The surprise announcement on Friday that Arizona Senator John McCain underwent “minimally invasive” brain surgery to remove a blood clot above his left eye left the political world in shock. It also jeopardized passage of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, the GOP Senate replacement for Obamacare.
While Washington reeled from the news, there were confusing reports as to the details of McCain’s condition and what it might mean for the chances of a health care bill reaching President Donald Trump’s desk for signature this year.
Initial news reports appeared to downplay the seriousness of the procedure performed on the 80-year old senator, a persistent critic of President Trump and a fixture on mainstream media news shows as a political gadfly.
Over the weekend, medical experts began to weigh in on the McCain news and raise serious questions as to what his exact status might be. On the next page, you’ll find more background on his type of brain surgery and how long he might be sidelined before returning to work. Also, you’ll find out what it could mean for a health care bill passing in 2017.
They could not find one
It would be very decent for John McCain to leave his seat if he is going to be unable to fulfill his duties for a long period of time. His replacement can then help this bunch of stubborn politicians to move on with the healthcare vote. I pray it will be a move away from obamacare but regardless votes need to take place. It will be interesting to see if he does the right thing for our country. Maybe his daughter has influence with him.
Yea they open his skull and it was empty.
So did they check up his$#%&!@*
Could explain some of his erratic political opinions lately. I kind of thought he had something on the brain.
Well,,I don’t wish anything bad on anybody. ..but this explains a lot of things. …
It explains his weird transition from Republican to democrat.
what did they find out he didn`t have one?
So let’s get this straight the functioning US govt revolves around John McCains health. REALLY!!!!!!!!
Wait!! Brain?