Democratic Primaries

TomSlick

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11. Cutting-and-pasting my reply to an earlier post.

Fri Oct 4, 2019, 11:10 PM

Oct 2019

I get it.

A stent is not a death sentence. There is no reason that Senator Sanders will not be fine. I am not convinced that a stressful job, even the Presidency, increases the risk of future heart issues.

However, the issue is not whether Senator Sanders is physically up to the job. The question is whether those few swing voters in the very few counties that might again decide the election will worry that Senator Sanders is not up to the job.

Nothing is more important than winning the 2020 election. If concerns over Senator Sanders' health endangers a Democratic victory in 2020, then he cannot be our candidate. It isn't fair but that's the way it is.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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All I believe is that Bernie should drop out [View all] Delph Oct 2019 OP

All I believe is that Bernie should take care of himself, but MAKE THAT DECISION HIMSELF. hlthe2b Oct 2019 #1

His health has become his biggest issue now PJMcK Oct 2019 #37

I don't know enough to make that judgment, but I will say Clash City Rocker Oct 2019 #2

Empathy toward people in general. No one, not matter gender, wants anyone to be sick/hurt. Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2019 #4

That was republicans saying Hillary should drop out not democrats. vsrazdem Oct 2019 #5

Actually, Donna Brazille considered unilaterally dropping her from the ticket and naming Joe Biden StevieM Oct 2019 #21

Hillary, every time she sneezed--it was wishful thinking StClone Oct 2019 #6

Not a Sanders fan, but he needs to make that decision. He also adds Hoyt Oct 2019 #3

I want him to take care of himself. Polly Hennessey Oct 2019 #7

Surgery for a Brain Aneurysm back in '88 did not stop Biden, all these years later. JoeOtterbein Oct 2019 #8

The median survival for someone Sanders's age who's had a heart attack pnwmom Oct 2019 #14

Those are some GRIM numbers. It doesn't look good, does it? NurseJackie Oct 2019 #36

Biden was 45/46 when he had the aneurysm. BlueStater Oct 2019 #15

Well, if anyone uses THAT against Biden, I note the famed Game of Thrones actress had TWO hlthe2b Oct 2019 #43

Disagreed. Tiggeroshii Oct 2019 #9

Unfortunately for him, the health scare is going to disqualify him for many people. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2019 #10

Cutting-and-pasting my reply to an earlier post. TomSlick Oct 2019 #11

If people are concerned about his health, he won't win the primary so stop worrying about vsrazdem Oct 2019 #12

It's a different group of voters. TomSlick Oct 2019 #17

Sanders wasn't going to win the nomination anyway. Garrett78 Oct 2019 #24

Nope. HIS decision alone. Jirel Oct 2019 #13

Yes. boomer_wv Oct 2019 #16

It is Bernie's decision susanr516 Oct 2019 #18

It will depend on how well he performs in upcomig debate ritapria Oct 2019 #19

yes... comradebillyboy Oct 2019 #20

Bernie just hauled in $25M, he's not going anywhere Baclava Oct 2019 #22

Absolutely. MrsCoffee Oct 2019 #23

That's such a personal decision. musicblind Oct 2019 #25

He should take his campaign war chest exboyfil Oct 2019 #26

If he drops out, will he leave the Democratic Party again? Will he Doodley Oct 2019 #27

Other candidates criticized Joe Biden Eric J in MN Oct 2019 #31

He's not loyal to the party. He dithered about endorsing Hillary. Why shouldn't he be criticized? Doodley Oct 2019 #47

Bernie Sanders waited for policy changes for more healthcare and more free tuition Eric J in MN Oct 2019 #48

Bernie Sanders filed to be a candidate for the Senate in 2024 -- as an independent. Celerity Oct 2019 #33

If Bernie really cared about his issues he would drop out and throw his support to Warren aeromanKC Oct 2019 #28

Thank you everyone for the responses Delph Oct 2019 #29

I wish him well, but from this beginning of this campaign, I've thought he was too old. Thirties Child Oct 2019 #30

Pretty thin belief system. GeorgeGist Oct 2019 #32

If I were a Bernie supporter I'd want him to drop out. betsuni Oct 2019 #34

The candidate I support should be able to serve EIGHT YEARS... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #35

I Hope Bernie Makes a Golden Middle Finger DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #38

Unlikely. Bernie was just reported to be top fundraiser among the candidates. FailureToCommunicate Oct 2019 #39

I don't support him at all but no reason why he can't get right back out there. Chemisse Oct 2019 #40

Bernie can take care of himself and still campaign AND STILL WIN! tberry65 Oct 2019 #41

Is that really all you believe? Really? aikoaiko Oct 2019 #42

If Bernie feels well and his Doctors agree Falcata Oct 2019 #44

He will know immediately if he's pushing his luck lettucebe Oct 2019 #45

The polling results will tell whether people think he shouldn't MineralMan Oct 2019 #46

I wish him good health and he can do whatever he wants, but his campaign is over. MrsCoffee Oct 2019 #49