The media alert came in this morning. It begs the questions: Is Bernie healthy enough to run for president? Is he too old to run for president. And it raises the same questions of Joe Biden. Both men are in their mid-70s. Bernie is 78.
TheLiberalOC wishes a speedy recovery for Senator Sanders.
NEWS: Sanders Campaign Statement
October 2, 2019
Contact: press@berniesanders.com
LAS VEGAS – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Senior Advisor Jeff Weaver on Wednesday issued the following statement:
“During a campaign event yesterday evening, Sen. Sanders experienced some chest discomfort. Following medical evaluation and testing he was found to have a blockage in one artery and two stents were successfully inserted. Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days. We are canceling his events and appearances until further notice, and we will continue to provide appropriate updates.”