by Jason George
RENO, Nev. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has released a two-page letter from her physician, saying the Alaska governor "has no major medical problems" and is "physically fit."
The document, which provides no supporting documents, is similar to a brief letter Sen Barack Obama released last May. (Obama's was even shorter at one-page long.) Palin was the last candidate to provide any health information.
Cathy Baldwin-Johnson, Palin's family physician, states in the letter that the vice presidential candidate has only been hospitalized during childbirth and has very good blood pressure and resting pulse. "Additionally, Governor Palin's family medical history includes no first-degree relatives with major medical problems.
You can find the letter on the McCain-Palin campaign Web site here.
The fact that the letter glows so greatly about Palin's health does leave one wondering why Palin waited until almost literally the last hour to do so. When asked a few weeks ago by NBC's Brian Williams about the records, Palin said she would release them, albeit begrudgingly.
"So be it, if that will allow some curiosity seekers, perhaps, to have one more thing that they can either check the box off that they can find something to criticize, perhaps, or find something to rest them assured over."
Comments
Wonder if Obam will ever release his Original Birth Certificate- Have my doubts as will be the same mess as with Ayers-
Posted by: Inky | November 4, 2008 4:59 AM
OMG. You people can't let it go.
Ok Since this is America, you are innocent (of what accusation, I have no idea) until proven guilty. Where do you say he was born? Any proof? Hmmm? Didn't think so.
Posted by: Todd M | November 4, 2008 10:09 AM
Senator Obama did release his Hawiian birth certificate.
Posted by: David Wilkinson | November 4, 2008 4:49 PM