Senator Tim Johnson Watch: Senator Undergoes Surgery

Reuters: Sen. Johnson undergoes surgery: source

Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota underwent surgery on Wednesday, a source said, after suffering what a doctor called “symptoms of a stroke.” The actions prompted concerns about his fellow Democrats’ razor-thin majority in the incoming Senate.

While there was no immediate word on the condition of the 59-year-old senator, the source, who is familiar with Johnson’s situation, said surgeons sought to remedy an unspecified medical problem.

Just hours after Johnson was admitted to George Washington University Hospital, a spokeswoman for him said the senator had not suffered a stroke. She provided no other details.

In a statement later, Johnson’s communications director Julianne Fisher said: “Senator Johnson continues to undergo testing and procedures at George Washington University Hospital. We expect to have more information in the morning.”

John Eisold, attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, issued a statement of his own, saying Johnson was admitted to the hospital “with the symptoms of a stroke.”

Former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle went to the hospital to check on Johnson, a party aide said, as did the current Senate Democratic leader, Harry Reid of Nevada.

Tumor or uncontrolled bleeding in the brain comes to Flap’s mind.

Say a prayer for Senator Johnson.

Stay tuned……..

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