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Boogiemack

(1,406 posts)
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:12 PM Dec 2020

I really am concerned about that nagging cough that Joe has on the stump,

Good he went to GA but I think he needs some rest now. He should rest until Jan 20. or at least until just before the runoff voting date. I think we have this. Joe can continues to do virtual messaging for a while. Kamala can hit the stumps if necessary but she should get some rest also.

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I really am concerned about that nagging cough that Joe has on the stump, (Original Post) Boogiemack Dec 2020 OP
When I watched him yesterday it seemed more a clearing of the throat .. CatMor Dec 2020 #1
I appreciate your concern... Enterstageleft Dec 2020 #2
Frankly, Republican messaging is the LAST of our concerns now that the EV have been cast... regnaD kciN Dec 2020 #18
He could have allergies. pennylane100 Dec 2020 #3
At least wear a hat aeromanKC Dec 2020 #4
Meh, I have allergies and that is how I clear my throat. cayugafalls Dec 2020 #5
He said he has a bit of a cold Thekaspervote Dec 2020 #6
How can he have a cold if he's been wearing a mask and using hand hygiene? LAS14 Dec 2020 #15
As we all know full well, masks are not 100% effective. LisaL Dec 2020 #17
I too am concerned Bobstandard Dec 2020 #7
Dry cough is scary. That frog in the throat was not dry in the least soothsayer Dec 2020 #26
Today it seemed more like a cough. Last night he was clearing his throat. Nt helpisontheway Dec 2020 #8
He won't rest. He WON'T KentuckyWoman Dec 2020 #9
He has good medical care and he follows the advice AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #10
I'm also assuming he's getting tested on a regular basis... regnaD kciN Dec 2020 #19
He was outside, raising his voice in dry cold air. onecaliberal Dec 2020 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #16
He can do more things online, but he can't stop meeting and planning because we are onecaliberal Dec 2020 #21
Dr. Fauci said today that Joe should get the vaccine asap. Sogo Dec 2020 #12
It's winter, people cough, wheeze, etc. I'm sure he's fine and being monitored Hoyt Dec 2020 #13
He said he has a cold. bamagal62 Dec 2020 #14
He gets tested all the time crimycarny Dec 2020 #20
I have one myself right now Retrograde Dec 2020 #22
Joe has access MFM008 Dec 2020 #23
clearing my throat for a couple of weeks now, crappy sinus weather. in Delaware we call it the crud Walleye Dec 2020 #24
He didn't seem to have any trouble breathing and didn't appear tired in any way JI7 Dec 2020 #25
He's probably on blood pressure medication like so many of the rest of us older people. Vinca Dec 2020 #27

CatMor

(6,212 posts)
1. When I watched him yesterday it seemed more a clearing of the throat ..
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:17 PM
Dec 2020

than a cough. I didn't see him today so has it turned to a cough?

Enterstageleft

(3,826 posts)
2. I appreciate your concern...
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:19 PM
Dec 2020

but the rePugs would pounce on that as " Biden is weak", we can't have that.

We need to stand strong until we have to cry "uncle"...not before.

regnaD kciN

(26,600 posts)
18. Frankly, Republican messaging is the LAST of our concerns now that the EV have been cast...
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:25 PM
Dec 2020

It's not like the electors are going to go back and change their votes to Trump because they're concerned Biden might be sick.

LAS14

(14,725 posts)
15. How can he have a cold if he's been wearing a mask and using hand hygiene?
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:04 PM
Dec 2020

We certainly haven't had a cold since last January.

LisaL

(46,658 posts)
17. As we all know full well, masks are not 100% effective.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:05 PM
Dec 2020

That's how he can have a cold. I am sure he has been tested for covid.

Bobstandard

(1,682 posts)
7. I too am concerned
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:31 PM
Dec 2020

Any cough by anyone scares me these days. In Biden’s case he’s been busting ass for many months. His immune system has to be under stress. I’m thinking he could use the rest. I hope he gets a chance to take some

KentuckyWoman

(6,891 posts)
9. He won't rest. He WON'T
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:34 PM
Dec 2020

He's the kind that takes some advil and goes to work with a kidney stone. I am the same type so I know it when I see it.

He is about a year younger than me, which I consider the same age. I could not ever in any possibility keep up with him, and I'm pretty energetic. Yes, he slowed down just a tinch since leaving office, but not enough to matter. I would expect the love of a good woman, her good cooking, and a hardcore belief in what is right helps him keep it going.

 

AmericanCanuck

(1,102 posts)
10. He has good medical care and he follows the advice
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:38 PM
Dec 2020

His doctors are not sycophantic buffoons -- I trust them to take good care of PE Joe.

Response to onecaliberal (Reply #11)

onecaliberal

(36,114 posts)
21. He can do more things online, but he can't stop meeting and planning because we are
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:48 PM
Dec 2020

In the middle of a conflagration that is growing worse by the day. It’s important for the transition to progress.

Sogo

(5,797 posts)
12. Dr. Fauci said today that Joe should get the vaccine asap.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 10:46 PM
Dec 2020

I hope Joe gets that message; I'm sure he'll follow it....


bamagal62

(3,672 posts)
14. He said he has a cold.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:01 PM
Dec 2020

I just turned up the humidifier in our air com system because we were all sniffing and clearing our throats. The air has become really dry here.

crimycarny

(1,638 posts)
20. He gets tested all the time
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:39 PM
Dec 2020

People can still get colds and it not be COVID. COVID is more of an airborne coronavirus, the common cold is a coronavirus as well but more easily spread by surfaces, sharing food, etc.

But I agree, I would like to see him fit in some rest regardless. And I bet he will be one of the first to get the vaccine, as he should be for National Security.

Retrograde

(10,687 posts)
22. I have one myself right now
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:51 PM
Dec 2020

It seems to be a form of asthma - I'm OK as long as I don't talk, which is hard for a politician. I think Biden has pretty good medical care.

MFM008

(20,008 posts)
23. Joe has access
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:17 AM
Dec 2020

to the best doctors.
They wouldn't let him out, no sorry
JILL wouldn't let him out if he was in danger.

Walleye

(35,926 posts)
24. clearing my throat for a couple of weeks now, crappy sinus weather. in Delaware we call it the crud
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:27 AM
Dec 2020

I bet Jill is taking good care of him, I hope so

JI7

(90,667 posts)
25. He didn't seem to have any trouble breathing and didn't appear tired in any way
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 01:12 AM
Dec 2020

so I think he is fine but because of his position I do hope he gets vaccinated as soon as possible .

Vinca

(51,129 posts)
27. He's probably on blood pressure medication like so many of the rest of us older people.
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 07:35 AM
Dec 2020

I've had an off an on little cough like that for years from the stuff. I'm sure Joe's fine.

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