Yesterday, I wrote about Bernie Sanders' political future in light of his heart procedure:
I suspect that Sanders will return to the campaign trail. But how long will it be? Mick Jagger was in full dance mode six weeks removed from his heart valve operation earlier this year. At 76, he appears not to have missed a step. But six weeks off the campaign trail would be an eternity. Will he miss this month's debate. Or even the debate in November?
Well, his wife Jane has announced that he will be participating in this month's debate which takes place on October 15th.
Should Bernie make it to the debate stage and perform to his usual standards, it could erase doubts about his health and viability. If nothing else it would be a feel good story.
But I wonder about the wisdom of these plans. I can't help but think that Bernie is rushing back before he's made a full recovery. Again, I think of my Dad. He couldn't open a door two weeks removed from his heart surgery. Now Bernie is planning to fly to Ohio and participate in a three hour debate.
I have a feeling Bernie won't make this debate even if his recovery is a speedy one. Participating in a debate less than a fortnight removed from heart surgery could complicate things.
When it comes right down to it does Bernie Sanders want to be President of the United States more than life itself?
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