Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) suffers possible stroke(Update Spokesman says NO stroke)

MSNBC

[PurpleMan]

Actually, the rules on the governor replacing a vacancy in the Senate vary from state to state.

For instance, I think it's Arizona where a member of the same party must be appointed. Other states differ.

Calling the SD constitutional expert!!

[McGruff]

Here's his bio for reference.

http://johnson.senate.gov/about.html

[July 4th]

That may be what many of us are thinking, but this is not the time nor the place to bring it up. Let's get the facts first; the guy's not dead either.

[HostileTerritory]

Gov. Roy Barnes appointed Zell Miller, in fact, and the result was probably closer to what Coverdell would have hoped for than might have been expected.

[Lx]

He looks young. I hope he got treatment quickly. My mom had a stroke and that is the most important part. She wasn't so lucky.

I hope he comes through OK.

A friend of mine's dad had a major stroke. He was whacked out for the first week and a month later, he seemed 100% normal.

Good luck Senator Johnson.

[dfwgator]

For instance, I think it's Arizona where a member of the same party must be appointed.

Scary thought. If that's the case in SD, we might have to say hello once again to "Senator Daschle."

[MattinNJ]

I pray for his recovery.

That being said, didn't the dems do that to us when a GOP Senator from Georgia (who's name escapes me) passed away at an early age because of an anueryism. Ironically, he was replaced by Zell Miller-who in turned threatened Chrissy Matthews to a duel in '04 (one of the best moments in recent political history)

[McGavin999]

OMG, prayers for his quick recovery and may God give strength to his family.

[ConservativeMind]

I don't want that for anyone.

I hope he gets well. Sure, he hurts the balance for the Republicans, but this is not the way to win.

[muleskinner]

How bad? Prognosis anyone?

[rintense]

Prayers for the Senator and his family.

[ichabod1]

I didn't say it would be a good thing. It would be typical of the crap that comes spewing out of that sewer these days. Been a long time since we've caught a break.

[reagan_fanatic]

My prayers are with Tim at this time. Get better, buddy.

[elc]

And when the new ones are sworn in next month - Webb (D, VA) has a son serving in Iraq.

[leadpenny]

Still nothing further.

[Theresawithanh]

Prayers for a full recovery, and for his family.

[stevio]

You forgot the "/sarcasm" thing, right?

[Quilla]

FYI, Drudge has the following headline:

"REPORTS: Sen. Tim Johnson (D, SD) has had an 'apparent stroke'... Developing... "

[AngryJawa]

Gov. Roy Barnes

Aw, man...I hate it when I type things without engaging my brain.

Thanks for the correction.

[streetpreacher]

You mean the way the Georgia Democrat governor showed bipartisanship and replaced Paul Coverdale with Zell Miller? No thanks. Pray for recovery but play for keeps.