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UPDATE: Senator Robert Byrd Remains Hospitalized After Fall Save Email Print
Posted: 2:42 PM Feb 28, 2008
Last Updated: 2:42 PM Feb 28, 2008
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
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Senator Robert C. Byrd remains in the hospital after falling at his home Monday night

Byrd spokesman Jesse Jacobs said Thursday that follow-up x-rays have indicated that Senator Byrd suffered no broken bones, but as a precautionary measure, he will remain in the hospital and undergo physical therapy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to ensure he is steady on his feet when he returns to his Senate duties next week.

Jacobs say 90-year-old West Virginia Democrat came to his office Tuesday and was on the Senate floor to vote for an Indian health bill.

But Jacobs says Byrd's staff advised him to see the Capitol physician because Byrd was noticeably wincing in pain.

He was later was admitted to the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington.

Jacobs says that according to Byrd’s daughter, the senator wants to get back to work as soon as possible.

Jacobs also says that since he has cast a record 18,241 votes, he is anxious to get to 20,000 and being in the hospital does not help that effort.

Based on the fact that he is 90 years of age and his position as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, I think they are just taking some added precautions.

Byrd is third in line to the presidency as Senate president pro tempore. He also is chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Posted by: clb on Mar 5, 2008 at 09:11 AM
You go esh.

Posted by: me2 on Mar 2, 2008 at 11:45 PM
shut up and get a life D. There are lots of good people in this state, does it mean they should run for senator? He's old, he's senile and he can't do the job anymore.

Posted by: Wake Up People! on Mar 2, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Do you faithful Byrd voters ever come out of your houses? No really do you? If you did you would see the poverty, trash, filth, drugs, and polution. Where was the great generous Senator Byrd when all this happened, and where is he now that it needs taken care of. Answer: Virginia. Oh he must still think we are not separated from Virginia. If you faithful voters ever get a chance to watch C-Span you will see the once great senator now reduced to a stuttering, shaking, and extremely forgetful laughing stock. He does deserve respect for his acomplishments, but it is time to retire. Heres an idea why don't you get his top aide to run for Senator in Byrds place, afer all he has probably been doing the senators job for awhile now. I will applaud his membership in the KKK. But first realize that the KKK not only targeted races, it targeted dead beat husbands, and lazy people he refused to work. If we had the KKK of yesterday still alive, we would probably be in a better state.

Posted by: D on Mar 2, 2008 at 03:48 PM
To everyone that is bashing Senator Byrd...SHAME ON YOU! He's a good man and alot of kids nowadays can take a lesson from his work ethics. By the way, I have excellent grammar skills and a college degree to boot, BILL! Thoughts and prayers are with you, Senator Byrd.

Posted by: DANIEL on Mar 2, 2008 at 08:40 AM
TO JEANNIE I can not believe you are asking for some kind of proof as to why this guy should retire??All you need to do is go down to the welfare office,that should be enough but incase not then how about the fact that he can't even stay awake for a whole senate session , he is always seen napping!!COME ON,I understand you like and respect him and yes he has done some good things for WV and just like his kind he made sure everyone knew by writing his name all over it.The guy is 90 for gods sake!!You act like that reason is'nt alone valid enough,I say that alone is reason enough!!He has done great but we need to get rid of him before he dies on t.v or something.Do you know how bad people is laughing at us,you might not care but I for one am tired of everyone thinking we are just a bunch of stupid inbreeding hilljacks!!VOTE HIM OUT PEOPLE IT IS WAY APAST TIME!!Shoot,he will die of old age before we get that chance.

Posted by: me on Mar 1, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I don't believe what I'm seeing. Did your parents not teach you to have any respect..I don't know a whole lot about politics but I do know people and this man is a respectable man.And for heavens sake NO ONE ELSE has ever made a mistake!! I have always gotten a response from his office no matter what the reason. They have certain people on certain committees and maybe he is not on the committee you need to be talking to. Nothing will ever change the way I feel about him. It is our Governor that we need to get out of office he don't care about the people in Southern WV only the money that comes from destroying our homes,families and lives. Tell him to be accountable for his actions. Sen. Byrd has to look at the whole picture but the Gov is suppose to look at our state. Maybe he and Big Brother Don will get it back together since they got it together. Oh and by the way talk to some of the girls who clean the Hotel rooms when the Legislature is in session. Really now stop complaining :(

Posted by: Melinda on Mar 1, 2008 at 11:31 AM
This guy needs to retire he cannot even walk anymore. Here he falls and didn't hurt anything and gets out the same day they all get pay raises. He has the best health care and the best pay for nothing at our expenses. This old man needs to retire and enjoy what life he does have left with his animals.

Posted by: STEVE on Mar 1, 2008 at 07:23 AM
Byrd is about 30 years over his retirement. It is a joke to watch him on CSPAN. You can see the other senators in the background laughing and making fun of him while Byrd speaks. No wonder WV is ranks at the bottom of every list.

Posted by: Hey Kathy S on Feb 29, 2008 at 09:19 PM
He also fought for the Klan and fought against the Civil Rights act. But you are right, he represents WV bigots well.

Posted by: TO SUE: on Feb 29, 2008 at 11:22 AM
From Jeannie: "Unpatriotic" was an attempt to be facetious, which failed miserably. Being patriotic means we have a DUTY to criticize and analyze U.S. policy and our government.

Posted by: Ohioans for Byrd on Feb 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM
If you people complaining about Byrd don't like him, then Ohio will gladly send one of its most incompetent politicians to you--Senator Voinovich! Get well Senator Byrd. You're the best.

Posted by: MS on Feb 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM
To Traitors, We do not hate the man, we are just sick of his politics. He's way past his prime and we need change. I love Fox News too. Shepherd Smith rocks!

Posted by: Luv truckers on Feb 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM
To Bob, Why don't you lay off the truckers and miners. If it wasn't for them, you wouldn't have nothing.

Posted by: To Sue on Feb 29, 2008 at 10:01 AM
From Jeannie: Like I said, give me facts to support your claims that he should retire. Being old is not good enough. Don't bite the hand that feeds you. I LOVE PORK BARREL SPENDING.

Posted by: Bill on Feb 29, 2008 at 08:02 AM
It is interesting that in many of the comments that support Byrd the grammar and spelling is horrable. I gues these are the people who support him. Uneducated and, low income seem to be the base of the democrat platform.

Posted by: John on Feb 29, 2008 at 07:57 AM
If he is soo great why are we last or next to last in everyhing that is good?

Posted by: Sue on Feb 28, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Jeannie: So do you think it is unpatriotic to critize the president of the United States. It is patriotic to critize. He needs to get off this pride thing and retire. Bring in someone who can do the job and do it well. WV is one of the most poverty striken states. He is known as the King of Pork because we are #1 in Pork barrel spending. His physical health has declined...he has trouble hearing, has trouble walking and relies on his staff for guidence. As much as his colleagues respect him, in December they were trying to find a way to get him out. He can't do the job. Let's bring someone in who can. And with that being said, I hope he makes a speedy recovery. After all, he is such a cute little man.

Posted by: bob on Feb 28, 2008 at 10:29 PM
shame om any wv resident who could badmouth sen byrd. without him wv would have nothing he is the man shame he cant move up tp bushs job till we elect another pres. then maybe we can get our troops back out of iraq and straighten w"s mess out.

Posted by: randy r on Feb 28, 2008 at 06:33 PM
Get well soon Robert C. Byrd wish you a speedy recovery so you can trounce some more repubs.

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 28, 2008 at 05:54 PM
send the old man home to heal,they would anyone else.....maybe he tripped on his robe

Posted by: Bob on Feb 28, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Jeannie, last place in what? I think that would be Mississippi. Also, they're probably near the end due to lack of education. Too many WV citizens have low expectations and get a job as a miner or trucker.

Posted by: me on Feb 28, 2008 at 04:08 PM
I hope you get well soon. mr byrd has done alot for wv he is a good man..

Posted by: Grateful on Feb 28, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Thank You Senator Byrd. If not for you WV might be 50th in all the good categories and 1st in all the bad categories. Instead WV is 49th and 2nd. Whew. Thank you Mississippi. Keep electing the same old people, just like a dog who returns to his vomit. WAKE UP WEST VIRGINIANS.

Posted by: Kathy S on Feb 28, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Well I for one respect, admire & like Sen Byrd. While you're all bashing him, remember how much he's DONE for this State. He's brought MILLIONS of $$$$$ in here through pgms like ARC, EDA, Rural Housing etc & helped thousands of low-mod residents to get decent potable water/sewer systems, housing, health care & decent infrastructure like bridges Without him this State would be in a far worse mess than it is now let me tell you. I KNOW how much he has contributed to this State so before you bash him, how much do YOU really know about what he's done? Be sure you know before you just jump on the bash-bandwagon. He's the ONLY one who had the courage/backbone to stand up to Bush, Cheney & Rummy & vote NO against this war. He's the ONLY one in Congress who HAS backbone period. He has fought for this State & this country for so many years & when we lose him, WV AND this country will be a darker place He's brought a better way of life to a LOT of WV citizens

Posted by: WVGirl on Feb 28, 2008 at 01:38 PM
So what if there are numerous buildings,bridges,parks,etc named after him, evidentally someone thought he had deserved the respect. But then of course, respect is a word that many young West Virginians do not have. Instead of being grateful for all that he has accomplished, there are those that want to find fault. When Mr. Byrd vacates his Senate seat, I am sure his contributions to this state will be missed.

Posted by: Sharon on Feb 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM
As an average American citizan, if I fell, I would be treated in the Emergency Room (if even that) and sent Home, whether I was injured or not. What a waste of tax-payers money!

Posted by: TO TRAITORS on Feb 28, 2008 at 10:16 AM
From Jeannie: To LOL, I believe you post all his accomplishments because you believe they are bad? You defy logic. To Other Whiners: Can you please give a substantive argument as to why we should hate Byrd? Illogical allegations are not acceptable. Byrd has been in office for many, many years and some of you believe your gun rights are in danger??? I do believe some need to stop drinking the KOOL-AID and get their heads of Limbaugh's and Faux News' behind. You are being brainwashed... You are being brainwashed... You are being brainwashed... Did that work?

Posted by: DANIEL on Feb 28, 2008 at 09:38 AM
What is a wrong with these people who are saying how great and sorely needed this prehistoric dinosaur is??I guess none of these people live in wv.We are practically dead last in jobs and basiclly first in welfare,unemployment and poverty!!These feed the children networks use are area to help raise money for deprived and starving children.Are school system is terrible and it is only because we won't pay a teacher enough to feed their own family so they leave.And these stupid people get on here and say this crap!Well folks I am not blind or forgetful and I do live in wv while paying attention,SO-GET THAT BIG DUMMY OUT OF THERE BEFORE WE ARE ALL STANDING IN THE FREE CHEESE LINE!!!!!!!

Posted by: Shari on Feb 28, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I used to live in Ohio, and I'm a Republican. However, if I lived in WV, I would vote for Senator Byrd immediately. He has done a lot of good for the state of WV. People think of WV as a "hillbilly" state, but he has done a lot to help take that horrible stigma away from WV. I know...some people still think of WV badly, but Byrd has made great progress in helping West Virginians. I hope he gets better soon.

Posted by: Michelle on Feb 28, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Desmond, Have you ever had a child that was 10 weeks premmie in a house that with every time it rained it also rained in your house. A house owned by the goverment. And no one cares if it leaks. The order to get something Done that you can not get help else where is Your SENATOR. And guess what he did not help me have a home that is liviable. I was told he does not handle military affairs. Mr. Rockefeller Had no issues with helping me and he not even in our distract Sen.By the way Rockefeller got it fixed with one call. I am just amazied at how a state can be so PRO military yet support such a anti Military Sen.

Posted by: Anonymous on Feb 28, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Isn't it amazing that we vote a man into the senate that doesn't even live in West Virginia. Well we outsource everything in West Virginia so why not just vote our state Senators and our Govenor from Flordia or California. This state is in need of people to vote our own people into these offices that really care about our state. When you elect an outsider they only care about themselves not the needs of West Virginians. So we vote for Mr. Byrd who lives in VIRGINIA not WEST VIRGINIA as our Senator. If he was proud of the State that he is supposed to represent then why don't he live with us? That question will probably never get answered.

Posted by: ROB on Feb 28, 2008 at 06:39 AM
TO LOL RIGHT ON!!! THANKS I KNEW THERE WERE THINGS NAMED AFTER HIM BUT THAT MANY BLEW ME AWAY SEE PEOPLE READ LOL COMMENT AND TELL ME HE DONT GIVE ANYTHING FOR NONTHING TIME TO RETIRE GET NEW BLOOD IN THERE TIMES CHANGE AND WE NEED A CHANGE

Posted by: To Jeannie on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:39 PM
... and yet WV is last place. Way to go Byrd.

Posted by: lol-cont. on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Robert C. Byrd Visitor Center at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse Robert C. Byrd Academic and Technology Center Robert C. Byrd United Technical Center Robert C. Byrd Federal Building (there are two) Robert C. Byrd Hilltop Office Complex Robert C. Byrd Library and Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center Robert C. Byrd Rural Health Center Robert C. Byrd Clinical Addition to the veteran's hospital in Huntington Robert C. Byrd Industrial Park, Hardy County Robert C. Byrd Scholastic Recognition Award Robert C. Byrd Community Center in the naval station, Sugar Grove Robert C. Byrd Clinic at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center at Marshall University Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Byrd Aerospace Tech. Center Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope

Posted by: Dean on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I voted against that sorry son of a gun when I lived in Huntington, W.Va. and St. Albens, W.Va. in the 80's. He is a disgrace to this country, W.Va., his home town (did they ever find any property he owned in W.Va.?) his neighborhood, block, street, and his own home. Are you people ever going to wake up and get rid of this old guy?

Posted by: Jeannie on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Robert Byrd is the epitome of what a public servant should be. All objects that have his name on them are because he brought money to build them into this state. Shame on those of you who think he wastes money on projects that WVA sorely needs. WVA will miss Byrd dearly when he is gone. No one else is going to be able to take his place quickly. His seniority and tenacity is the reason he is able to bring so much money back to WVA. I don't think Rockefeller has the ability. I believe it is right down unpatriotic to criticize a Great American and West Virginia like Robert Byrd. I will pray for longer life for Mr. Byrd because WVA needs him.

Posted by: lol on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Robert C. Byrd Drive, from Beckley to Sophia (Byrd's hometown) Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center at Wheeling Jesuit University Robert C. Byrd Highway Robert C. Byrd Federal Correctional Institution Robert C. Byrd High School Robert C. Byrd Freeway Robert C. Byrd Center for Hospitality and Tourism Robert C. Byrd Science Center Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia Robert C. Byrd Cancer Research Center Robert C. Byrd Technology Center at Alderson-Broaddus College Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technologies Center, near Princeton Robert C. Byrd Bridge between Huntington and Chesapeake, Ohio Robert C. Byrd addition to the lodge at Oglebay Park, Wheeling Robert C. Byrd Community Center, Pine Grove Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships Robert C. Byrd Expressway, U.S. 52 near Weirton Robert C. Byrd Institute in Charleston Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing

Posted by: concerned on Feb 27, 2008 at 07:50 PM
GET well soon MR bird we need you..

Posted by: James on Feb 27, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Time to retire!!!! Simple as that. Medicare is broke, and can't afford to keep paying for falls. Then maybe our gun rights will be safe.

Posted by: raven on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Our thoughts and prayers to the Senator and his family for a speedy recovery.God Bless you Mr Byrd.

Posted by: Desmond on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Michelle, Byrd is head of the appropriations committe. He is the reason we have structures built in the state. West Virginia didn't get anything before, but he has risen to the top of the Senate and commands power. When he's out of office West Virginia will get nothing since we don't contribute to the voting process as such a small state. The candidates don't even care about us. The next Senator will start from scratch and I don't think he'll stay in until age 90. Sad day for WV then.

Posted by: Debbie on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:15 PM
birdeye, he lind his pockets? I guess uneducated people make uneducated remarks. And colonel, no I'm sure he stayed in the VIP suite where Cheney and the rest stay, Bush is the one who started phasing out to shut down at Walter Reed (during wartime I might add) and let it go to pot. Get well senator Byrd, WV needs you, many just don't know it.Byrd has always championed veterans causes.

Posted by: John on Feb 27, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Byrd being treated at an Army hospital is a slap in the face to all who serve our country in uniform. He is napping on C Span. Why keep an employee who sleeps on the job? Why have a Senator who has not lived in WV for 50 plus years?

Posted by: Barbara Calhoun on Feb 27, 2008 at 04:52 PM
How quickly people forget. God speed Sen. Byrd. He has done so much for our state and I will vote for him everytime he runs which I hope is many many times. He deserves every honor that is bestowed upon him. He is a moral man which is more than can be said of most of our country's congress men and women. Go Sen. Robert Byrd.

Posted by: Barbara Calhoun on Feb 27, 2008 at 04:37 PM
I love your website. It has so much current information and tells you what time it was last updated. I also watched and listened, through streaming, Pres.Clinton from Portsmouth Oh. It was great. Thank you.

Posted by: Wow on Feb 27, 2008 at 04:18 PM
I didn't realize he was third in line for the presidency. Now I don't feel so bad about voting for McCain.

Posted by: Michelle on Feb 27, 2008 at 03:48 PM
I agree with you Rob. Byrd has raped our state of it money for many years just to have his name on everything. Can we not be more creative in naming our bridges and roads something other than after a man that does not even respect his service members enought to help them with a problem with the houses that are on Camp Lejeune. I was told by his office that he does not handle military affairs. Thank god for men like my husband that fight for him the right to tell me My childern and I are not important enought to worry about. Thank you Sen Byrd for a whole lot of wasted money and time all your years as a so call Senator.One good thing he is saving the country on his retirement pay. Way to cut cost on your pention.

Posted by: WISHING OUR SENATOR BYRD the BEST on Feb 27, 2008 at 12:40 PM
MOST PEOPLE in the STATE of WEST VIRGINA LOVES our SENATOR BYRD,because he has done a GREAT JOB! So, what if his pockets got lined as some say! AT least he was DESERVED every dime. HE WORKED FOR THE PEOPLE of WEST VIRGINIA,that is why they CONTINUED to VOTE him in! As for his Name On Every Thing in WEST VIRGINIA, the PEOPLE HELP PUT IT HERE,BECAUSE THEY ARE PROUD OF HIM! Let him Live the rest of his LIFE OUT as he WISHES in or out of the SENATE! He EARNED and DESERVES the RESPECT! May GOD be with you SENATOR BYRD,I wish you well and hope you live many more years!

Posted by: ESH on Feb 27, 2008 at 11:30 AM
If you list all of the Congressional Delegates in the history of WV and the totals of the money that has been brought into the economy of WV you will find that US Senator Robert C. Byrd is at the top of the list. At one time or another if you live anywhere in WV it is impossible to not be served or touched by his Congressional service. If you have ever met him remember he is as important to the success of WV and the US as any person in our State and Nations history. He is not compensated by the number of votes he cast or speeches that he gives. He is paid the same as every other member of the Senate. Never the less he has cast more votes in the molding and shaping of America than any single member of Congress. Robert C. Byrd does his job with a work ethic of a generation past lending this and the next generation a model to follow. I personally pray for him every day. The life and service of Senator Byrd has been a gift from God to every age group and eschelon of income in WV.

Posted by: D on Feb 27, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Get well soon, Senator Byrd. At 90, hey!!!......if he doesn't want to retire then he sure doesn't have to. Maybe that's what keeps him going. Lay off the cruel remarks people!! People are so mean anymore!

Posted by: Dave on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Byrd has done more for West Virginia than anyone. We have NASA and FBI centers in the northern part of the state because of him. I'm glad he didn't just get them in the south where he's from.

Posted by: Bruce on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Sen. BYRD, has been a main-stay for so many years. His going to the Senate after the fall,is a TESTAMENT of his undieing LOVE for this country and OUR GREAT STATE! Get Well Soon Robert

Posted by: b on Feb 27, 2008 at 09:01 AM
get well soon . our prayers are with you. it says a lot about you that after the fall you went to work the next day. to bad there wasn't more people like you!!

Posted by: BIRDEYE on Feb 27, 2008 at 07:10 AM
THATS RIGHT KEEP ON WORKING HE MIGHT MISS A DOLLAR OF TAX MONEY. BET HE LIND HIS POCKETS REAL GOOD.

Posted by: Goldie on Feb 27, 2008 at 06:06 AM
May God be with Mr. Byrd. He is one of the Greats, and cares deeply for the people,and is the fairest of all elected Persons. He has the highest regard for the Constitution. I wish Ky. had someone so Great and well Respected.

Posted by: colonel on Feb 27, 2008 at 06:03 AM
I bet he didn't get a room at Walter Reed with mold,peeling paint,paper,etc.,like our soldiers with brain injuries and limbs missing

Posted by: judith on Feb 27, 2008 at 06:02 AM
I hope all of the people of WV appreciate Senator Byrd as I,and pray for his speedy recovery.He has continuously done exceptional in remembering our needs.

Posted by: Angela on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:16 AM
Get well soon Mr. Byrd!! You do a wonderful job for everyone in the state and the US. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Posted by: ROB on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:00 AM
HE REALLY NEEDS TO RETIRE BUT AS LONG AS THE PEOPLE KEEPS ELECTING HIM HE WILL BE THERE I DONT KNOW WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR THIS STATE EXCEPT PUT HIS NAME ON EVERYTHING HE CAN

Posted by: Ron on Feb 27, 2008 at 03:25 AM
come on now Senator you are a "tough ole Byrd" hang in there. You can't give up now.

Posted by: D on Feb 27, 2008 at 02:04 AM
i wish Sen. Byrd a quick recovery from his fall. and at 90, he works harder that alot of people in their 20's that complain about going to work. his work ethic can't be matched in the Senate, and i am proud of the job he's done and is STILL doing.

Posted by: sarah on Feb 27, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Why exactly should he retire? b/c he's proving you can work past the retirement age? making so many ppl look bad for not working? I say let the man work until he drops.

Posted by: Jennifer on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:34 PM
Oh please. He hasn't done any good for this state. He's just a greedy old man that might miss out on a buck. Its time to let someone new and fresh come in that is able to do the job and not fall asleep while at senate meetings

Posted by: Kevin Maynard on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Byrd has done alot of good for WV, But I do think he should retire and enjoy the rest of his life. 90 years old the odds are against him.

Posted by: Byrd supporter on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:07 PM
"Resident" said maybe at 90 it is time to retire.. The fall happened at his home not on the job. And Byrd made it to work today to vote on a bill even though he was in pain. I think that says alot about the character of this man. Maybe some of the younger generations should follow this man's lead and take their jobs more seriously. How many people do you think have called in sick to work because of minor sniffles , etc ?

Posted by: John on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Tom, do you seriously believe there will never be a better senator thay Byrd? Can you predict what will happen in the future? Can you predict who will run? Such a statement displays a small view of the world. Unfortunately, it is a view that is shared by many in this state.

Posted by: Steven on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Senator Byrd I wish you the best and hope you get better as we really can't lose you!! I hope you have a quick recovery even if you have to wheel yourself into that senate chamber with a wheelchair. As long as you still have your mind keep doing what you do best which is fighting for our constitution!

Posted by: Tom on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Senator Robert C. Byrd is one of the best Senators for the state of West Virginia. My prayers is with him. We will never find a better Senator. He has worked hard to road money for the state of West Virginia

Posted by: Ml on Feb 26, 2008 at 09:29 PM
God speed to the Senator. Praying for a quick recovery and that there are no serious injuries.

Posted by: resident on Feb 26, 2008 at 08:40 PM
I am sorry to hear that he fell and truly wish him a fast recovery. However, maybe at 90 it is time to retire.

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