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54. Yes, but that's not the point, which is not to make assumptions

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 08:36 AM

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based on the fact that a person is in congress or a federal civil servant.

It's simply not true that federal officials and civil servants have some sort of "cadillac" insurance. While elected officials do have the services of Walter Reed available to them when they are in DC, they see their own PCPs and specialists when they are back home. Fetterman has a cardiologist and probably has had one for awhile.

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Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home [View all] BumRushDaShow Thursday OP

Good Health to him BOSSHOG Thursday #1

Exactly. I hope he's okay. forgotmylogin Yesterday #49

I hope he: Chasstev365 Thursday #2

Wait, does he oppose release if the Epstein files?! SunSeeker Thursday #4

No sure, but he has been erratically pro-Trump and I don't trust his judgement anymore Chasstev365 Thursday #5

He wants the files released BumRushDaShow Thursday #7

Knocked some sense into him? BlueWaveNeverEnd Thursday #3

John seems to spend his time defending himself rather than his constituents. twodogsbarking Thursday #6

He's the victim rpannier Thursday #42

Would it be trite to say he asked for it? twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #52

Accurate is my choice rpannier 22 hrs ago #55

Honestly, it's part of the job description. yardwork 21 hrs ago #57

Well stated. I am toasting you with coffee. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #58

Thank you! I toast back with sparkling water! yardwork 15 hrs ago #59

Fine-tune THIS, Fetterman: Paladin Thursday #8

I voted for him and, unfortunately, I agree. Nt SomewhereInTheMiddle Yesterday #47

IMO it's looking like he has some serious medical issues Zorro Thursday #9

He doesn't look well, but I can't imagine... Mark.b2 Thursday #19

I can attest having been a professor of English at an underfunded red state u . . . RedArkGuy Thursday #38

Hey! I resemble that remark! SomewhereInTheMiddle Yesterday #48

Naturally, there are exceptions to my generalizations :-) Mark.b2 21 hrs ago #56

Oh, great, just what we need, more Fetterman brain trauma. RockRaven Thursday #10

I was gonna say, popsdenver Thursday #22

I saw him on... Mike Nelson Thursday #11

I didn't see the segment but if he was reporting from his PA house BumRushDaShow Thursday #12

That is the... Mike Nelson Thursday #15

Exactly correct Deminpenn Thursday #25

Fetterman literally FELL ON HIS FACE! LiberalLovinLug Thursday #13

We common folk WmChris Thursday #14

It might surprise you to know Deminpenn Thursday #28

Yes but there is more abundance of caution with the rich and powerful Irish_Dem Thursday #30

Fetterman has a known heart problem Deminpenn Thursday #32

Yes in a city with good health care, available hospital beds, and patient has good insurance. Irish_Dem Thursday #33

There is one hospital where I live for the whole county Deminpenn Thursday #44

Does your relative have insurance? Irish_Dem Yesterday #46

Yes, but that's not the point, which is not to make assumptions Deminpenn 22 hrs ago #54

Keep falling down and you go to the home. Beds aren't very long there John. twodogsbarking Thursday #16

I'm sure he is not worrying about paying for his health care. joanbarnes Thursday #17

huh, how about that. nt Javaman Thursday #18

1. Why is he at his home? It's THURSDAY. maxsolomon Thursday #20

"1. Why is he at his home? It's THURSDAY. Isn't there Senate business to conduct?" BumRushDaShow Thursday #23

As a survivor of several strokes. . . . Haggis 4 Breakfast Thursday #21

Jeez. He was on Morning Joe at 8? am today and seemed fine Evolve Dammit Thursday #24

My goodness. QueerDuck Thursday #26

Fetterman, a Democrat,... BidenRocks Thursday #27

You do realize that Fetterman voted Deminpenn Thursday #31

Tots And Pears ! stonecutter357 Thursday #29

Get well soon, Senator! Polybius Thursday #34

Ventricular fibrillation is very serious LNM Thursday #35

The engine is still running . . . Aussie105 Thursday #37

- Lemon Lyman Thursday #41

He has a dual unit that was implanted after he had the stroke in 2022 and was off the campaign trail BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #53

A smart man will know . . . Aussie105 Thursday #36

Based on his actions, I cannot tell you how much I don't care that he fell on his head. NotHardly Thursday #39

He missed the window. BurnDoubt Thursday #40

At least he didn't rear end some woman at high speed rpannier Thursday #43

May he receive everythiing he deserves. niyad Yesterday #45

Maybe he should resign to look after his health. Mr. Sparkle 23 hrs ago #50

Fetterman has done some great work for the people of Braddock, PA and America but he should resign now. Botany 23 hrs ago #51

Sending him healing, kind thoughts Raine 12 hrs ago #60