Bernie Sanders
So, Sanders had to go to the hospital and have a stent put in.
Sounds bad, but apparently it’s fairly common to be healthy and live for many years afterwards.
I’m unsure of the political impact of this. Certainly it could mean the end of his chances at the presidency.
Nonetheless, if he decides to continue, assuming his released medical records indicate his health is good, Bernie will continue to be my preferred candidate in the race.
What this does indicate is what was always true given Sanders’ age: Who his VP is matters a great deal and that VP cannot be chosen for “balance” but must be someone who shares Sanders’ politics, because the chance they’ll wind up as President is higher than normal.
The obvious person, should Sanders win the nomination, is Warren, but there are other possibilities.
In the meantime, I hope Sanders recovers well and quickly.
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This family worship among public servants, politicians, and even corporate officers has to end. When you’re in a position of trust, your salary and your self is all that your family should get out of it. Not a cushy goddamn job for which they are in no way qualified.