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In reply to the discussion: Cardiology expert say there is one measure of heart function Bernie hasn't released but could. [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)25. It's a HIGH STRESS job with LONG HOURS and ODD HOURS...
... lots of travel, jet-lag, irregular sleep and eating patterns. I'm afraid that he LACKS THE STAMINA needed for the job.
We've seen how the responsibilities and duties of being POTUS have added TWENTY YEARS to other much younger (and much HEALTHIER men and much more VIGOROUS men).
Do the math... add 20 to Bernie's current age (78?) and there's really not much wiggle-room for him.
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Cardiology expert say there is one measure of heart function Bernie hasn't released but could. [View all]
pnwmom
Feb 2020
OP
3 years ago i was at 25%. I have congestive heart failure & have to take medicine
trueblue2007
Feb 2020
#22
Bernie's the only one who had a heart attack. And he promised to release his full records
pnwmom
Feb 2020
#10
Further, Sanders stated it was the right thing to do (release records) before the first vote.
LizBeth
Feb 2020
#24
Statistics: 45% of all men 78-years old who have a heart attack will have another within a year.....
George II
Feb 2020
#7
He better pick one hell of a VP....just saying. 78 years old is too old. Sorry.
Capt. America
Feb 2020
#8
He should pick Warren as VP; in worst case if he collapsed before election,
Liberty Belle
Feb 2020
#11
Nicolle Wallace was reading a statement by a doctor about the left ventricular ejection fraction...
SunSeeker
Feb 2020
#16
Don't let a few naysayers ruin your experience here...they're actually helping propel Bernie's surge
InAbLuEsTaTe
Feb 2020
#19
Don't pretend that passionate progressives with reasonable concerns are "naysayers"
Orrex
Feb 2020
#21
To be honest his or any of the other Democratic candidates heart issues are of little interest to me
cstanleytech
Feb 2020
#23