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Dianne Feinstein's Hospitalization Leaves Senate Democrats Without Outright Majority

2023-03-04

[Breitbart] Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced that she was hospitalized on Thursday and is receiving treatment for shingles, leaving Senate Democrats without an outright majority this week as two other senators are also away from the Capitol.

Feinstein confirmed her hospitalization on Thursday after her spokesperson announced she was leaving D.C. for California to focus on a “health matter.”

“I was diagnosed over the February recess with a case of shingles. I have been hospitalized and am receiving treatment in San Francisco and expect to make a full recovery. I hope to return to the Senate later this month,” the 89-year-old California senator said.

Feinstein has missed numerous votes and committee hearings since she began feeling unwell, according to her spokesperson Adam Russell. Feinstein, who has nearly two years left in her term, announced last month that she will not seek reelection in 2024.

Feinstein is not the only Democrat senator currently absent from the upper chamber.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has been hospitalized since mid-February, with no expected return date, as he is receiving treatment for “clinical depression.”

Further, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) flew to his home state after his mother died earlier in the week.

However, Senate Republicans are also down one member as Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) is out due to contracting the coronavirus.

Although Senate Democrats started the new congress with a 51-49 advantage, control of the Senate, this week has functionally become a 48-48 majority, forcing Vice President Kamala Harris to step up and cast multiple tie-breaking votes.

Posted by:Skidmark

#9 Ouch. I will pray for you and her.

I suspect that she has she may have a third issue going on other than the dementia and shingles.

Posted by: Super Hose 2023-03-04 12:30

#8 Super Hose I've had shingles for 8 months. My Doctors and internet searches tell me I may have pain for the rest of my life. The rash and blisters went away after about 4 weeks but I still can't wear a shirt for very long. I hope she doesn't suffer as I have.

Posted by: Deacon Blues 2023-03-04 12:19

#7 I had shingles, got the shingles vax because shingles sucks. I will wait on all further vaccines until trust is restored. I may be waiting a while.

With regard to Feinstein, I am not a fan, but I wish her good health. I don’t think she will retire. Gavin Newsom would probably send a hench person or thing to fill the spot if Feinstein cannot continue. Appointing a potential contender would touch off a melee that would be fun to watch, but I don’t think that they are that stupid. Whoever ends up in that role long term will be under the CCP thumb.

Posted by: Super Hose 2023-03-04 11:10

#6 Herpes zoster, which is the virus that causes shingles, is bad news if it gets to the brain.

Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-03-04 10:55

#5 Going to bet mRNA is problematic when in the bloodstream with other viruses.

Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-03-04 10:54

#4 So this likely means she did not get the common and tested SAFE shingles shot?

So, I wonder if she actually got the publically administered Clot-Shot also?

Posted by: NN2N1 2023-03-04 10:51

#3 It's very painful and other than strong pain meds, you just have to wait it out.

Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-03-04 09:34

#2 Shingles is not a long term illness. Not sure what shingles treatment you could get at the hospital other than an IV.

Posted by: Super Hose 2023-03-04 09:32

#1
But if an elected official can't be on the floor to vote due to medical or mental impairment issues, should they be allowed to vote of how the DC Swamp controls our lives?

Either way., maybe Mental /Physical Health and the Vaxccident will slowly change the Federal Elected and Political landscape.

BTW: California sets the records for old age.
The oldest House Representative is Grace Napolitano, D-Calif. at 86. In the Senate, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., at 89 is the oldest

Posted by: NN2N1 2023-03-04 06:20

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