CNN- Steve Scalise is doing much better- was at imminent risk of death when he arrived

[DemocratSinceBirth]

Vital signs stabilized


Thank the doctors, thank God, or any higher power.


Lots of rehab ahead but he might even be able to run again.

[Glimmer of Hope]

1. That is wonderful news.

[CherokeeDem]

2. Terrific news...

Glad to hear....

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. A co-worker of my best friend was shot in a drive by.

Wrong friends. Wrong place. Wrong time. Three other people in the car were killed. He played dead. He was shot in the shoulder, lost some range of motion but not his life.

[MoonRiver]

3. Very happy about that.

Nobody deserves what he went through.

[Motley13]

5. very glad for that, just hope it enlightens him

nt

[DeminPennswoods]

6. Since he'll be in a wheel chair for awhile,

I wonder if he'll appreciate those sidewalk curb cuts and wheelchair ramps into/out of buildings? You know the "unfunded mandates" Republicans always yammer about? I'll bet he'll like the accessibility requirements of the ADA, too, although he probably opposes that act on principle.

[emulatorloo]

7. Thanks for the update

[dhill926]

8. Good...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I am so glad to hear this!

He could very easily have died from that gunshot wound. Abdominal wounds are dangerous.

[MichMary]

10. First reports made it sound

like it wasn't nearly as bad as it turned out to be. Thank goodness he will be all right.

[VOX]

11. Excellent news.

As with all political adversaries, no sensible Democrat wishes them harm. They are our family, friends and colleagues. Vigorous debate, and different visions for America, yes, but all in spirited peace and goodwill. To be otherwise is to abandon Democratic principles.

I hope Rep. Scalise continues to heal, and that his life has many, many years yet to go.

[Lucinda]

12. KNR Thank you!

[milestogo]

13. The implications of his injury are pretty frightening.

Organ damage - could be kidney, small intestine, colon, bladder...

I would guess that the colon was probably in the line of fire, spilling fecal matter into the abdominal cavity. That would result in a temporary colostomy and a high risk of peritonitis.

And then there's the possible musculoskeletal and nerve damage.

Its a lousy place to be shot.

[applegrove]

14. Good that he will be back in shape. Very lucky he survived.

[Persisted]

15. Good. nt