Posted on 01/11/2017 5:32:54 PM PST by Brandonmark
BREAKING NEWS: Republican congressman John Rutherford collapses after suffering a 'massive heart attack' during House vote Republican congressman John Rutherford has collapsed during a vote in the House. The newly sworn-in representative from Florida suffered a 'medical emergency' during a vote on Wednesday, reports suggest 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. More to follow.
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Prayers for his recovery.
Oh, the poor gentleman!
I’m not familiar with his political views, but he looks like a great guy. And he looks pretty healthy in that photo, too. Prayers for his recovery.
Prayers up!
66 year old former sheriff.
I pray he will be okay.
Prayers up
Prayers up!!
It can hit ya in a blink of an eye.
I know. There are signs though, and many ignore them.
But some are hit with no warning at all.
>>Im not familiar with his political views, but he looks like a great guy.
He was a good Sheriff here in Jacksonville.
FATHER GOD,
We ask for the miraculous healing of Congressman Rutherford. May the HOLY SPIRIT restore the damage in his heart. By JESUS’ stripes we were healed.
Draw close to the Rutherford family. May they experience Your rest and peace that passes understanding.
May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
In JESUS’ Name we pray. Amen.
Hopefully they got him to a really good cardiac unit. Probably Washington Hospital Center (nearest major hospital to the Capitol).
Prayers up!
First, We hope he gets better, and he and his family recover.
But to be blunt, what is the process for his replacement - if needed?
Prayers up
Prayers up he was an excellent Sherriff!
Amen!
Special election. The constitution doesn’t provide for appointment of a congressman.
“When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.”
George Washington University hospital always took good care of Dick Cheney’s heart!
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