Before his medical episode pulled him from the campaign trail, Mr. Sanders had been one of three front-runners in the Democratic race for the 2020 nomination. And it is likely to intensify the focus on age in the Democratic race, where the three top candidates are all in their 70s. Since Wednesday, campaign aides have been trying to put the episode in a positive light, with some tweeting and re-tweeting well-wishes and encouragement. Mr. Sanders himself sent out a tweet on Wednesday thanking his well-wishers and using the opportunity to plug Medicare for All. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, the campaign sent out a press advisory that said Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan and a national co-chair on the Sanders campaign, planned to campaign for Mr. Sanders this weekend in New Hampshire.

Source: New York Times October 03, 2019 16:52 UTC