GOP won't let Schumer replace Feinstein on Judicary unless it's with Sinema

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33. that's just false.

...it's not supportable by anything other than clickbait rumor and ONE reporter who says she forgot something.

What she's suffering from is a bad case of shingles that had her hospitalized. If you read her statement it explains that she's still recovering at home.

Forgetfullness isn't alzheimers, what my father suffered from. It just isn't. For one thing, it requires more than an internet diagnosis based on anonymous anecdotal accounts used to fill out secondhand reporting.

It is a disease that's said to be definitively undiagnosable except in an autopsy. There may well be indicators, and doctors can establish the illness based on a number of conditions, but forgetfulness alone, no matter if you gather up a half dozen or so anecdotes about this busy Senator, isn't even a cursory diagnosis of the disease.

Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia include:

Memory impairment, such as difficulty remembering events
Difficulty concentrating, planning or problem-solving
Problems finishing daily tasks at home or at work, such as writing or using eating utensils
Confusion with location or passage of time
Having visual or space difficulties, such as not understanding distance in driving, getting lost or misplacing items
Language problems, such as word-finding problems or reduced vocabulary in speech or writing
Using poor judgment in decisions
Withdrawal from work events or social engagements
Changes in mood, such as depression or other behavior and personality changes
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20048075

Ffs.

Feinstein Statement on Returning to Washington Apr 12 2023

San Francisco—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on her medical diagnosis and when she plans to return to Washington:

“When I was first diagnosed with shingles, I expected to return by the end of the March work period. Unfortunately, my return to Washington has been delayed due to continued complications related to my diagnosis.

“I intend to return as soon as possible once my medical team advises that it’s safe for me to travel. In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco.

“I understand that my absence could delay the important work of the Judiciary Committee, so I’ve asked Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until I’m able to resume my committee work.”

https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=AFA905EA-7D5C-4903-9693-D03DD5BBE7C1