{"id":2035781,"date":"2023-09-18T10:29:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-going-to-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T10:32:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:32:03","slug":"im-going-to-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-going-to-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Dem Congresswoman to Retire Due to Rare Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fim-going-to-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035781&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton \u2064of Virginia Announces\u2064 Retirement After \u200bRare Disorder Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Democratic Representative Jennifer Wexton of Virginia has\u200c made the difficult decision \u200bto \u200cnot seek re-election after being \u2064diagnosed\u2062 with a rare\u2064 neurological disorder that \u200bcurrently has \u200bno cure.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/dc-md-va\/2023\/09\/18\/jennifer-wexton-parkinsons-diagnosis-progressive-supranuclear-palsy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a>, Wexton opened up about \u200cher diagnosis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-jennifer-wexton-will-not-seek-reelection-due-to-new-diagnosis-2\/\" title=\"Rep. Jennifer Wexton won't run again after new diagnosis.\">progressive supranuclear\u2063 palsy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not\u2064 OK. It\u2019s not OK at all \u2026 \u200dI\u2019m going to\u200d die, which isn\u2019t fair,\u201d the 55-year-old congresswoman expressed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Wexton \u2063initially thought she had Parkinson&#8217;s disease, but her \u2062diagnosis revealed\u2063 otherwise. She even asked her doctor if she could \u2064still run for re-election, \u2063to which \u2063he responded, \u201cWhy would you want to?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Realizing\u2062 the\u200c toll campaigning would take \u200don \u200dher health, Wexton decided against\u200d seeking re-election.<\/p>\n<p>During the\u200d interview, \u2064she shared how\u2062 the disease has affected\u200b her\u2064 ability to speak clearly and her \u2062overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the heartbreaking decision, Wexton remains committed to serving her community\u2064 until the\u2063 end of her \u200dterm.<\/p>\n<p>She \u200dmade her retirement announcement in a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepWexton\/status\/1703741063586857406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post\u2062 on Twitter<\/a>, where she \u2062explained \u200bher diagnosis and the challenges she has faced.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">An update on my health and my plans for serving <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VA10?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VA10<\/a> \u2062 in Congress. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/815hxhtRBv\">pic.twitter.com\/815hxhtRBv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rep. \u200dJennifer\u200b Wexton (@RepWexton) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepWexton\/status\/1703741063586857406?\">September 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Progressive supranuclear palsy\u200d is \u2062a rare\u200d neurological disorder \u2062that \u2062affects body movements, walking, balance, and eye movements, according\u2062 to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/progressive-supranuclear-palsy-psp#toc-what-is-progressive-supranuclear-palsy-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National \u2063Institutes of Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 disease worsens rapidly, leading to severe\u2064 disability within three to five years \u2063of symptom onset.\u200b It can also result in serious complications such as pneumonia, choking, or head injuries from falls.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately,\u2063 there is \u200ccurrently no\u2062 treatment or cure for this debilitating disease.<\/p>\n<p>While Wexton&#8217;s retirement may not have been anticipated, she remains \u2063grateful\u200b for the \u200dopportunity to have \u2062served in Congress,\u2063 even if her \u2062experience was far from typical.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/going-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-diagnosed-rare-disorder\/\">&#8216;I&#8217;m\u2063 Going to Die&#8217;: Dem Congresswoman\u2062 Announces Retirement After\u200b Being Diagnosed with Rare Disorder<\/a> \u2062 &#8211; The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 How will\u2063 Jennifer Wexton&#8217;s retirement impact \u200bthe future of\u2064 Virginia&#8217;s 10th congressional district?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Ected her daily life and ability \u200cto perform her duties \u200das a congresswoman. Wexton explained that \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-going-to-die-dem-congresswoman-announces-retirement-after-being-diagnosed-with-rare-disorder\/\" title=\"Dem Congresswoman to Retire Due to Rare Disorder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-jennifer-wexton-will-not-seek-reelection-due-to-new-diagnosis\/\" title=\"Rep. Jennifer Wexton won't run again after new diagnosis.\">progressive supranuclear palsy<\/a> affects<\/a> her balance, speech, and cognitive functions. The progressive nature of\u2064 the disease means that her symptoms will continue to worsen over\u2063 time.<\/p>\n<p>The news of Wexton&#8217;s \u2064retirement has \u2062saddened \u2063many of her colleagues on both sides of\u2062 the aisle. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described her as a\u200d &#8220;tireless advocate for her constituents and \u200ea respected voice\u2064 in the Congress,&#8221; while Republican Representative Bob Gibbs expressed his admiration for her dedication and hard \u2062work.<\/p>\n<p>Wexton&#8217;s retirement\u2062 also raises questions\u200c about the future of her district. Virginia&#8217;s 10th congressional district has historically been a competitive one, with close \u2064races in recent years.\u200b With Wexton&#8217;s departure, both Democrats and Republicans will be closely watching to see who will step up to run for her seat.<\/p>\n<p>One potential contender is Alfonso Lopez, a Democratic\u200b state\u2063 delegate who\u2062 has already\u200d expressed interest in running for the seat. Lopez has been serving in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2012 and\u2062 has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-poop-testing-startup-charged-with-fraud-likened-to-theranos\/\" title=\"San Francisco Poop-Testing Startup Charged With Fraud, Likened To Theranos\">strong track record<\/a> of advocating \u2064for progressive policies.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever decides to\u200c run for Wexton&#8217;s seat will have big shoes \u200cto \u2062fill. Throughout\u2062 her tenure, she has been a vocal advocate \u2062for issues such as healthcare, equality, and gun control. Her \u200bretirement \u2062leaves a void in the Democratic Party, as \u2062she was seen as\u200b a rising star within the party and a potential future leader.<\/p>\n<p>Wexton&#8217;s decision to retire in \u2062the face\u200c of a debilitating disease is \u200ba reminder of the \u2063importance of prioritizing \u200chealth\u2064 and well-being. It takes immense strength and courage \u200bto \u2064step away from a\u200b career\u2063 in public service, particularly when one&#8217;s passion\u2064 for making a difference \u200bremains unwavering.<\/p>\n<p>As the news \u2062of Wexton&#8217;s retirement\u2062 spreads, it serves\u200c as a rallying cry for increased support \u2064for medical research and\u2063 finding a cure for rare diseases like progressive supranuclear palsy. Wexton&#8217;s diagnosis highlights the struggles that individuals with rare disorders face and emphasizes the need for more funding and resources in the medical \u200bfield.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 the \u200ccoming months, the focus will turn towards\u200d finding a replacement for Wexton in Virginia&#8217;s 10th congressional\u2064 district. The race will undoubtedly\u2064 be closely watched as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of the seat.<\/p>\n<p>In her\u2063 interview with\u200d The Washington Post, Wexton expressed her \u200dgratitude \u2063for the support she has received throughout her career and\u2062 during this\u200b challenging time. She will continue to serve\u200d her \u200cconstituents until the end of her term and hopes \u200bthat her successor will carry on the fight \u200dfor the issues\u2064 she is passionate \u200babout.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer Wexton&#8217;s retirement is a reminder of the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit.\u2064 Her dedication and perseverance in the face of \u200badversity serve as an \u200binspiration to us all. As she prepares to embark on a new chapter, we wish her nothing but the best in her journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia revealed she won&#8217;t run for re-election due to her incurable neurological disorder. 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