Breaking: Bill Clinton rushed to hospital
posted at 5:02 pm on February 11, 2010 by Ed Morrissey
ABC News reports that former President Bill Clinton has been rushed to a hospital this afternoon:
Former President Bill Clinton was rushed to a Manhattan hospital late this afternoon, sources tell ABC News.
Clinton, 63, was transported to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan for a condition related to his heart.
ABC News’ chief political correspondent George Stephanopoulos reported that sources said he was taken to the hospital “likely for a stent procedure.”
ABC says that Hillary did not appear to be in a rush to leave the office, which may mean that the issue may be more routine. Anything with the heart would be an area of concern for Bill Clinton, as he just had a quadruple bypass less than five years ago.
I’ll update the post as the story develops. Meanwhile, the family will of course be in our prayers.
Update: An update to ABC’s initial dispatch seems more reassuring:
An official told ABC News that Clinton’s ailment seems more like “discomfort…something wasn’t right” rather than a health “crisis.”
A friend of the former president’s said that he had been suffering from a cold and had been warn [sic] out from his recent trip to Haiti.
It’s also possible that he picked up something in Haiti that’s unrelated to his heart in the difficult environment in Haiti as well.
Update II: Good news from ABC in a further update at the same link:
“Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest,” said Band. “Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries.”
A stent is a wire mesh tube used to prop open an artery.
“President Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti’s relief and long-term recovery efforts.”
The First Mate had a stent installed in one of her coronary arteries as a precaution before her kidney transplant in 2004. It’s fairly routine, and after lying flat for about 12 hours, the patient can usually resume normal activities. Best wishes for former President Clinton for a speedy recovery.
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Get well soon, Bubba. Maybe Obama will bring you a cup of coffee while you’re recuperating.
atheling on February 11, 2010 at 5:26 PM
I have to say, I could care less about this. I hope he gets well, but…meh.
Emily M. on February 11, 2010 at 5:26 PM
The people I know who have met Clinton say that there was just something about him that made you want to like him even if you knew he was trying to screw you over with his policies. He would indeed sit at the counter of a Waffle House.
Barry doesn’t even know what a Waffle House is and if he were to dine there, it would only be after the Secret Service cleared the place out and blocked the entrance to the interstate so that the royal entourage could get to the parking lot without delay. And even then, he’d be a lousy tipper.
highhopes on February 11, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Yeah, don’t really care.
iamse7en on February 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Hil leaves for a Middle Eastern trip tomorrow. She’s on her way to visit him now.
kingsjester on February 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM
It’s the Acrylamide to worry about…
Odie1941 on February 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Ditto.
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM
What does one thing have to do with the other?
highhopes on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Interesting ad juxtaposition: t-shirt with Clinton’s face on it. Are those keyworded to the content of the post?
rivlax on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Even Bill’s hands aren’t that big.
Aviator on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM
I love the burgers, but the fries have a funny taste. I can’t explain it, but I don’t like them.
Anyway, in Texas, it’s “Whataburger.” I’m not in love yet.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Any excuse for Bill to be around Nurses..
Just kidding, Bill! Have a speedy recovery!
Nethicus on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Are you kidding me? They hate each other with a passion now. And it’s pretty well documented, even by Hillary, that Bill tried to beat the crap out of Morris one night in the White House kitchen.
Get a grip.
Knucklehead on February 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Get well soon, Bubba.
deidre on February 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Prayers for a speedy recovery & a quiet retirement, Bubba. Go buy a beachside hacienda and relax for three or four years.
OhioCoastie on February 11, 2010 at 5:31 PM
The thought of you being in Tx makes me want to bathe in bleach before coming back from visiting.
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Well, Morris isn’t as hated as Richardson these days. *haha Talk about a traiter who got HIS just rewards!
Next up, the Kennedy clan. :)
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Get Well soon President Clinton! He deserves our warmest wishes. There is nothing political about his health.
alecj on February 11, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Speedy recovery, cardiac stents are no small matter so start taking better care of yourself, Mr. Clinton.
DrAllecon on February 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
What a charmer you are. I bet you absolutely woo everyone in your world with that attitude you exude.
Gee, and I’m so sorry I know you only by type on a page.
LOL*
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
There are so many funny things that could be said, but I will refrain.
deidre on February 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Shut Up. LOL*
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:34 PM
I wish Bill no harm and hope he recovers quickly. Always thought he was a foolish president and an untrustworthy skirt-chaser, but not evil.
Animator Girl on February 11, 2010 at 5:35 PM
OK, you guys have convinced me. He’s in for a slowing down in life, but he’ll survive.
I predict Hillary will resign as SoS after this 4 year gig, and they’ll both settle into working for his Foundation.
Chelsea is a doll in my opinion. She’ll marry and avoid politics, probably.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:35 PM
He may have been an SOB, but he’s still our SOB!
Get well soon, Good Ole’ Bill! And you don’t have to enjoy hospital food! A shaker with Mrs. Dash’s helps a whole lot, though.
newton on February 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
He tried to beat him? Ugh, didn’t know that. Sorry.
Emily M. on February 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Obama and the passage of time have turned Clinton into a veritable renaissance man.
Good luck with the ticker, WJC.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
slick willy will be fine in no time…
cmsinaz on February 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Classy.
Please don’t comment then if you don’t care.
crr6 on February 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Looks like he will be okay….
They said he had taken a turn for the Nurse…
originalpechanga on February 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM
HMMMMMMM. In-and-Out. Double-Double Animal Style w/Fries & a Shake.
I’m about 600 miles from the nearest In-and-Out. sadness. =(
portlandon on February 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Just put some ice on it, Bill.
Dorvillian on February 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Ironic, coming from you crryy696.
portlandon on February 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Go to obamaville, crr6, you wet end.
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Hang tough, Stud Puddly.
Patrick S on February 11, 2010 at 5:40 PM
crr6 on February 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM
You questioning somebody’s class? That’s like Elizabeth Taylor condemning divorce.
kingsjester on February 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Oh, come on. It’s not like we said we hope he dies. It looks like he’s gonna be fine. So, why get worked up over it?
Emily M. on February 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Get well, President Clinton. Take it easy, fer cripe’s sake.
I’ve often thought he’s looked generally unwell since his first big heart surgery. I know it’s hard for a Big Dog like Clinton to take it easy, but I hope he does.
Well-Armed Lamb on February 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM
I can see one from my office window. Once a month visit. So as it doesn’t get old. But, the nicest thing about In and Out is that they pay far higher than any other fast food chain and expect a higher quality worker for it. Mostly college kids. Thus, when ordering, all parties actually speak English.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM
I don’t like the guy’s politics or morals. But, I always said that he probably a fun guy to play a round of golf with. Politics wise, Dear Leader sure makes Bubba look good. Hope he’s out of danger.
Dingbat63 on February 11, 2010 at 5:44 PM
If only the Daily Kos morons had the class to just say things like “I don’t really care”.
Speedwagon82 on February 11, 2010 at 5:44 PM
It’s that temper of his. Boy, did he get worked up during the primary.
Everyone who predicts Hillary would run again didn’t see what I saw, anyway. She wouldn’t because Bill simply would die.
And I don’t care what some of you think. She loves the guy.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:44 PM
The sentence reading ‘…he may have picked something up in Haiti’ made me laugh aloud. Not really funny, I know, but I couldn’t help myself.
troyriser_gopftw on February 11, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Oh, come on. It’s not like we said we hope he dies. It looks like he’s gonna be fine. So, why get worked up over it?Emily M. on February 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Really, it’s not like we raped anyone is it?
ClassicCon on February 11, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Get Well President Clinton. I won’t qualify my remarks with, “Even though I hate him” or make some sexual shot at you because then I would become one of those scumbags who went after Tony Snow or went after Cheney. I don’t want to by a Kos Kid acting hypocrite.
AYNBLAND on February 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM
DAMNATION!!! Oh well. If I had an In-and-Out outside my window, I’d weigh 800lbs! When we travel down to Southern Cal to visit friends we actually plan our trip, so we can hit Redding California (The closest one to Portland) at around lunch time!
Closest thing in Oregon is Five Guys. No Comparison.
portlandon on February 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Reid Kills Bill!!!
sonnyspats1 on February 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Ask Juanita about his “temper”.
Why am I not surprised you are another Clinton groupie…
ClassicCon on February 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM
What’s that about? He’s really not all that complicated. He never had to rape anyone, for sure. I bet 50% of the women in America had Bill Clinton sex dreams. I’ve always thought that is really why most men resented him terribly. They knew.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM
“The First Mate had a stent installed in one of her coronary arteries as a precaution before her kidney transplant in 2004. It’s fairly routine, and after lying flat for about 12 hours, the patient can usually resume normal activities. Best wishes for former President Clinton for a speedy recovery.”
God bless and keep the First Mate, Ed. And, Willie as well.
..as a fellow wearer of chicken-wire in the heart, I know it’s serious but survivable and the result of an angioplasty.
Funny how things are relative. The “Do you miss me yet” phrase can be applied to Slick as well as “W” in light of the Pantload-in-chief in the Oval Office these days.
Hell, I could see Hillary abandoning SOS to take care of Bill and then, after he is back on his chasing broads, she could mount a challenge to the POSOTUS in 2012.
Love to see it.
VoyskaPVO on February 11, 2010 at 5:48 PM
You know what you people sound like? Liberals praising Reagan. After he was dead. Just stop it.
“He’s a great guy personally, except for, you know, that rape thing.”
*gag*
misterpeasea on February 11, 2010 at 5:48 PM
Yep, that figures into the once-a-month visit scheme as well. The metabolism isn’t exactly at a fever pitch these days.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Oh jeesh*
Rape? Well, there are some who think the moon walk was faked, too.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM
I wish him well.
taney71 on February 11, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Just what I would expect a Clinton-worshiping bimbo to say. So you know he didn’t rape anyone huh? Were you called in as a witness? Michael Jackson celebrity worshipers share similar beliefs.
ClassicCon on February 11, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Stop! You’re bursting Ann’s love connection! LOL*
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Cheers Bill!
PappaMac on February 11, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Incredibly provocative. If nothing else, you do provoke. LOL. Never raped anyone.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Better put some ice on that lip.
misterpeasea on February 11, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Definitely. But he was my governor, too, growing up. The Clintons were fabulous for Arkansas. And they were true Democrats, in my opinion.
This bunch today? Not remotely related.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Anninwonderland, you are really creepy…in a pathetic sort of way.
ladyingray on February 11, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Well, people post crazy junk about Palin, too. I learned from watching the Clinton story just how easy it is to spread manure around about public personalities.
She’s the target today.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Actually agree with you there, they made the Kennedy’s blush with their corruption and sexual escapades.
ClassicCon on February 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM
President Bush’s (41) staff says he’s been in contact with Clinton and they offer their best wishes.
amerpundit on February 11, 2010 at 5:53 PM
It’s as if Bill is a Jonas brother and she’s 6. Too much.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Maybe you and 50% of the liberal women. When more than one woman, over decades, gives sworn testimony, there’s reason to believe. Sorry to tell hard truths about your crush.
misterpeasea on February 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Sorry, that should be AnninFantasyland…because you really live there…
ladyingray on February 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM
I do wish him a full and speedy recovery.
I do NOT want to see “Pass Universal Healthcare in memory of Bubba” in the headlines anytime soon.
Ingenue on February 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Oh, and let’s not get into a fight about WJC today. Whatever your opinion of him, Obama makes him look like a mixture of Ronald Reagan and the Pope.
amerpundit on February 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
um . . . ew
Ingenue on February 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Yeah, they also suck on crackpipes….
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Gee, Ann a lot of people here don’t seem to believe in the moon walk. Troubling, huh. Maybe you and your moderate California buddies can straighten us out.
misterpeasea on February 11, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Let’s just agree to not exchange posts. Again. I simply find your ad hominem attacks boring, and I think everyone else here does, too, except for a few souls who love to turn every thread into some kind of sicko personal attack.
I really don’t have any interest in your type of snark attack, which I guess you imagine is political discourse.
It isn’t. It’s just nothing but snark attacks. I sometimes ask myself why anyone would so enjoy that, but I have to admit, I just don’t really get it. I think that’s probably a good thing.
There are some things in life that I prefer to be ignorant about.
Your attitude and consistent snark stuff is one.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 5:58 PM
My best wishes to President Clinton — I’m sure he’ll be just fine, rest and relaxation to follow.
Richard Romano on February 11, 2010 at 5:58 PM
He and GWB are about the same age, correct? Yet GWB looks so much healthier, WJC has aged significantly in the last few years.
In any event, I hope he recovers quickly and takes the necessary steps to keep himself well.
Willie on February 11, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Mister, didn’t you get the memo. Ann now lives in Texas~so, her virus has spread and now all of her neighbors are going to need shots.
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Ahh crap. I’m driving right by an In-n-Out here in Vegas in about 30 minutes, and I need supper. (un-snaps his levi’s)
Fishoutofwater on February 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
I loathe In N Out burgers. That nasty thousand island sauce, and all. Terrible fries, too. I always preferred Rallys when I lived in San Diego.
OmahaConservative on February 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
When Clinton isn’t using his charisma to level your party he’s a cool guy.
I went to a jazz club in Prague once and found out it was the same club that Clinton played his sax at in his infamous visit there. After the show Clinton and Havel (the Czech prez at the time)left the club and just walked around Prague together.
That doesn’t seem like a scenario Our Current Majesty would take part in.
hisfrogness on February 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Well, anyway, I’m convinced Bill will come through.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Yes, this is a MUCH better example of political discourse….
C’mon. Really? You’re putting up a fight?
nico on February 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Another thread totally hijacked by AnninCa.
What a sicko.
Knucklehead on February 11, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Blanket coverage on CNN right now. And here I am in the dentist’s waiting room about to have a root canal…nobody gives a damn about me. Clinton said to be in “good spirits.” Good for you Bubba…good for you.
Sharke on February 11, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Cousin’s Burgers in my neck of the woods. I am not crazy about In-and-Out fries, either.
Cousins had fresh-cut fries, too. But they tasted right. I think it must have had something to do with the oil.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Oh, and Ann? How about the way he tried to portray Lewinsky as a delusional stalker? You know, trying to lie his way out of trouble before he knew there was proof. And then lying under oath. A felony.
Yes, I’m sure lots of lonely, pathetic liberal women fantasized about him. Not that I’m thinking of anyone in particular.
misterpeasea on February 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM
You must prefer it A LOT!
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Yeah, that’s ONE thing, he always did well.
HornetSting on February 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM
LOL* Good one. That’s why I’m limited to one fast food meal per month!
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Nothing you can say can make me believe that 50% of the women in this country are the kind of nasty slut that would have sex dreams about Bill the Rapist. As for you…well, I wouldn’t be surprised by the vileness of your dreams.
Extrafishy on February 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM
I love the way the thread went from everyone wishing WJC well to burgers and fries.
What the heck?
Ingenue on February 11, 2010 at 6:03 PM
9 out of 10 posters at HotAir love and respect ladyingray and consider you to be a buffoon and object of ridicule and a slug/concern troll. The other one out of ten? Crr6, ernesto, Grow Fins, etc. etc. etc.
OmahaConservative on February 11, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Hello. Nobody buys this. Some posters here ONLY comment on me.
They are the hijackers.
AnninCA on February 11, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Count your blessings. It could have turned to cigars.
nico on February 11, 2010 at 6:05 PM
hisfrogness on February 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Hah – I’ve been to the same club!! (and even sat in on bass fro a couple tunes) Praha (as it is spelled there) is an awesome place!
Oh, well, time to go to my gig. I hope Billy Jeff recovers well. Somehow I still hold out some hope that he has a late-life conversion to conservatism, in the wake of this current precendency. I think he does love America, unlike President Slow Learner.
Fishoutofwater on February 11, 2010 at 6:05 PM
The moonwalk was real and so was the rape of Juanita Broderick.
Grow up and admit his record toward the treatment of woman is abysmal.
I’ll repeat that he does need to get better because he has a daughter who is expecting her father to walk her down the aisle.
Branch Rickey on February 11, 2010 at 6:05 PM
After years of eating yummy but extremely-bad-for-you Southern-style cooking, Clinton finally manages to lose weight and get healthy. Yet he still has to endure scares like this. Poor guy.
Another reason why I subscribe to the school of Eat What You Want.
Get well soon, Mr. President.
The Ugly American on February 11, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Of course Hillary was in no rush to leave the office… the timing is wrong. If Bill goes down for the dirt nap in the 3rd year of Obama’s term, she could garner the sympathy vote and run against an incumbent Dem, riding and whipping the “Bill really hoped that I would be president some day. I’m doing this for him,” pony.
Roc on February 11, 2010 at 6:08 PM
There’s an In-and-Out in Tucson Arizona and will be visiting the joint of Saturday. Stop in every time we visit the daughter in Sierra Vista.
chemman on February 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Nico, that was funny. In honor of Clinton’s love for the burgers, I am heading out for a Chicago Blackie’s burger with cross-cut fries. In my world, there’s nothing better.
sherry on February 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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