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Johnny999r

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10. Patrick Leahy

Reply to Johnny999r (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 04:55 PM

Jul 2022

And why do many of these Senator's hang on by their nails when they should have stepped down alot earlier? Leahy is a classic case as shown when he was the senior Senator during a Senatorial session and it was obvious he was impaired. I think so much so Nadler took over for him.

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Sen. Patrick Leahy 'comfortably recovering' after hip replacement surgery [View all] jimfields33 Jul 2022 OP

That's great news. I'm approaching 2 months out from a hip replacement and it's probably a Vinca Jul 2022 #1

Hope your recovery continues to go well! MissB Jul 2022 #9

Good luck. It makes all the difference in the world when that pain is gone. Vinca Jul 2022 #16

I'm having a hip replaced this fall too Novara Jul 2022 #12

I had my other hip done about 11 years ago and it was completely shot. The latest surgery was done Vinca Jul 2022 #17

That is very encouraging. Novara Jul 2022 #18

I think it makes a big difference depending on the surgery you opt for. The last time I relied on Vinca Jul 2022 #19

Thanks. That's my plan. Novara Jul 2022 #20

Good, send home the very best wishes for a full and quick recovery JohnSJ Jul 2022 #2

Even in old seniors, the bones do heal in a matter of weeks Deminpenn Jul 2022 #3

I am sure he's following the testimony of the Jan. 6 Committee. Kingofalldems Jul 2022 #4

Good grief. He's broken a hip. I'm sure he'll get back to politics after recovering jimfields33 Jul 2022 #5

I still love Patrick Leahy blogslug Jul 2022 #6

My former boss had hip replacement at 80.. luvs2sing Jul 2022 #7

Patrick Leahy Johnny999r Jul 2022 #8

Patrick Leahy Johnny999r Jul 2022 #10

Seriously? Just A Box Of Rain Jul 2022 #11

Patrick Leahy Johnny999r Jul 2022 #13

Leahy announced more than 7 months ago that he's not standing for reelection in 2022. Just A Box Of Rain Jul 2022 #14

"However, McConnell and his cult would have blocked any nomination" BumRushDaShow Jul 2022 #15