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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Breaking: Bernie had two stents put in yesterday. [View all]wysimdnwyg
(2,231 posts)72. Is nolabear's husband?
No, my father is not running for president, but I didn't suggest Bernie's situation was completely like my father's. I suggested that not all situations are the same and that for some people heart surgery does not mean the end of their ambitions. Mr. Bear's history has been on the more debilitating side doesn't mean any more about how to assess Bernie's situation than does my father's relatively healthy history (for a heart patient). But thanks for emphasizing my point.
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If Warren can consolidate Sanders voters to any degree, Biden could be in big trouble.
tritsofme
Oct 2019
#2
Actually a stent to open up blockages should not prevent someone from leading a normal life
still_one
Oct 2019
#14
It may not end it but it won't help. People will worry about it, the presidency is a tough job.
katmondoo
Oct 2019
#21
Many people are back up and running a few days after stents. Too early to make pronouncements
Cousin Dupree
Oct 2019
#29
Oh, no. Prayers for a quick recovery. And please, people, don't be so quick to write off
highplainsdem
Oct 2019
#36
It's wishful thinking to believe that this event has not effectively ended Sanders' bid for the
stopbush
Oct 2019
#53
My mother had two stents put in within two hours of being admitted into the hospital...
TidalWave46
Oct 2019
#58
A loved-one of mine died a couple of days following a "routine procedure" like this.
NurseJackie
Oct 2019
#88