Sen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, was hospitalized Wednesday after he suffered stroke-like symptoms in his Washington office. If he can't serve out his term, the Republican governor will appoint a new Senator (likely a Republican)
2006-12-13 11:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/14/johnson.ill/index.html
2006-12-13 23:28:54 · update #1
Probably not. he'll stay somehow. A lot of people survive strokes, he wouldn't be the first.
2006-12-13 11:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt the balance of power will change. Many Senators still hold their office while suffering from medical problems. News updates show that he is slowly getting better and as a South Dakotan, I think consituents are mostly worried about his recovery.
2006-12-21 14:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by bbk486 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The only way a new Senator can be appointed is if Johnson dies or resigns.
2006-12-13 21:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by firewomen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋