Senator Bernie Sanders is hospitalized in Las Vegas, Nevada, after reporting a chest pain on Monday night during a campaign event.
“The senator experienced a chest discomfort. After examinations and a medical evaluation, it was found that he had an obstruction in an artery and two catheters were inserted successfully, “reads a statement from his counselor Jeff Weaver.
“He is talking and has a very good spirit. He will be resting in the next few days. We are canceling their events and appearances until further notice. ”
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The news came on Wednesday after Sanders suspended a forum where he was expected to talk about gun control.
Several presidential candidates spoke on the issue and sent good wishes to the senator. One of them was Kamala Harris: “Thinking about Bernie Sanders today and wishing him a good recovery. If there is one thing I know about him, he is a fighter. I hope I can see him again in the field very soon.”
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Thinking of @BernieSanders today and wishing him a speedy recovery. If there & # 39; s one thing I know about him, he & # 39; s a fighter and I look forward to seeing him on the campaign trail soon.
& mdash; Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 2, 2019
