Tim Johnson Suffers A Stroke

Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) has suffered a stroke, according to his office.

Senator Tim Johnson was taken to George Washington University Hospital this afternoon suffering from a possible stroke. As this stage, he is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team. Further details will be forthcoming when more is known.

If Sen. Johnson decides he is too ill to continue as Senator, Gov. Mike Rounds (R) would have ten days from the day of Johnson's resignation to appoint a replacement.

Because Johnson's in cycle, his replacement would stay on through the '08 elections.

Update: From CongressDaily: "Johnson became disoriented during a call with reporters at midday, but appeared to recover and walked back to his office before the Capitol physician was called. A Johnson spokeswoman also told reporters that "it was caught very early."