What happens if Bernie wins the nomination and God forbid has another more serious heart attack?

[redstateblues]

What if it’s in the period of time after the convention but before the GE and he is unable to continue. Does his running mate take the reins or the person who came in second? The possibility of another heart attack in the future can’t be ruled out. The fact that Bernie won’t let us see his medical records makes me wonder what doesn’t he want us to know?

[Perseus]

1. The one who came in 2nd would be taking the nomination???

Lets hope he doesn't have another one, I hope no one is. He seems to have a lot of energy at this time.

Kind of a sinister thought to come up with...

People have had heart attacks, and his was mild, and lived many years without having another one, they took care of themselves, which Bernie seems to be doing, so I would not worry myself about that.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

33. True! But a better question to ask is: what happens if Bernie wins the nomination, the presidency

and Bernie then goes on to serve 8 marvelous years as an aggressive progressive President representing We The People, including working class and low-income Americans?

Answer: Bernie restores the hopes and dreams of We The People, by delivering on his promise to finally achieve economic equality and racial justice in this country!!


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

[snowybirdie]

51. Just to remind you

Bernie will be 80 when inaugurated. Eight years in, he'll be 88. Good luck to him.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

57. Yup, 88 and STILL going strong!! Just look at Bernie's rigorous campaign schedule

and you'll know that he's the "Energizer Bunny"of Democratic candidates... there's no stoppin Bernie!!


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

[Gothmog]

2. You are not the only one who is worried about this

Link to tweet

[Perseus]

6. Kurt Bardella is a media strategist who previously worked as a spokesperson for Breitbart News

Breibart news, and he is worried about Sanders...OK, sure.

[HarlanPepper]

27. Nevertheless it's a valid question for any of the candidates.

Particularly for those in their golden years.

[krissey]

3. He doesn't like the Democratic Party and does not surround himself with Democrats so who

would he have in the VP position?

[sheshe2]

36. Nina. nt

[krissey]

39. Lol. Ya. That. I think we should get an heads up especially seeing he is breaking his pledge

to give us his records. We have to assume they are not good because it would be easy to release positive medical records. Proudly. Puffing chest, healthy old man easy. I had a conversation with my 81 yr old father yesterday about going to the gym five times a week and playing golf three times a week. How healthy he is. Very proud, as he should be. Beating me.

If Sanders had a heart attack (weak image) and the tests come up good health (strength) you can bet he would present the medical records.

[sheshe2]

42. Also you don't send Bri Bri out to lie about Bloomberg...

Trying to divert attention from your bosses health issues.

[krissey]

49. Ya. Things like that go over my head. I simply do not work that way.

[napi21]

53. A harder question in my mind is Who can he depend on in Congress to get his proposals passed?

I've been thinking about this for some time. I know he's always caucused with the Dems, but will THEY really all vote for the plans he submits to them? I'm afraid of this. Even our Dem Presidents don't always vote inline!

[krissey]

56. I was considering if he were to die, then what. But yes. He doesn't get on well with others

by his own admission.

[Peacetrain]

4. yikes... have no idea???

[NurseJackie]

5. You make a very valid point.

It's NOT a "remote" possibility... statistically speaking, he's MORE LIKELY to have another heart attack than any of the other candidates. Add to that the stress of the job that typically AGES other healthy and robust men by at least 20 years. Look at Clinton, GWB, Obama... fortunately they had the "wiggle room" to be aged by the stresses and demands of the job.

The candidate that I vote for will also demonstrate that he (or she) has the same stamina. I can't see myself voting for a half-term president, or someone who wouldn't have the strength to even complete two full terms.

That's important to me.

No lame ducks.

[JohnBoltonsmustache]

7. Total Smear

As I posted in another thread, Sanders released letters from three different doctors stating he’s in good health.
https://www.politico.com/news/2019/12/30/sanders-releases-letters-doctors-health-091263

What medications does Biden take, what’s his blood pressure and pulse rate? Bernie’s information are in the letters. Show me Biden’s numbers, and let’s discuss.

[Callado119]

28. Stop gaslighting...

BS said he would release his FULL records and has gone back on his promise to do so. After trump’s fraudulent doctor notes do you expect people to accept the same level of proof for a 78 year old that just had a heart attack...what is he hiding??

[HarlanPepper]

31. Biden didn't have a heart attack a couple of months ago.

Nether did Klobuchar, Pete or Elizabeth. So it’s a valid concern given the circumstances. Life’s not always fair but here we are.

[Talitha]

8. I'd also like to know who would take his place.

Or anyone's place, should the need arise.

[floppyboo]

26. These same questions were raised about Hillary. Maybe a google search?

Or would the speaker of the house stand in? I seem to remember this from 4 years ago. Lord almighty help us. Even a 38 year old can die. We aren't frickin infallible - not a single one of us. Remember, someone even suggested someone might die before a convention once.

This is such ugly high school gossipy stuff - again.

[Blues Heron]

9. What if Biden has another aneurism?

They're both older gentlemen

[redstateblues]

24. Bernie is the front runner, not Joe

[4139]

10. Or Biden, or Warren or Bloomberg... it's mostly an elderly field

[blm]

32. Warren can run rings around most 30 year olds

[4139]

35. Jim Fixx died at 52... I don't know if you know who Jim fix is

[blm]

41. Heh. My first job was working for Adidas in the 70s.

I could tell you who Franz Beckenbaur, Gerd Mueller, Steve Prefontaine, Bob Beamon, Bob Lanier, Eddy Merckx, and many others.

Yeah, I read a few Running World Magazines in my day.

[PJMcK]

11. Just like "The West Wing"

The Democratic VP nominee died on Election Day.

Bernie's health is a legitimate issue.

[rzemanfl]

19. I have always been convinced that if word of Cheney's heart attack just prior to the

2000 election had come out we would not have had Dubyah.

[tiredtoo]

12. I am sure there are rules, plans for such an event but,

What happens if Bloomberg wins and farts before the GE?
What happens if Biden wins and forgets something before the GE?
What happens if Pete wins and speaks in tongues before the GE?
What happens if Warren wins and wears a dress before the GE?
What happens if Klobuchar wins and smacks and aid before the GE?

[rzemanfl]

20. I am really tired, but I hafta wash socks. n/t

[tiredtoo]

21. Do you only have one pair? you washed socks last night. NT

[rzemanfl]

23. They're my favorites. You'd think in Drumpf's great economy I could afford more

nice things.

[tiredtoo]

29. LOL

[bluedigger]

13. The same as if any other candidate had a major medical emergency in every other election.

We'd be fcked. I'm just supporting the one I feel is best, and leaving fate in Fate' s hands.

[still_one]

14. The delegates would hold a meeting and decide who the nominee would be

[randr]

15. Further proof that old age sucks

Of course I had my attack 10 years ago and am still in better health than before.

[msongs]

16. some research indicates that....

the party can designate a new nominee BEFORE the election

if our persons wins and is the president elect, the vice president elect takes his/her place
the prob with this is when does one become pres elect, after votes are counted or after electoral votes are counted

according to answers.com - If the candidate dies before the general election, the party's national committee votes on a new candidate in much the same manner as the convention, but without all the fanfare. IOW, there would be a representative from each state with the same number of votes as his state had delegates to the convention. Hopefully, ballots for the general election have not already been printed, or the new candidate's name may not appear on the ballot.

If the candidate dies after the election, but before the Electoral College, electors committed to that candidate are free to elect someone else.

If the candidate dies after the electoral college, but before the inauguration, the VP elect becomes the president elect according to the 20th amendment to the Constitution.

[msongs]

18. best to die before the election or after the electoral votes are certified and VP elect moves up

[redstateblues]

30. Thanks for the info. Life can be a fickle unpredictable thing

[Zolorp]

17. We're fucked.

It's over.

The dark side wins.

And we have no idea how likely that i because he is hiding the records.

[tiredtoo]

25. No i have evidence that his health records will be released

As soon as the WhiteHouse Doctor finishes his audit.

[customerserviceguy]

22. In 1972

after it was clear that the Democratic Party was going to replace Thomas Eagleton as George McGovern's running mate, a mini-convention was held, and Sargent Shriver was confirmed by the party as the official VP pick.

I would imagine that there are rules for convening to replace the name at the top of the ticket, should that become necessary.

[CTyankee]

37. This thread scares me. Please don't do that.

[Srkdqltr]

38. You can see all the medical records on all of them and it would not guarantee there would not

be a heart attack or stroke or some other medical problem at any time. Young people can die suddenly, old folks can go on forever. Just vote and hope. Usually what we worry and obsess over never happens, something else does.

[guillaumeb]

40. Could this also be asked about any of the contenders?

What if the eventual nominee develops a medical condition?

[RazBerryBeret]

43. I think pretty much

the same could be said for ALL of us, we could have a heart attack or a stroke, die in a car accident or a plane crash. What if?

[Autumn]

44. He released the same letter summary as Biden and Liz. His medical records are the

new birth certificate gig. If you want one to release more information then you have to require all release more.

[Bumperstickers]

45. The same thing that will happen to 70 plus Biden Warren and Bloomberg

Them three actually have a greater chance of having their first heart attack then Sanders having a second at their age.

[ehrnst]

50. What medical data or stats do you have to back that claim up?

[woodsprite]

46. I sure as hell hope he wouldn't make Gabbard his running mate. nt

[elias7]

47. Actually, he's probably less likely than you think

He has recently had an angiogram and a stent placed, his anatomy is known, he is on protective meds, he is being monitored by a cardiologist. Joe Biden, on the other hand, has unknown degree of coronary blockage - may be a little, may be a lot- and is on no protective meds (just guessing), so he is more of a crapshoot.

[Hoyt]

48. They'll drag out a double. More likely, hold emergency convention.

[CanonRay]

52. Exactly why we need to see his medical records

[Nanjeanne]

54. Anyone can get sick at any time. What if someone has a stroke? Or someone

gets leukemia or someone gets hit by a truck.

My husband was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer that has been manageable since 2014 and he’s doing great. Two years ago my best friend got brain cancer and died within a year. My sister-in-law’s youngest son got esophagus cancer at 38 and died two years later.

This is just a ridiculous thing to be fixating on.

[progressoid]

55. What if Biden get the nomination and has another brain aneurysm?