Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

No details known yet, but the governor of the state is Republican, and presumably would appoint a Republican to replace him (if he can't return), giving the Senate to the Republicans.

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The guy's name (I assume) is Tim Johnson. Nothing about this on CNN, Fox, Google News or Drudge yet. (Can you tell I'm worried?)

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That's him. Announced on TV a few minutes ago.

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Drudge has a one-liner up right now.

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REPORTS: Sen. Tim Johnson (D, SD) has had an 'apparent stroke'... Developing...


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Edit: So does foxnews...

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, was hospitalized Wednesday after he suffered stroke-like symptoms in his Washington office, his staff said.

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o noez

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Hoooorraaayyy Gridlock!!!!!!!!

That said, I hope that the Senator makes a full recovery after he steps down from office.

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NYT article:

"Johnson had become disoriented during a call with reporters, stuttering in response to a question. He appeared to recover, asking if there were any additional questions and then signing off."

Doesn't sound "major", but you never know.

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Cue conspiracy theorists in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .

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Sorry, he's gonna have to suck it up. I stroke it every night and I'm fine.

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Cue conspiracy theorists in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .

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It was Putin.

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It was Putin.

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I am pretty sure it was Broken Glass Can

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They are now saying hes fine and it looks like they reserved the effects as it was caught real quick.

Hopefully people like Exsub and BGC didnt get too excited about Rounds appointing James Dobson to the seat.

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Clearly need to check for radio isotopes.

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Doctors say it wasn't a stroke or heart attack, not sure what happened.
P H E W.

CNN

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If it turns out he isn't ok, I think the Democrats can probably save this situation using a plan similar to the one in "Weekend at Bernie's."

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Update: turns out it was a brain hemorrage. He underwent brain surgery overnight and is in critical condidtion. CNN

Go 'Cats.