Politics & Government
John McCain: Ohio Congresspeople React To Cancer Diagnosis
Senators and Representatives from across the Buckeye State sent thoughts, prayers and strength to the McCain family.
CLEVELAND, OH — Following Senator John McCain's diagnosis with glioblastoma multiforme, a form of brain cancer, Ohio's politicians rallied around the 2008 Republican candidate for president. Both of McCain's Ohio colleagues in the U.S. Senate sent thoughts and prayers via Twitter.
Doctors discovered McCain's cancer while operating on a blood clot behind the senator's eye on Friday. Glioblastoma is an aggressive and fast-growing form of cancer. Learn more about McCain's condition here.
Senator Sherrod Brown, Democrat, said he and his wife, columnist Connie Schultz, are thinking of McCain and his family and wishing him a fully recovery. Senator Rob Portman, Republican, said he and his wife Jane were sending love and prayers to McCain and his wife Cindy.
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"John has more fight in him than anyone I know, and I look forward to having him back in the Senate soon," Brown said on Twitter.
Ohio's members of the U.S. House of Representatives also sent support and sympathy to the McCains. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, D-09, released a statement on Thursday afternoon.
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"Our hearts and prayers go out to Senator John McCain and his dear family at this time of tribulation. His lifetime of patriotic service to our nation is truly admirable and rock solid," Kaptur said in the statement. "Like his acerbic wit, his life forms our national character. As he faces this battle, he lifts our nation in his typical fashion – with courage and soulful confirmation to his countrymen. We stand tall with Senator McCain, drawing our strength from his battle tested heroism."
Few Americans have served their county with such distinction, or in so many capacities. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
— Congressman Tim Ryan (@RepTimRyan) July 20, 2017
he's faced every battle before this. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. (2/2)
— Brad Wenstrup (@RepBradWenstrup) July 20, 2017
11pm last night when I spoke w/@wkyc about @SenJohnMcCain, the fighter. I send my thoughts & prayers to John, Cindy, and their entire family pic.twitter.com/cEI3n21gzo
— Rep. Jim Renacci (@RepJimRenacci) July 20, 2017
I have no doubt @SenJohnMcCain will tackle this diagnosis with his decided courage & strength. #READ my statement➡https://t.co/TS2lhABTtR
— US Rep. Mike Turner (@RepMikeTurner) July 20, 2017
Praying for my friend @SenJohnMcCain, one of the toughest people I know.
— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 20, 2017
Marcia and I send our thoughts and prayers to @SenJohnMcCain, Cindy, and the entire McCain family. pic.twitter.com/ZQGbvKA5pX
— U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (@boblatta) July 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Sen John McCain...a true American hero.
— Bill Johnson (@RepBillJohnson) July 20, 2017
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