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John McCain, battling brain cancer, in Walter Reed from effects of treatment
WaPo ^ | 14 Dec 2017 | Paul Kane

Posted on 12/14/2017 6:41:59 AM PST by mandaladon

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for recovery from the side effects of another round of treatment for brain cancer, according to his office.

McCain, who missed a third straight day of Senate votes Wednesday, has been undergoing rounds of chemotherapy and radiation to treat glioblastoma, the terminal form of brain cancer he was diagnosed with in July. McCain has been undergoing treatments since early September at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, next to Walter Reed.

Two friends close to McCain, requesting anonymity to speak about his condition, said there were no plans for the senator to resign. In a statement issued from his office, McCain hopes to return “to work as soon as possible.”

Republican leaders expect to hold a vote early next week on the sweeping tax-cut plan that is currently in a House-Senate negotiation. The Senate version initially passed with 51 votes. If McCain missed the vote on final passage, Republicans would not be able to afford a single additional defection or absence to pass the legislation.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: liarshesdying; mccain; trump
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To: Maverick68

I got your high road right here: “Father, forgive him for he doesn’t know what he is doing.”


61 posted on 12/14/2017 7:37:28 AM PST by Migraine ((A smartass who is right can be downright funny. A smartass who is wrong is just a smartass.))
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To: shotgun

“his daughter is my guess”

Bad idea, we already have a bunch of boobs in the senate, we don’t need two more.

CC


62 posted on 12/14/2017 7:37:32 AM PST by Celtic Conservative (It don't matter if your heart is in the right place, if at the same time your head is up your a$$)
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To: shotgun
His daughter is my guess

That's a scary thought...but in keeping with the way people like him think.

63 posted on 12/14/2017 7:37:50 AM PST by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: Maverick68

The best interests of our country would be served by McCain confessing to war crimes, political corruption, and apologizing to the people of Arizona for failing to represent their interests.


64 posted on 12/14/2017 7:37:51 AM PST by Louis Foxwell (Islam is Satans finest work.)
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To: ground_fog
Was he going to the VA for his treatment before? Now he’s at the VA with the dossier blowing up in his face

Which is probably why he's going to the VA instead of the top-tier medical centers for the govermnent ruling class.

He's aiming for the sympathy ploy. Sad thing is, he'll probably get it from the low-information crowd. "Look at that! Senator McCain is getting his treatment from the VA! Ain't that impressive!"

65 posted on 12/14/2017 7:39:47 AM PST by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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To: ground_fog

I might add: the teary appearance yesterday by his daughter and Bite Me was all part of this scam.


66 posted on 12/14/2017 7:41:14 AM PST by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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To: Ciexyz

+1 lol


67 posted on 12/14/2017 7:44:16 AM PST by kanawa (Trump Loves a Great Deal)
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To: SharpRightTurn

Then die already.


68 posted on 12/14/2017 7:45:20 AM PST by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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To: Theodore R.

Sorry. Even though my father died of this type of Brain Cancer just 7 weeks from initial diagnosis, I have NO empathy for this evil man.


69 posted on 12/14/2017 7:46:01 AM PST by ohioman
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To: mandaladon

John has already missed some votes. Maybe he just wants to finally do the right thing and vote for the tax plan.


70 posted on 12/14/2017 7:47:41 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Ciexyz
Prayers for his quick recovery. We need him.

Amen...hope he lives long enough to put a noose around his neck for a proper trial, execution, and traitors burial.

71 posted on 12/14/2017 7:47:49 AM PST by DCBryan1 (No realli, moose bytes can be quite nasti!)
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To: Ciexyz

You must be stupid. Why would you want a person who votes with Democrats and wants to take guns? And if you ask for proof let me get this said now. FU there is proof find it for yourself.


72 posted on 12/14/2017 7:48:26 AM PST by bmwcyle (People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
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To: Blue Turtle

I think it’s funny that he has to hope to die BEFORE it’s proven how corrupt he is. He’d rather face the devil than face a jury. If course, he’s an atheist so he doesn’t believe the devil exists.


73 posted on 12/14/2017 7:56:34 AM PST by Terry Mross (Liver spots And blood thinners..)
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To: Ciexyz

Who’s “we?”

Conservatives don’t need that worthless POS or his fat arrogant ugly stupid daughter either.


74 posted on 12/14/2017 7:57:27 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: fwdude

I bet they bury his rotting corpse at Arlington.


75 posted on 12/14/2017 7:58:32 AM PST by raybbr (That progressive bumper sticker on your car might just as well say, "Yes, I'm THAT stupid!")
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To: knarf
They shuffled Ted Kennedy in to vote .... just sayin’

They did the same with Robert "Kleagle" Byrd (D-KKK), and maybe also Frank Lautenberg.

76 posted on 12/14/2017 8:01:04 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Hillary: Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect 2 billion dollars.)
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To: phoneman08
Does Arizona require a special election after the Governor appoints his replacement?

Not sure... I haven't been here long enough.

77 posted on 12/14/2017 8:03:49 AM PST by Not A Snowbird (A year in Arizona... and I haven't burst into flames yet.)
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To: Covenantor
Hmmm...


78 posted on 12/14/2017 8:03:55 AM PST by polymuser (Its terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged today. - Chesterton)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

>>We need him like we need infected hemorrhoids.<<

Or even ones that aren’t infected!


79 posted on 12/14/2017 8:04:21 AM PST by fortes fortuna juvat
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To: Migraine

Except I think he knows EXACTLY what he’s doing


80 posted on 12/14/2017 8:04:42 AM PST by Maverick68
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