December 14, 2006

Sen. Johnson Suffers Possible Stroke

This from The Washington Post:
By MARY CLARE JALONICK -- The Associated Press
Wednesday, December 13, 2006; 7:08 PM

WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered a possible stroke Wednesday and was taken to a Washington hospital, weeks before his party was to take control of the Senate by a one-vote margin.
Spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher said the senator did not suffer a stroke or heart attack. His office had said earlier it was a possible stroke.
He was taken to the hospital, where doctors were evaluating his condition.
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Democrats won a 51-49 majority in the November election. South Dakota's Republican governor, Mike Rounds, would appoint a replacement to serve until the 2008 election should Johnson die or resign.
Here is the entire article.
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We all wish Senator Johnson well.

1 comment:

TomCat said...

He had surgery last night and is listed in critical condition. My thoughts and prayers are with him, and for our nation.