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RandySF

(59,124 posts) Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:26 PM Jan 2022

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Bobby Rush is retiring.

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Bobby Rush is retiring. (Original Post) RandySF Jan 2022 OP

That's my district... Chicago1980 Jan 2022 #1

Isn't he also ill? RandySF Jan 2022 #3

He had cancer a few years back and that affected his speech. Chicago1980 Jan 2022 #5

fun bit of trivia--he was the only politician to win an election against President Obama cadoman Jan 2022 #4

not related to his breakthrough case I hope cadoman Jan 2022 #2

He's sounded and looked very fragile the last few years. Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2022 #6

Chicago1980

(1,968 posts)

1. That's my district...

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:27 PM

Jan 2022

I'm definitely ready for fresh blood.

RandySF

(59,124 posts)

3. Isn't he also ill?

Reply to Chicago1980 (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:28 PM

Jan 2022

Chicago1980

(1,968 posts)

5. He had cancer a few years back and that affected his speech.

Reply to RandySF (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:30 PM

Jan 2022

I'm not sure of his health issues now.

cadoman

(792 posts)

4. fun bit of trivia--he was the only politician to win an election against President Obama

Reply to Chicago1980 (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:29 PM

Jan 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Rush

cadoman

(792 posts)

2. not related to his breakthrough case I hope

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:28 PM

Jan 2022

https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-statement-breakthrough-covid-19-case

“Today, after being notified of a recent exposure, I tested positive with a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Fortunately, I am fully vaccinated and recently received my booster shot. I am feeling fine and currently have no symptoms. I will be quarantining and following the latest guidance from the CDC and the Chicago Department of Public Health. As COVID-19 cases rise and the Omicron variant spreads throughout the nation, I encourage everyone who has not yet done so to get vaccinated and get boosted as soon as possible.”

He hasn't even updated his home page yet so this is very recent news..

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,845 posts)

6. He's sounded and looked very fragile the last few years.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 07:37 PM

Jan 2022

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