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.

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

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?)

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

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...

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

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

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

o noez

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

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.

Re: Senate Democrat (South Dakota) Suffers Stroke
 

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.