“After feeling unwell on Friday I went to the Methodist hospital in San Antonio where I was diagnosed with bacterial infection,” O’Rourke said. in statement. “Although my symptoms have improved, I will rest in home in El Paso in conformity with doctors’ recommendations. I’m sorry I had to postpone events because of it but promise to be back on road like soon as far as I can, he added.
He thanked the staff of the Methodist hospital. “Extraordinary team There, from caregivers to nurses to doctors, I received excellent care and attention, including intravenous antibiotics and rest,” O’Rourke said.
development comes in critical dot in Texas gubernatorial contest as O’Rourke hopes to narrow Abbott’s election lead in Competition.
former congressman first shot at national glory with almost Miss Senate campaign in 2018 against Republican Senator Ted Cruz. But him failed 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries run left his national the brand is badly dented in in eyes of many in party.
Republicans say many of positions that he took during this run including propaganda for mandatory ransom of assault weapons will hurt him in Texas.
However, O’Rourke remains popular with Democrats on his home lawn — building next in Texas is way bigger than any other Democrat in generation. In between campaigns, he remained active campaigning for state legislative candidates and the activation of its volunteers when the state power grid failed in beginning of 2021.
This story was updated with additional information.
