Posted on 12/13/2006 12:46:10 PM PST by leadpenny
Edited on 12/13/2006 2:04:33 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
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Sen. Johnson suffers possible stroke
12/13/2006, 4:53 p.m. ET
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered a possible stroke Wednesday and was taken to a Washington hospital, his office said.
Johnson became disoriented during a call with reporters at midday, stuttering in response to a question. He appeared to recover, asking if there were any additional questions before ending the call.
If he should be unable to continue to serve, it could halt the scheduled Democratic takeover of the Senate. Democrats won a 51-49 majority in the November election. South Dakota's governor, who would appoint any temporary replacement, is a Republican.
Johnson spokeswoman Julianne Fisher said he had walked back to his Capitol office after the call with reporters but appeared to not be feeling well. The Capitol physician came to his office and examined him, and it decided he needed to go to the hospital.
He was taken by ambulance to George Washington University Hospital around noon, Fisher said.
"It was caught very early," she said.
Johnson's office released a statement saying he had suffered a possible stroke.
"At this stage, he is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team," the statement read.
The White House issued a statement wishing him a speedy recovery.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Johnson and his family," said spokesman Alex Conant.
If the two-term senator, 59, is unable to serve when the 110th Congress convenes Jan. 4, South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds would appoint a replacement. Johnson had surgery for prostate cancer in 2004. He is up for re-election in 2008.
South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson said there are no special restrictions on such an appointment and a replacement would not have to be from the same political party.
Johnson turns 60 on Dec. 28. The centrist Democrat was elected to the Senate in 1996 and has been one of the more reserved members of the chamber, rarely taking center stage at news conferences.
He served in the House for 10 years from 1987 to 1997. His focus has been on committee assignments important to his state's interests — Indian Affairs and Energy and Natural Resources — as well as a spot on Appropriations. The latter allows him to direct funds to South Dakota.
Johnson has worked as a lawyer and county prosecutor and served several years in the 1970s and 1980s in the South Dakota state Legislature.
Wrong - The Republican Party of Wyoming would nominate three individuals, and the governor would have to choose one of them.
Replacement statutes vary by state..
I cannot recall if they have done that or not, but that is what the MSM, the haidmaidens of the DNC, would suggest. My point is that suggesting it just plays into their hands and into the GOP stereotype of being outwitted. Its politics and I am tired of playing by the Queensbury Rules while the other side is street fighting.
God works in strange ways....
One vote isn't going to make a difference for a controversial nominee. In fact, a one vote majority in the senate doesn't mean much beyond the power to subpoena and harass executive branch employees.
-PJ
And what is the lowest possible ACU score for someone to be considered a, as you put it, "friend of decent, civilized Americans?"
Interestingly, a spiritual transformation will have a greater impact than simply political debate, on an issue like this. That was the case for me. I was an ardent pro-abort, until I came to Christ. I think we need to apply our faith-informed convictions in the political realm, but ultimately, it's prayer more than activism that will change this country.
Wouldn't it switch committee rolls to people actually get an up or down vote?
My husband suffered a stroke to the brainstem. He was in the hospital for three days and returned back to work. He was on a plane a few weeks later on a business trip. You would never know that he had one if you weren't told.
Boy, something like this makes it weird...
You don't want to wish anyone ill, but, this is truly an odd situation.
Well, I do remember X-treme Democrat black "journalist" Julianne Malveaux, wishing cancer on a healthy Clarence Thomas years ago, and that was long before the organized insanity of the DU, Air AMerica,Soros-influenced, Daily Kos restructuring of the Idiot Left in America.......
Well, I do remember X-treme Democrat black "journalist" Julianne Malveaux, wishing cancer on a healthy Clarence Thomas years ago, and that was long before the organized insanity of the DU, Air AMerica,Soros-influenced, Daily Kos restructuring of the Idiot Left in America.......
I dunno.... 80? Look at it like school grading if it helps you. 90+ is an 'A', 80 - 90 is a 'B', etc. That way, you can figure out what 11 - 13 means. Good luck.
There are many people who survive the big one...but it is the big one that can kill. Your husband was blessed. I bet he knows it too.
Every morning I look in the mirror and ask what I have done that God has blessed me so! I am very grateful for all that I have been given! Many people don't survive a stroke and I don't know what I would have done without him! God certainly was there to take care of us that day!
As much as I detest these rodents, I'd prefer to see them resign or get defeated at the ballot box than have a nasty health scare. Prayers for Sen. Johnson's health.
*BONG - reality check*....when have the 'Rats, ever "practiced" bipartisanship, in the 70 years? Well? ....just asking.
no
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