Johnson In Critical Condition
South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson underwent emergency brain surgery last night at a Washington hospital. He is reported to be in critical condition at this hour. If you can spare a thought or a prayer for this man and his family, this would be a good time to do so.
Johnson suffered stroke-like symptoms Wednesday, just weeks before his party, with only a one-vote majority, was to take control of the Senate.
There was no formal announcement of the South Dakota senator's condition. A person in the hospital's media relations office, who declined to be identified by name pending a formal statement, said George Washington University Hospital was preparing to announce that Johnson's condition was critical. He would not describe the nature of the surgery.
There was no formal announcement of the operation, which lasted past midnight Wednesday, and was disclosed by another official who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitive nature of the subject.
Washington Post coverage here.
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