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Senator Tim Johnson Watch: Johnson Hospitalized with Apparent Stroke

December 13, 2006 /

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Fox News is reporting that Senator Tim Johnson D- South Dakota has been hospitalized with an apparent stroke.

The Freepers have the story.

Biography of Senator Tim Johnson is here.

Drudge has:

REPORTS: Sen. Tim Johnson (D, SD) has suffered an 'apparent stroke'... NBC Affiliate WHDH in Boston: 'If he were to die or resign, he could potentially create a tie between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate. That is because South Dakota's governor would be able to appoint a replacement for Johnson and he is likely to be a fellow Republican.' Developing...

Tom Delay being interviewed on Fox News calls Washington a tough town and wishes Senator Johnson good health and calls him a nice man.

Update:

Keloland Television: Senator Johnson Hospitalized

Senator Tim Johnson’s office has confirmed that the senator has been taken to the George Washington hospital in Washington D.C. to have some tests done. His office tells KELOLAND News he wasn’t feeling very well after his morning conference call at 11:15 eastern time, which would have been shortly after 10:00 here. So his wife, Barbara took him in to be checked out.

We’ve been told Senator Johnson is still hospitalized. His office told CNN he was experiencing stroke like symptoms. We’ve contacted George Washington hospital. They are not releasing any information at this time.

The Democrat Underground thread is here

Update #2

AP: Sen. Johnson Suffers Possible Stroke

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.

Stay tuned…..

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