call the DNC.

[dware]

85. I will.

What's wrong with all the candidates releasing their medical records?
Wouldn't you want to know if they can handle the stress medically?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

120. BEYOND laughable... it's obvious that Bernie is inevitable and the fear of that is setting in.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

134. He's not inevitable if he has another heart attack.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

155. But Bernie IS inevitable if he doesn't... and the odds are in his favor that he WON'T.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

156. I hate to be the bringer of doom and gloom, but that's not true.

Older people who have had heart attacks are likely to have a fatal one, and within only a few years:

The analysis contained almost 23,000 patients from the CRUSADE registry who were treated at 344 U.S. hospitals from 2004 to 2006. Patients were a median of 77 years old at baseline, 52.5 percent were male and 13.3 percent were nonwhite.

In the overall cohort, the median survival was 4.8 years, including 8.2 years for those aged 65 to 74 and 3.1 years for people over 75.

https://www.cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/acute-coronary-syndrome/study-65-older-mi-patients-die-within-8-years

This is why he needs to release his complete medical records as he promised he would.

[SunSeeker]

77. Not good. nt

[jg10003]

79. I'm agree Bernie should release his med records, but

I still think he is the best person to beat trump. ( see https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287486367 ). Beating trump overrides everything else. Besides, we all know that Warren will be V.P.

So I'm willing to give him a pass. Who knows, he can be a bit crotchety, maybe he just wants to maintain his privacy (it wouldn't be the first time he's refused to answer a personal question).

[revmclaren]

87. I find it interesting that on the day that Sanders

announces at a town hall that he will not release any more medical records, the Bloomburg campaign announces they have information that could disqualify Sanders and possibly sink Sanders Presidential run.

I think we can deduce what some of that information could include, IMHO of course.



ONLY!!! 2020 and beyond.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

89. Why should he or any other democratic candidate? Cheatolini won't..

..even if he agrees to..he' ll lie say opposite, or falsify documents. So.. democratic response: you first mf45!

However, Just to goad orangeconman, Bloomberg should release his taxes, income report.

[OnDoutside]

92. So Democrats should lower their standards, just because Trump did ?

[CalFione]

98. It is specifically BECAUSE Trump doesn't do it that our candidates SHOULD

We have to show the country that Democrats are on the right side.


All of our candidates should volunteer their tax returns, and if they don't, they should be held to account.
All of our candidates should volunteer their health records, and if they don't, they should be held to account.


Any Democrat that uses the excuse "Trump doesn't do it, so why should we?" about *ANY* issue is wrong.

[krissey]

153. The problem is this is so reminiscent of the last four years and I am damn tired of it.

A promise made. Keep it. The people have a right to know. Do not break a promise and tell us we do not matter and he can do and get away with whatever he wants. I do not want another four years.

[tecelote]

96. Look! A squirrel!

See, everyone's already forgotten about this.

Cue the next outrage.

[Cha]

107. Actually it's BS' Full medical records that

he said he was going to release.

Bernie Sanders Promised to Release 'All the Medical Records' Following Heart Attack,
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287404845

Bernie Sanders promised to disclose his medical records. What happened?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287407962

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

118. LOL... SERIOUSLY!! Oh, you forgot to mention Bernie's not a Democrat!!

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join the revolution!!

[unitedwethrive]

99. I agree, this is a deal breaker for me.

As a physician, I can see know good reason to hide medical records if there is nothing to worry about.

[wisteria]

108. Something to hide?

[Historic NY]

113. His father died at 58 , his mother at 48....

I don't know but at 78 approaching 79, he's outlasted them. Luck vs genes.

[material_highlighter]

123. ah the good ole,

Democratic circular firing squad. keep it up gang, let's make sure Mr. Trump gets his second term which our nation will never recover from.

Sure Sanders is my preferred candidate, but I will back who ever the DNC candidate is. It's to late in the day for all this none sense, it's as if we learned nothing from 2016. Thom Hartmann is correct in his view on how we are to quick to attack out own, and for what?

[krissey]

132. It is on Sanders. He is the one that promised he would release the records. Quit blaming people

that expect Sanders to keep his promise.

[AverageJoe]

125. Bernie is making a mistake with this

Anything people can use to pummel him, they will use. Also, given his age and health, it would be both ethical and politically savvy.

All that said, I’m still feeling the Bern!

[nancy1942]

126. He looks and sounds fragile.

I'm sorry, but he looks like a feeble grumpy elderly man.

[James48]

127. Listen to you all!

Relax.

He’s going to make a great President.

And he’s going to have a great Vice-President.

And he’ll likely release some more of his medical records, but many of you would NEVER be happy regardless of what he releases.

Let’s just see what the voters decide, shall we?

[Cha]

133. Yes.. many People Disagree with BS not releasing his Full

medical records like the said he was going to.

Bernie Sanders Promised to Release 'All the Medical Records' Following Heart Attack,
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287404845

Bernie Sanders promised to disclose his medical records. What happened?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287407962

[material_highlighter]

157. agree

people freaking out over this is nuts. it's not about his medical records, that's just the excuse (read motivated reasoning) these folks have to attack Sanders.

could care so little about medical records it's not even funny. plus what about HIPAA? why should our presidential candidates be afforded less protections and their own privacy? what is his medical record really going to tell you? Why do these people care so much about such about a trivial issue?

each and everyone of us could croak tomorrow, that's the nature of the game. medical records aren't crystal balls.

oh but he lied. ok he did. own it. keep finding Jesus Christ in a candidate. let me know when you find them. I better see every stinking one of this people in here ATTACK their candidate once they lie. Because it will happen. Dare I speak against the prophet? Yes, if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor.

as you noted also, Sanders will have a VP, so even if the man dies in office, we are still no longer under a Trump presidency. but hey let's not game this out too much.....

oh and get this I was a klobuchar supporter until this month.

[Gothmog]

129. What is sanders hiding?

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[hughee99]

147. I'm trying to recall when Clinton released her full medical records in 2016.

I remember her doctor provided a 2 page letter, but can’t remember when her full records came out.

[Gothmog]

148. Why is sanders hiding these records?

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[ebbie15644]

151. He's the democrats Trump

[Blue_Tires]

158. So it's true -- Sanders is just trying to be leftwing Trump

String people along with promises and when it comes time to deliver, tell everyone to fuck off...

[LanternWaste]

162. Sacred Cow says: "You're attacking me by holding me to my own words! Unfair!"

[HarlanPepper]

163. It's clear there's something he doesn't want people to see.

If the records showed he was in excellent health, he'd want it out there.

[LiberalFighter]

165. I just don't trust him.

[Gothmog]

169. "What happens if @BernieSanders becomes the nominee & then suffers another heart attack?

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