Challenging times for Vince Fumo

These aren’t the best of times for political powerbroker Sen. Vince Fumo.

The longtime Philly Democrat already had his hands full with a primary challenge and trial looming in his futur. Then last night he was rushed to the hospital with what doctors are calling a heart attack.

Fumo is awaiting trial on federal charges tied to alleged misuse of his Senate staff and a non-profit agency that the feds say he used for his personal gain.

It’s not Fumo’s first trip to the hospital in recent weeks. He was recuperating from back surgery.

He’s facing a four-way primary race to keep his 1st District Senate seat, one he has held for three decades.

Fumo suffered chest pains while eating dinner at his home Sunday night and was rushed to the hospital. It’s believed his right coronary artery was 100 percent blocked.

He is expected to recover. Whether he can recover from the political and legal challenges he faces remains to be seen.

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