Most physicians encourage heart patients to carefully monitor their activity and stress levels. While it's commendable that Sen. Bradley shows spunk and a stiff upper lip, camouflaging his condition does little good for him or the American people. Physical and mental fitness are prerequisites for holding the nation's most demanding job. Regardless of the impact Bradley's condition has on his candidacy, it's important for the Bradley camp to level with the American people. Minimizing his medical problems only makes matters worse by breeding distrust with prospective voters.
Atrial fibrillation is no lightweight matter.
While Bradley says his condition gives him no anxiety, that doesn't make it any less frightening to have your heart beat out of control. Suggesting that this condition has no impact on Bradley's routine completely sidesteps the reality of this disorder. Now that Bradley's made this reluctant disclosure, it's time to stop blowing smoke and let voters make up their own minds. He's a seminar trainer, columnist and author of Dodging The Bullet and Operation Charisma . All Rights Reserved.