The 89-year-old former senator and GOP presidential candidate is reportedly being hospitalized at Walter Reed Hospital.
Bob Dole "is at Walter Reed not for a checkup," Harry Reid said on the Senate floor. "He is there because he is infirm. He is sick."
— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) November 27, 2012
According to CBS, a Dole assistant said that Dole is checked into the hospital for a routine procedure and will be discharged tomorrow.
Nevertheless, Twitterers are sending their thoughts and prayers:
Sending positive vibes to ill Bob Dole, the former senator is reportedly at Walter Reed. #GetWellSoon #BobDole
— John T. Bennett (@BennettJohnT) November 27, 2012
Best wishes to his family and friends:RT:@CBSPolitics Bob Dole hospitalized; described as "infirm": http://t.co/mmr9DS3l
— Charles (@MTATL67) November 27, 2012
I hope Bob Dole is going to be alright.
— Lord WarGit of Nickerson's Lemon Biscuits (@WarGit) November 27, 2012
prayers for Russell, KS native –> Bob Dole, 89, hospitalized at Walter Reed http://t.co/BFjiidtS via @CBSNews #patriot #kansas
— stephiegal (@stephiegal) November 27, 2012
My prayers go out to Bob Dole and his family!
— Kevin Saucedo-Broach (@kevsaucebro) November 27, 2012
Wishing Bob Dole a speedy recovery!!
— Norma Valentini (@NormaValentini) November 27, 2012
Best wishes for Sen Bob Dole's recovery.
— Jerry McDaniel (@Mc45Ok) November 27, 2012
best wishes goes out2the dole familyRT @HuffPostPol: Harry Reid: Bob Dole has been hospitalized, described as "infirm" http://t.co/zsZApeMK
— faithful grace (@racheln1787) November 27, 2012
I hope Bob Dole is OK.
— $ajizzle (@Sajizzle) November 27, 2012
I'm rooting for you, Senator. Get well soon. RT @tpm: Harry Reid: Bob Dole hospitalized http://t.co/7n1o1FGS
— Mr. Media Training (@MrMediaTraining) November 27, 2012
https://twitter.com/KHShan/status/273557740419428352
Indeed. And a fellow Kansan to boot. RT @KHShan: @kelseylh – Bob Dole is a good man…best wishes for his recovery
— Kelsey L. Hayes (@kelseylh) November 27, 2012
Bob Dole is a damn American hero. Let's hope he's restored to perfect health soon.
— Adam Bonin (@adambonin) November 27, 2012
@TwitchyTeam What a good man. A Hero! Prayers your way Bob Dole
— Joan Reynolds (@irishamrep1) November 27, 2012
Sen. Reid says Bob Dole is in Walter Reed hospital. "He is infirm. He is sick." Let's all lift a great American up in prayer.
— Paul Begala (@PaulBegala) November 27, 2012
https://twitter.com/MtnMD/status/273558481976586240
Prayers to Bob Dole, a real American hero.
— olliander (@ollieblog) November 27, 2012
We wish Senator Dole a full, swift recovery.
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