Republicans, Democrats offer support after John Lewis cancer diagnosis

[90DayFinancier 910]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/476205-republicans-and-democrats-rally-around-john-lewis-after-cancer-diagnosis

 

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sending messages of support to Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) after the civil rights icon revealed on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

“.@RepJohnLewis, we are all praying for you following this diagnosis. John, know that generations of Americans have you in their thoughts & prayers as you face this fight. We are all praying that you are comfortable,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) tweeted on Sunday. “We know that you will be well.”

A number of Republicans also took to Twitter to send words of encouragement to the congressman after he announced his cancer diagnosis.

“.@repjohnlewis is a hero to Georgians and all Americans, including me. My respect and prayers are with this fighter as he faces a new battle,” Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) tweeted.

The outpouring included members of both parties.

[TBoneTX 45,273]

This should absolutely be done, without an iota of partisanship.

Agree or disagree with his politics, he has a family and people who love him.

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

did you expect the other side (or any side) to ridicule him for an illness? You live in a much crueler word than I 

[Dashinka 24,492]

John Lewis has a tough road ahead.  I hope for the best for him and his family.

[90DayFinancier 910]

1 minute ago, Randyandyuni said:

did you expect the other side (or any side) to ridicule him for an illness? You live in a much crueler word than I 

I am not sure where this is coming from. I posted an article about a major health event for a historic figure, a hero to many. 

 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

1 hour ago, 90DayFinancier said:

I am not sure where this is coming from. I posted an article about a major health event for a historic figure, a hero to many. 

 

you acted as if you were surprised and then chose to quote N.P. for her wishes and a then a republican and called out it was a bipartisan effort, as if you were surprised that could be so human, may Gof make his suffering tolerable, that is a terrible way to die from what I have seen. 

[90DayFinancier 910]

4 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

you acted as if you were surprised and then chose to quote N.P. for her wishes and a then a republican and called out it was a bipartisan effort, as if you were surprised that could be so human, may Gof make his suffering tolerable, that is a terrible way to die from what I have seen. 

No "as if", I copied the text verbatim from the lede of the article (as per what I am told the norms are)

There is no talent or spin involved.

 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

24 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

No "as if", I copied the text verbatim from the lede of the article (as per what I am told the norms are)

There is no talent or spin involved.

 

I am terribly sorry I laid this over-played piece at your feet ... transfer my distaste for the message to the author and we will both stand our ground

[90DayFinancier 910]

32 minutes ago, Randyandyuni said:

I am terribly sorry I laid this over-played piece at your feet ... transfer my distaste for the message to the author and we will both stand our ground

Okay, I am not sure what your distaste is over , but good luck. 

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

45 minutes ago, 90DayFinancier said:

Okay, I am not sure what your distaste is over , but good luck. 

my distaste was on the obvious attempt to politicize basic human kindness 

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

4 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

This should absolutely be done, without an iota of partisanship.

Agree or disagree with his politics, he has a family and people who love him.

Well said. A very iconic member of the civil rights era