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Sen. Patrick Leahy hospitalized after feeling unwell
NY Post ^ | October 14, 2022 12:40am Updated | Staff

Posted on 10/14/2022 6:21:05 AM PDT by Red Badger

US Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont was hospitalized Thursday after he felt unwell at his McLean, Virginia, home, his office said.

As a precaution, the 82-year-old Democrat was taken to a Washington-area hospital for tests. At the recommendation of his doctors, he was expected to remain in the hospital overnight for observation.

Leahy, the longest-serving sitting senator, is not seeking re-election in November.

By the time his term expires in January 2023, Leahy will have served for 48 years in the Senate.

In June, he fell and broke his hip. At the time, his staff said he was expected to make a full recovery. In July, he underwent a second surgery on his hip.

Leahy has been making a number of public appearances

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; US: Vermont
KEYWORDS: leahy; leaky
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1 posted on 10/14/2022 6:21:05 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Gee.


2 posted on 10/14/2022 6:21:52 AM PDT by Howie66 (Let's Go Brandon!!)
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To: Red Badger

Was he leaking?


3 posted on 10/14/2022 6:22:35 AM PDT by moovova
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To: Red Badger

Leaky has been brain dead for years.


4 posted on 10/14/2022 6:23:07 AM PDT by chopperk
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To: Red Badger

No comment.


5 posted on 10/14/2022 6:23:11 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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6 posted on 10/14/2022 6:24:41 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum ( We need to “build back better” on the bones and ashes of those forcing us to “Build Back Better.")
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To: Red Badger

May his demise be swift and painless, mostly swift.


7 posted on 10/14/2022 6:25:23 AM PDT by Jolla
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He should have been ‘retired’ by voters 20 years ago…the old dinosaurs in the senate and house need to move on to happy acres…


8 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:13 AM PDT by TnTnTn
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To: Red Badger

“48 years in the Senate”

That right there is the source of so many ills in our country.


9 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:14 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“I used to be nothing but a Deplorable Clinger, but I've been promoted to Brigadier Ultra-MAGA”)
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To: Red Badger

The best thing he’s ever done is appear in Ironman.


10 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:28 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: Red Badger

Booster him, STAT!


11 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:30 AM PDT by JonPreston
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Went to the hospital for feeling poorly?

He was probably found lying in a puddle on the floor without a pulse.

12 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:42 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
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To: Red Badger

Replace him with a patriot soon, please.


13 posted on 10/14/2022 6:26:43 AM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (My aim in life is to be a "headquarters-looking type.")
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To: Red Badger

He’s not well.


14 posted on 10/14/2022 6:27:29 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Red Badger
"Leahy earned the sobriquet “Leaky Leahy” for his repeated leaking of classified information regarding things he didn’t approve of. Many times, these leaks damaged the United States."

Vermont’s Leaky Leahy is finally retiring after decades of helping America’s enemies"

15 posted on 10/14/2022 6:27:55 AM PDT by moovova
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To: Red Badger

He touched a Torah scroll and caught on fire.


16 posted on 10/14/2022 6:27:57 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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17 posted on 10/14/2022 6:28:42 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger
Missing: Last seen wandering the halls of Congress asking "Who ordered the veal cutlet"?


18 posted on 10/14/2022 6:28:48 AM PDT by JonPreston
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To: EEGator

Senator Stern:
[During the medal ceremony] Mr. Stark, thank you for such an exceptionally distinguished performance. You deserve this. [Purposely pokes Tony while pinning the medal on his jacket]

Tony:
Ow!

Senator Stern:
Oh, sorry. Funny... how annoying a little prick can be, isn’t it?


19 posted on 10/14/2022 6:29:34 AM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: JonPreston

Yep, Feinstein will get re-elected and soon resign so the Governor can appoint a replacement.


20 posted on 10/14/2022 6:31:14 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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