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General Category => Politics/Government => Topic started by: Frank Cannon on January 12, 2017, 03:58:23 am

Title: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Frank Cannon on January 12, 2017, 03:58:23 am: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4111526/Republican-congressman-John-Rutherford-collapses-House-vote.html#ixzz4VW4fIRzw

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Republican congressman John Rutherford has collapsed during a vote in the House.

The newly sworn-in representative from Florida suffered a 'medical emergency' in a cloakroom during a series of sessions on Wednesday, reports suggest.

He was then taken out of the Capitol on a stretcher.

Simone Pathe, a reporter for Roll Call, heard from his colleagues that he had suffered a 'massive heart attack'.

His condition is not known.

According to The Hill, he was receiving oxygen through a mask when he was wheeled to an ambulance.

Rutherford is a former sheriff from Jacksonville, Florida.

He was elected to Congress in November, succeeding Republican Ander Crenshaw, who retired after eight terms.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: TomSea on January 12, 2017, 04:11:16 am: Praying for his recovery, it sounds very serious.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: debrawiest on January 12, 2017, 04:14:54 am: Praying.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Applewood on January 12, 2017, 04:53:17 am: Dang. Just barely got started in Congress.

Staff denies it was a heart atrack, but won't say what it was. Praying that it's not that serious and that he makes a full recovery.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Frank Cannon on January 12, 2017, 04:53:48 am: Looks like the lucky bastard dodged a bullet.

Rutherford's chief of staff Kelly Simpson released the following statement: "Congressman Rutherford is conscious, alert, and in good spirits. He did not suffer a heart attack, but he continues to be evaluated by doctors. A further update on the Congressman's condition will be provided once doctors have finished their evaluation. The Rutherford family appreciates the prayers, thoughts, and support they have received this evening."

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/us-rep-former-jacksonville-sheriff-john-rutherford-taken-from-us-capitol-on-stretcher/483570962
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Applewood on January 12, 2017, 04:54:37 am: Thanks Frank.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Frank Cannon on January 12, 2017, 05:01:05 am: Quote from: Applewood on January 12, 2017, 04:54:37 am
Thanks Frank.

I'm thinking his system had trouble going to a disease riddled cesspool like DC after a normal existence in FL.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: Chosen Daughter on January 12, 2017, 05:06:26 am: Prayers for the Congressman and his family.
Title: Re: BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote
Post by: HonestJohn on January 12, 2017, 06:26:08 am: Maybe holding marathon all-nighters in Congress isn't the best idea for elderly blow-hards?