[michigander]

12/13/2006

Senator Tim Johnson Hospitalized

The office of Democratic Senator Tim Johnson says Johnson has suffered a possible stroke. He's at George Washington University Hospital this afternoon undergoing tests.

His condition isn't being made available at this time.

Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth is asking people to pray for the Johnson family.

South Dakota's secretary of state, Chris Nelson, says if there is a Senate vacancy, Republican Governor Rounds would appoint a replacement who serves until the next general election in 2008. Nelson says as for what creates a vacancy, that's not defined in state law but it might be in federal law.

We are gathering more information about today's events and will bring you the latest details tonight on KELOLAND News and KELOLAND.com.

[vollmond]

He could be fine. Could just be a TIA. I had "stroke-like symptoms" (numbness on my whole left side that started with a tingle and lasted about 20 minutes). I went to the ER, and they checked me in for tests - blood, heart and brain. I was awake and active the whole time. Got a clean bill of health (except for low ldl), and haven't had any problems since.

If we don't hear something like this soon, though, then it could be worse.

[Dead Dog]

.Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth is asking people to pray for the Johnson family.

Where's the ACLU, we need a lawsuit....Demand Ms. Herseth step down.!

[Political Junkie Too]

Nelson says as for what creates a vacancy, that's not defined in state law but it might be in federal law.

What are they implying there, that they'd rather keep an incapacitated Johnson and the Senate, rather than replace him and lose the Senate?

-PJ