Asking about Bernie Sanders' medical condition is a "smear campaign"

[brooklynite]

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[RandySF]

1. Nope

[PatSeg]

2. Nice deflection there

but it only makes it look more like Sanders has something to hide.

[NurseJackie]

4. That's exactly what it looks like. I'm glad that people are catching on.

[NurseJackie]

3. Ha!

[dware]

6. I favor all of the candidates releasing thier medical records,

the fact that Bernie promised to, then refused to, suggests that there's something in there that he doesn't want the public to see which casts doubt on his viability to be president.

[Cha]

23. "I can't get hired to do a stupid fucking movie without a medical exam.."

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[dware]

27. Wow!!

I didn't know that about the movie industry.

The same should absolutely apply to any Presidential candidate, especially one that had a heart attack while campaigning.
It leads me to believe that there is something there that would sink his candidacy.

Thank you Cha for this info.

[Cha]

34. You're Welcome, dware..

[lapucelle]

7. bribri knows a lot about smear campaigns.

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[Cha]

35. So sad..

[apcalc]

8. About what I'd expect from his campaign. Is she the Kelly Anne Conway of the left?

More hidden stuff. No thank you. Smacks of Trump.

[LakeArenal]

28. Sure does. I think it's brave to say it.

Thanks.

[apcalc]

45. +1 we need to keep at it, don't let up my friend

[LakeArenal]

46. Amy is a okay for me, too.

[33taw]

9. I see no problem asking all of the candidates for their health records.

If they choose not to provide them, I would wonder why.

[mcar]

10. She also claimed it was akin to birtherism

And:

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Sanders spokesperson, who voted for Jill Stein in 2016, says Hillary was simply “the lesser of two evils” vs Trump.

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[Cha]

31. President Obama Released the Long Forrm of his Birth Certificate,

3rd party stein voter.. that's an open post to BJG.

Hey... thank you, mcar!

[Sloumeau]

11. There is nothing wrong with voters wanting to make sure...

that a candidate will be able to take the stress of being President for 4 to 8 years. I mean, look at Trump. He's become a blubbering idiot. Wait, he was already that way? Seriously?

[dware]

15. To see the toll it takes on a person,

all one needs to do is look at before and after pictures of President GW Bush and President Obama, you can see the aging process right before your very eyes.

[Squinch]

12. They never stop.

[MrsCoffee]

13. He had a heart attack and the waters parted.

He is ready to slay Goliath now.

Just trust them.

[Autumn]

14. He released as much as Biden and Liz did. If that's not good enough for the media fuck em.

[TwilightZone]

16. That makes lying about Bloomberg OK?

Right.

[Autumn]

19. That makes lying about Bernie OK?

Right.

[Cha]

29. "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

[gollygee]

17. Anything negative about Sanders is "a smear campaign" but anything negative about anybody else is

"discussing the issues."

Learn the rules!

[Turbineguy]

18. If we keep

finding reasons not to vote for Democrats, great!

We can keep trump and help the GOP destroy the country.

[Nanjeanne]

20. Bloomberg has two stents. Let's see his medical records.

Also read through this physicians 20 tweet thread explaining what the letters by Sanders doctors actually details.

In the thread you can also see his analysis of the Biden letters and the Warren letters.

Very interesting and comprehensive analysis of the information the three candidates provided

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[dware]

24. Let's see all of the candidates records.

Bernie saying he would release them, then refuse to makes it seem there's something there he doesn't want the public to see.

Has any of the other candidates said they'll release their medical records and then refused to release?

[Nanjeanne]

26. He released what Biden and Warren released.

[dware]

30. That's not what I asked,

Has any other candidate said they'll release their records and then refused to?
it's a simple yes or no question.

[Nanjeanne]

32. I have no idea if they did or didn't. How can I answer that? Do they get asked about

it continually in interviews. Is the twitter universe asking every candidate.

I don’t read every single thing about every single candidate so how can I answer your question. Better yet, do I even care about it? I’m fine with what the 3 candidates released. There’s lots of comprehensive info in there.

[dware]

37. Here's a clue,

no other Democratic Presidential candidate, other than Bernie, has said they'll release their medical records, then refused to.

That would lead a reasonable person to believe that there's something in those records that Bernie doesn't want the public to see, something that might sink his candidacy on the spot.

[Nanjeanne]

40. Oh okay. If that's what a reasonable person concludes then Sanders will not win

the nom and you can relax and stop beating the drum. All is good. Reasonable people after all.

[dware]

41. Reasonable people, like yourself,

can disagree and still remain cordial, as you have done.

[Nanjeanne]

44. That's me. Reasonable! Let's hope we stay that way thru the Primaries.

[Arkansas Granny]

21. No, it's called concern about the health of the man who may be elected to lead the country.

I think all candidates should release their medical records. It doesn't have to be in great detail, just enough to make sure they are physically fit for a demanding job.

[Tom Rinaldo]

22. I've made by peace with Democratic Presidential candidates in their mid to late 70's

The top three polling in the race so far are mid to late 70's males. And in that age group a previously unknown heart issue could emerge for any of them at any time. Fortunately in many cases, with today's medical advances, treatments can be effective at greatly prolonging life. But all of these men, IMO, can be called "at risk". Bill Clinton had serious heart issues, after he left office, that emerged while he was campaigning for John Kerry:

"He was transferred to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, where he underwent a successful on-pump quadruple coronary artery bypass surgery on September 6, 2004. The medical team stated, had he not had surgery, he would have likely suffered a massive heart attack within a few months".

That's 16 years and counting. I will note with no great pleasure that Dick Cheney is also still with us today.

[Happy Hoosier]

25. Liars and Propagandists....

I don't understand how so many in party are getting conned by this.... totally depressing.

[berksdem]

33. Dear Dems....

please dontt make me vote for Bernie.

[LakeArenal]

47. Dear Dems, Please don't make both of us vote for Bernie.

[berksdem]

49. right there with you LakeArenal!

[gordianot]

36. No, the equivalent of a flight physical.

No one would ever want me to pilot a plane driving a car is a risk I avoid.

[Jake Stern]

38. What a difference four years has made here at DU

2016: “Hillary’s medical records are nobody’s business! Shame on people for hounding her over her health!”

2020: “Bernie must release his medical records or else he’s hiding something!”

[dware]

39. The problem being that Bernie said he would release his records,

then he had a heart attack and is now refusing to release those records, that would lead a reasonable person to believe that there's something in those records that would possibly end his candidacy.

I favor all the candidates releasing their medical records and let the chips fall where they may.

[Jake Stern]

42. No the problem is the rank hypocrisy

My beef is that I see names on this list that back in 2016 were loudly criticizing people who questioned Hillary’s health and were asking for her medical records. The same ones who now are demanding Bernie release his.

[dware]

43. Well, for the record,

I wasn't one of those people, I was still on hiatus from DU.

As I said, I favor all candidates releasing their med. records.

[dsc]

48. please state the date Hillary had a heart attack

I'll wait.

[showblue22]

51. That's not true

Hillary was always very transparent with her medical records as well as her taxes. More transparent than anyone currently running.

[Cha]

53. Hillary's records are Transparent.. everyone running for president Shoud BE

[Blue_Tires]

50. It should scare DU to fucking death that

1. Sanders has pretty much said "fuck it" and decided to be the "Trump" of this race and adopt his strategy to the letter... The only difference is he's putting a nicer liberal gift wrap on it.

2. These sycophants and lackeys running his campaign will be running the White House if he wins. I thought we were supposed to be bringing competence and respect for truth back?

3. If Sanders wins, we'll only be one heart attack away from President Tulsi Gabbard.

[dem4decades]

52. Tulsi Gabbard? Oh great.