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In reply to the discussion: Sanders' Heart Attack [View all]Autumn
(48,973 posts)39. My husband had 2 stents put in after his heart attack. Healthy as a horse and going strong
at 70. If Bernie feels he can't do it he will drop out. Otherwise, there is no need for him to drop out.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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His heart attack, in conjunction with the "slip-and-fall" episode in the hotel bathroom...
NurseJackie
Oct 2019
#12
It actually wasn't a "slip and fall", he supposedly walked into the shower door. Interesting...
George II
Oct 2019
#17
With excetion of Elizabeth , all of the other the candidates have been dropping in the polls
ritapria
Oct 2019
#3
Because Sanders has such a substantial following, his followers and media falsely assume...
Garrett78
Oct 2019
#4
I'd be shocked if Beto did that; the TX Senate primary is already very crowded
yellowdogintexas
Oct 2019
#31
Thanks, kurtcagle. My husband really loves Bernie, but even he is saying, "Retire."
Hekate
Oct 2019
#10
Like Bernie has said many times, its not about Bernie, its about the country & who will be best
yaesu
Oct 2019
#11
Ah....the old Bernie's too prideful to withdraw and thereby help my preferred candidate routine.
aikoaiko
Oct 2019
#14
I'd change my preferred candidate in a snap if I was sure that person could win
flibbitygiblets
Oct 2019
#28
My partner who is a good two decades younger than Bernie had a couple of heart attacks
Soph0571
Oct 2019
#16
You know if Bernie's decision didn't possibly effect the fate of millions I'd agree.
dem4decades
Oct 2019
#36
I'd even take Keith Richards over a couple of the Democratic candidates...
comradebillyboy
Oct 2019
#35
I trust Sanders and his doctors and I'm not going to judge others based on my experience.
nilram
Oct 2019
#26