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Sweet Stars unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 04:01 PM
US Democrat majority under threat Tim Johnson has had surgery at the George Washington University hospitalA senator, with immense influence over the delicate balance of power in the forthcoming upper house of the US congress, has undergone surgery after suffering "symptoms of a stroke". If Tim Johnson, the senator from South Dakota, is to be replaced, Republicans could take control of the senate from the Democrats. Julianne Fisher, Johnson's communications director, said in a statement: "Senator Johnson continues to undergo testing and procedures at George Washington University hospital." He was described as being in a criticial condition but showing signs of recovery. With Johnson, Democrats, who took control of the congress from Republicans in last month's elections, would control the senate 51-49 when the 110th congress convenes on January 4. Replacement But in the event of him being replaced, South Dakota law says the state governor, Michael Rounds, who is a Republican, would name someone to finish the final two years of his six-year term. An election for a successor would be held in November 2008. If Rounds named a Republican, that would put the Senate at 50-50, with Dick Cheney, the vice-president, breaking any tie and putting Republicans in charge. The only way there would be a vacancy to fill is if Johnson died or resigned. Even if incapacitated, he could remain in office, according to the senate historian's office. Johnson was first elected to the senate in 1996 after serving as South Dakota's congressman for five terms, before being elected to the senate. He battled prostate cancer in 2004. After surgery, all tests showed him clear of the disease. Source: Agencies IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 04:04 PM
50-50 sounds good!IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:07 PM
Are you saying, Lotus, that you're glad someone had a stroke and might die?You are truly evil. IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:08 PM
No, that is not what I said.IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:09 PM
It was implied.When are you going to face yourself lotus? IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:09 PM
it was notIP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:12 PM
Then you should pray for this man's recovery, instead of hoping that a 50-50 ratio becomes a reality. Which would mean he would be dead or too ill to perform his duties. Shame on you, Lotus.IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:14 PM
I pray for everyOne everyday...your twisting and turning things to fit your agenda of ego shame on you. ... IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:19 PM
Shame on you Lotus, wanting someone to be ill or sick. You have a lot of self work to do, you're losing your connection to OversOul.IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:21 PM
it is not as you sayyou are not God... you are evil and twisted for even bringing something up like that perhaps you should go within and know your OverSoul as I do IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:23 PM
It is as I say Lotus, you are becoming corrupt and forgetting your oversoul. You should go face yourself, immediately.IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:23 PM
LOve LOve LOveIP: Logged |
BlueRoamer Knowflake Posts: 95 From: Registered: Apr 2009
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posted December 15, 2006 05:32 PM
Thanks Lotus.Let us pray for his recovery then. IP: Logged |
lotusheartone unregistered
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posted December 15, 2006 05:34 PM
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Sweet Stars unregistered
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posted December 18, 2006 01:20 PM
His condition is stable now.
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