Infinite MonkeysSenator Tim Johnson is reported to have suffered a stroke today. There's a lot of talk about Senate control (South Dakota has a Republican governor) but there will be time for that talk in the future, if it is even needed.
For now, I'll be praying for the Senator. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital, one of the best stroke treatment centers.
An important PSA: if someone starts slurring their words, or seems to be "drooping" on one side, or having difficulty doing something simple (like putting on his shoes), then call 911. There's been an effort to rename strokes "brain attacks" to emphasize the urgency of quick care. There are some treatments available that are only effective in the first few hours after the stroke. A friend of mine suffered a stroke a couple of years ago, and found out something he hadn't noticed: the hospital a few blocks away was home to one of the world's best neurological institutes. He's dong great.
I hope the Senator made it there on time, and will have a strong recovery.
Update: Not a stroke, but bleeding in the brain. Which is...different. As for the politics...well, let's let that wait a while longer.
Posted by David at December 13, 2006 02:21 PM