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Wed 13 Dec, 2006 03:08 pm
Senator Tim Johnson reportedly suffers stroke; Senate power seen in the balance
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Published: Wednesday December 13, 2006
MSNBC is currently reporting that Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has suffered a stroke.
There is no word, currently, on the Senator's condition.
If Johnson were to pass away, or be forced to retire, the US Constitution delegates the task of appointing a replacement to South Dakota lawmakers, who in turn, often turn that task over to the Governor. The Governor of that state, Mike Rounds, is a Republican, and both houses of the state legislature are dominated by Republicans.
Johnson will turn 60 on December 29.
Hmmm... I wonder how long before someone accuses Cheney of causing it?
I wish him a speedy recovery & hope that he can take his seat in the senate on 4 Jan.
I wouldn't be surprised that some republican is blamed for Sen Johnsons misfortune.
McGentrix wrote:Hmmm... I wonder how long before someone accuses Cheney of causing it?
very empathetic and caring of you..... compassionate conservatism at it's finest......
Blame God who after all is a Republican.
blueflame1 wrote:Blame God who after all is a Republican.
More caring & heartfelt warmth for your fellow countrymen?
LoneStarMadam, ah if only I cared like you do. If God decides to let this guy off easy that could prove that God is a Democrat after all?
blueflame1 wrote:LoneStarMadam, ah if only I cared like you do. If God decides to let this guy off easy that could prove that God is a Democrat after all?
The God I know is everything, He is all people.
Interesting that the entire future of the country and the leadership determinations made by the masses in November can turn on one person having a stroke / one person deciding with whom to replace him.
If the Governor has any integrity, he'll listen to the voters of his state.
squinney wrote:Interesting that the entire future of the country and the leadership determinations made by the masses in November can turn on one person having a stroke / one person deciding with whom to replace him.
If the Governor has any integrity, he'll listen to the voters of his state.
don't be naive honey.....integrity
squinney wrote:Interesting that the entire future of the country and the leadership determinations made by the masses in November can turn on one person having a stroke / one person deciding with whom to replace him.
If the Governor has any integrity, he'll listen to the voters of his state.
RPTFLMAO You're joking, right?
When was the last time you knew of
that happening?
Sorry. Guess I'm a person of integrity.
squinney wrote:
Sorry. Guess I'm a person of integrity.
...and a saint to boot....
And, a whale of a good woman. Don't forget that.
(excuse the private joke.)
Scuse me, but strokes can be overcome and , like heart attacks can be a warning to take better care of things , health-wise.
Initial reports seem to indicate that it was a mild stroke. But even if the stroke renders Johnson completely incapacitated, and leaves him a drooling, incoherent, stumbling cripple with no control over any of his bodily functions, senate precedent would suggest that his aides would simply prop him up and continue to vote for him for the remainder of his term. It's what's known as "going into full Strom Thurmond mode."
South Dakota senator hospitalized
MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota was hospitalized Wednesday, weeks before his party was to take control of the Senate by a one-vote margin.
Johnson, who turns 60 on Dec. 28, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital with an undiagnosed illness, said a spokeswoman, Julianne Fisher.
She said, however, the senator did not suffer a stroke or heart attack. His office had said earlier it was a possible stroke.
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/16232626.htm
Cheney had a stroke and it didn't stop him from going on.
They didn't call it a stroke, they call it something like a circulatory event which only affects half his body, or something like that. But that seems to be a stroke.
At least there's no reason to suspect polonium-210.
which half of Cheney's body did it affect? Im gonna say the upper
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