Thread by @VABVOX

🚨Not one national newscast used @BernieSanders' heart attack & stent surgery to talk about heart attack risk, warning signs, et al. Nor was Bernie's doctor on the news to explain what happened and what it means for Bernie.
This is a real failure of reporting and transparency.
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Bernie sent out a great tweet on which he proclaimed he felt good and--pure Bernie, always on message--stumping for #MedicareForAll.
While we want Bernie well and back to fighting for the people, this event should be a reminder of the intensity of the stresses of campaigning.
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It should also be an example of how statistically, American men are known for ignoring their health and warning signs of illness.
Most Americans don't know the signs of a #heartattack or that they are different in men and women. This should have been a teachable moment.
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While it is understandable that Bernie needs time to recover and shouldn't be expected to personally speak about anything today, his campaign certainly could/should have.
Bernie is ranked 2nd in most polls and tied for 1st in others.
Imagine if he were already president.
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Bernie is a strong and vigorous man. Unlike his closest rival, Biden, Bernie has a full campaign schedule and also unlike Biden, had had no signs of ill-health prior to Tuesday night.
But the suddenness of Bernie's health crisis cannot and should not be dismissed.
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This is not just about Bernie or even just about Bernie and Biden. The public should be privy to the medical details of all the candidates so they can make informed decisions when voting. Bernie and Biden are 40yrs older than the youngest candidates, Buttigieg and Gabbard.
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