Originally posted by: bctbct
Maybe this was a cruel joke on Republicans
The only way there would be a vacancy to fill is if Johnson died or resigned. Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office, according to the Senate historian's office. (Additional reporting by Richard Cowan and Donna Smith) (Editing by Peter Cooney; Reuters Messaging: richard.cowan.reuters.com@reuters.net; 202-898-8391))
Originally posted by: KK
damn, you guys already have this guy buried.
Originally posted by: bctbct
Maybe this was a cruel joke on Republicans
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/13/johnson.stroke/index.htmlSen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, was hospitalized Wednesday after he suffered stroke-like symptoms in his Washington office, his staff said.
Johnson, who turns 60 on December 28, was taken to George Washington University Hospital by ambulance about 11:30 a.m., sources in his office said.
A statement issued by Johnson's office said he was suffering from a "possible stroke." But a spokeswoman later said that tests showed Johnson had suffered neither a stroke nor a heart attack, although it was not clear what had happened. (Listen to Johnson's difficulty speaking during a WNAX radio interview [MP3, 749 kb] -- :38)
Julianne Fisher, a spokeswoman for Johnson, told CNN he was still undergoing tests and will stay hospitalized overnight, but she would not characterize his condition.
"We're taking one day at a time," Fisher said, "saying a lot of prayers and waiting until morning."
Staff members said that Johnson was conscious when he was taken to the hospital.
Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
The only way there would be a vacancy to fill is if Johnson died or resigned. Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office, according to the Senate historian's office.
Originally posted by: Craig234
I'd heard a rumor that if the Senate went 50 50, that Olympia Snow might move to the democrats. Hopeefully that's correct.
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
Originally posted by: GoPackGo
Originally posted by: Craig234
I hope he's ok, too. I'd heard a rumor that if the Senate went 50 50, that Olympia Snow might move to the democrats. Hopeefully that's correct.
It should be illegal for lawmakers to change party while in office.
Youre voted in on one party/platform and then switch to another?
Thats fraud. Once you are up for re-election you can do what you want.
Originally posted by: blackllotus
Senators can still vote for whatever the hell they want. Its irrelevant as to which party they actually identify themselves with.
Originally posted by: shira
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
Originally posted by: sandorski
Originally posted by: shira
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
Wonder if Republicans would hold an Emergency session to prevent the Dems from pulling the plug?
Originally posted by: BDawg
Originally posted by: sandorski
Originally posted by: shira
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
Wonder if Republicans would hold an Emergency session to prevent the Dems from pulling the plug?
No, they'll have Frist on the senate floor reviewing the video tape and saying,
"Clearly, he has no brain function. He is legally dead and ready to be replaced."
Originally posted by: shira
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
Originally posted by: ebaycj
Originally posted by: shira
If a President with the intellect of a grapefruit can serve, why not a Senator in a persistent vegetative state?Originally posted by: 1EZduzit
Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office
This is an excellent point. Lots of senators hardly ever show up to vote anyway, how would this be any different ?
Originally posted by: Steeplerot
Originally posted by: BDawg
CNN is now reporting that it was not a stroke and not a heart attack. No link, they were talking about it when I was eating dinner.
Most Recent:
Update on Johnson's Condition
Word has it that he is speaking and is expected to be fine. More to come...
Originally posted by: Corbett
Originally posted by: Steeplerot
Originally posted by: BDawg
CNN is now reporting that it was not a stroke and not a heart attack. No link, they were talking about it when I was eating dinner.
Most Recent:
Update on Johnson's Condition
Word has it that he is speaking and is expected to be fine. More to come...
Wow, good thing your last thread was closed. Care to revise your statement on this not being a significant event? I would think anyone who has brain surgery would consider that a big deal.
Originally posted by: catnap1972
Originally posted by: Corbett
Originally posted by: Steeplerot
Originally posted by: BDawg
CNN is now reporting that it was not a stroke and not a heart attack. No link, they were talking about it when I was eating dinner.
Most Recent:
Update on Johnson's Condition
Word has it that he is speaking and is expected to be fine. More to come...
Wow, good thing your last thread was closed. Care to revise your statement on this not being a significant event? I would think anyone who has brain surgery would consider that a big deal.
Have you consulted with Dr Frist or is this your own prognosis?
In essence, the only way for GOPies to regain control would be for the SD governor to make up his own rules of incapacitation. I doubt that would happen. So as long as Johnson is somewhat conscious and doesn't resign . . . Dems have Congress.Adm. John Eisold, attending physician of the U.S. Capitol, told CNN that Johnson had "an intracerebral bleed caused by a congenital arteriovenous malformation. He underwent successful surgery to evacuate the blood and stabilize the malformation."
"It is premature to determine whether further surgery will be required or to assess any long term prognosis," Eisold said.
Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
I really hope he comes out of this ok but right now I'm LMAO at the Dems. They are on the news talking about former senators who were incapacitated early in their terms, never spent a day in Washington and were allowed to keep their seats. Tim Russert was specifically citing a senator from SD... A Republican senator no less... He had a stroke, never cast a single vote and didn't spend a day in the senate for over four years. He was allowed to finish his term. He also mentioned a senator from CA who couldn't talk after his stroke. He pointed to his eye to indicate a "yes" vote.
See? It doesn't mater if he's brain dead. Precident! :laugh:
Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
I really hope he comes out of this ok but right now I'm LMAO at the Dems. They are on the news talking about former senators who were incapacitated early in their terms, never spent a day in Washington and were allowed to keep their seats. Tim Russert was specifically citing a senator from SD... A Republican senator no less... He had a stroke, never cast a single vote and didn't spend a day in the senate for over four years. He was allowed to finish his term. He also mentioned a senator from CA who couldn't talk after his stroke. He pointed to his eye to indicate a "yes" vote.
See? It doesn't mater if he's brain dead. Precident! :laugh: