Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson's brain hemorrhage has raised a number of questions. Should he vacate the office, undoubtefly a republican will be appointed to replace him. With the rapid recovery he seems to be making, a more serious consideration is the potential for brain damage. Could he remain in office with brain damage severe enough to cause him to vote with the neocons?
2006-12-15 04:41:22 · 6 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
In full expectation of stirring up several bottom-feeders.
2006-12-15 04:42:56 · update #1
As long as he does not step down or die, it is a non issue. Some lawmakers have served w/o attending for over 2 years. Should he step down if mentally disabled? No. The voters have already voted against his opponent who would certainly be appointed, in this case.. That election needs to stay over with, whether he attends & votes or not.
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution established the process for succession of the Presidency should the sitting President become mentally disabled. This occurred after Woodrow Wilson's stroke which left him disabled. It applies to no other office, & depends solely upon the President stepping down voluntarily or a majority (?) vote of the Cabinet.
2006-12-15 07:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, if he is not able to take his elected seat, the Govern er of his state will appoint a replacement, and since the governor is a Republican, he will place a republican...this will result in a 50-50 tie....therefore any tie votes will be left to our vice president Dick Cheney to cast the deciding vote. So therefore, if Sen Tim Johnson does not recover, what the Dem's just gained, will be lost. My best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Senator Tim Johnson. If he does recover, but recovers with different view's it will leave an interesting dilemma. If he can be tested as having sound mind....there is nothing anyone can do to void his votes.
2006-12-15 13:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He isn't going anywhere unless he retires or dies. Look at Strom Thurmond. He lived in a medical facility for the last years of his career and only left when they wheeled him over to the Senate for votes.
2006-12-15 13:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that he could suffer brain damage that severe, neocons tend to be brain-dead.
2006-12-16 00:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't stay then we are certain to get one who will vote with the neocons.
2006-12-15 12:51:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not.
2006-12-15 12:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by J M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋