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superpatriotman

(6,249 posts)
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 01:42 PM Dec 2012

Hillary Clinton faints, now recovering after concussion

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/15/hillary-clinton-faints_n_2307509.html

Hillary Clinton fainted and had a concussion, the AP reports.

The State Department said an ill Clinton is now recovering at home after the incident, according to the AP.

CBS News' Margaret Brennen reports Clinton was dehydrated from a stomach bug.

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Hillary Clinton faints, now recovering after concussion (Original Post) superpatriotman Dec 2012 OP
I criticize the shit out of her but that's a terrible thing to happen to her or anyone. Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #1
Best recovery ... Mass Dec 2012 #2
She's worked long, hard hours for the last four years AndyA Dec 2012 #3
+1. Can't add more to this perfect post. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #4
Poor thing.. glad she's Cha Dec 2012 #5
Oh dear! I hope she feels better! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #6

Poll_Blind

(23,864 posts)
1. I criticize the shit out of her but that's a terrible thing to happen to her or anyone.
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 01:46 PM
Dec 2012

In my life I've seen a couple of people pass out standing up...and then hit things on the way down with their head. It's awful and for being such a non-exotic thing (fainting) it can be really, really dangerous.

I hope she's ok, hopefully if people witnessed the incident they have a good idea exactly how she got the concussion. More worried about the possibility that she fainted and hit her head and then called someone or something like that. I hope they're keeping her under close observations. Shit like that can wind up being very bad and the person might not always know it or be able to communicate that fact.

Get well soon, Mrs. Clinton!

PB

AndyA

(16,993 posts)
3. She's worked long, hard hours for the last four years
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 02:01 PM
Dec 2012

Plus, the campaign before that--more long, hard hours.

With the SOS position also comes a lot of stress. There's no way she can't be exhausted at this point.

Hillary Clinton has done an exceptional job for the country, she deserves some rest.

Sending good thoughts her way for a speedy and full recovery.

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)
6. Oh dear! I hope she feels better!
Sat Dec 15, 2012, 02:59 PM
Dec 2012

She must be exhausted, I know I would be if I were in her position, and I'm less than half her age!.

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