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Senator's Illness Has Dems On Edge
Bradenton Herald ^ | Thu, Dec. 14, 2006 | KATE ZERNIKE

Posted on 12/14/2006 2:59:19 AM PST by NautiNurse

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To: NautiNurse

doesn't sound good- don't care what party a person is- health issues are a bad deal all the way around- hope they can help. http://sacredscoop.com


121 posted on 12/14/2006 7:18:29 AM PST by CottShop
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To: NautiNurse

Senator's Illness Has Dems On Edge
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Wouldn't you be on edge if you see what the GOP goons are willing to do for power. Bush H A S to be stopped before all the democrats are murdered. /sarc off


122 posted on 12/14/2006 7:33:27 AM PST by Joan Kerrey
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To: COBOL2Java

But he does not get to vote from a hospital bed. Lacking his vote, the senate is 1 vote closer to a tie. All one needs is one dem and, of course, no 'mavericks'.

Could be important on judges.


123 posted on 12/14/2006 7:46:20 AM PST by Jim Verdolini
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To: JCEccles

"Should Senator Johnson not be able to resume his position, my prediction is that the Republican Governor of SD will NOT appoint a republican replacement.

That's a separate issue."

That would be the political death knell for the governor


124 posted on 12/14/2006 7:51:19 AM PST by Jim Verdolini
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To: NautiNurse
From the article, it sounds as if he got very prompt treatment which in my understanding of strokes is a good thing and that the damage done may be minimal.

Prayers for the guy and his family. I hope he pulls through.

125 posted on 12/14/2006 7:51:45 AM PST by Ditto
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To: NautiNurse; P-Marlowe; Congressman Billybob; blue-duncan

I am no fan of Democrats, however, I am also no fan of political offices being made by those with particular biases/prejudices.

I do not think Governor's should appoint replacements for House or Senate seats. I think they should be vacant until the next available state election day whether February, May, November or whatever.

This cuts both ways and it will help us as much as hurt us.

It will also prevent some poor family from pretending their family member is mentally/physically capable when he is not. It's an abhorrent thought to me that an incapacitated figure could be propped up with a respirator while staffers act "in his name" and votes get recorded electronically.


126 posted on 12/14/2006 7:53:46 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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To: bondjamesbond


on this point: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1753390/posts


127 posted on 12/14/2006 7:54:15 AM PST by cyn
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To: kittymyrib

Amen. "God speaks, the earth melts"- from Psalms something.


128 posted on 12/14/2006 7:59:03 AM PST by westmichman (The will of God always trumps the will of the people.)
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To: westmichman

What really irks me is that this 51-49 majority they tout is not true either! IT is in reality a 49-49 D/R with 2 independents who choose to caucus with the democrats. Now, if this were 2 independents who chose to caucus with the republicans would they announce it as a 51-49 republicans or would they most likely state it as a tied senate with 2 independents who's votes would be subjective!
Anyone agree?


129 posted on 12/14/2006 8:02:01 AM PST by princess leah
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To: BlueMondaySkipper
Well, you are a "Tator", does that count?

Some even say I am half baked.

130 posted on 12/14/2006 8:52:22 AM PST by Common Tator
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To: NautiNurse

Wouldn't surprise me for the GOP to cave in a spirit of bipartisanship and replace him with a Dem.


131 posted on 12/14/2006 8:53:47 AM PST by Sir Gawain
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To: xzins
It will also prevent some poor family from pretending their family member is mentally/physically capable when he is not. It's an abhorrent thought to me that an incapacitated figure could be propped up with a respirator while staffers act "in his name" and votes get recorded electronically

The Senate gets to decide who is fit to continue to serve in the Senate. As I recall it takes a 3/4 margin to remove a senator from serving.

A Governor only gets to replace a DEAD or RESIGNED Senator. A senator can be a vegetable and unless the senate votes to remove him, he can stay in office and vote.

132 posted on 12/14/2006 9:01:43 AM PST by Common Tator
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To: Common Tator

That's abhorrent.

I think it was virtually the case with the late Strom Thurmond.


133 posted on 12/14/2006 9:03:43 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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To: xzins
Governors do not appoint new House members, only Senators. That's because the Constitution requires that.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article: "The Report of the Nazi Study Group"

134 posted on 12/14/2006 9:35:18 AM PST by Congressman Billybob (www.ArmorforCongress.com Please get involved.)
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To: Congressman Billybob

Well the stock market took off big time tdy, so it may well be serious for the poor fellow.


135 posted on 12/14/2006 12:47:24 PM PST by crazycat
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To: mware
Fox mentioned he had surgery last night but does not have details of it.

Shepard Smith just had a doctor on his show who said that the brain surgeons use CRAZY GLUE to repair the artery. Yep, crazy glue.

136 posted on 12/14/2006 12:54:27 PM PST by auzerais (Congress is the only whorehouse in America that loses money)
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