Senator Tim Johnson Watch: I’m Back
Senator Tim Johnson, D-S.D. and his wife Barbara acknowledge the crowd as Johnson takes the stage for a homecoming event, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Tim Johnson, speaking slowly and slurring some words more than eight months after experiencing a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, announced Tuesday to state residents: ‘I am back.’
In the Senator’s first public appearance since last December’s brain bleed the 60-year-old Democrat spoke for about 15 minutes to a cheering crowd at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Johnson hinted that he would run for re-election:
The senator, who has not officially said whether he is running for re-election in 2008, hinted he would. “My will to keep fighting for you has never been stronger,” he said.
Tuesday’s celebration was a carefully choreographed gathering that took on the appearance of a campaign event; choirs, religious leaders and a string of politicians praised Johnson.
Sen. Johnson, right, assisted by Clinical Supervisor, Physical Therapy Service, Marti Carroll at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, May 16, 2007.
Flap continues to believe the Senator will NOT run for re-election. Look for him to continue to raise money for a campaign but ultimately WILL withdraw in favor of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.
Stay tuned……
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