Johnson's office issues correction to Congresswoman Herseth statement.
From the Pierre Capitol Journal:
Hmmmm.....
Although a local U.S. Representative recently said U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., could be back in the Senate by this summer, a spokeswoman from his office still will not give a timetable for his recovery.Read the whole story here.
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., told a Pierre audience last week that Johnson would be working part time in the Senate by this summer and in outpatient care within the next few weeks.
"I can't confirm or deny, to be honest with you, other than to say that he's doing great," said Johnson's spokeswoman Julianne Fisher. "He continues to do really well. He's in good spirits so that's really fun actually."
Herseth Sandlin said Johnson's daughter Kelsey works in her Washington D.C. office and that is partly how she has been getting updates on his recovery.
Hmmmm.....
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Seems if they break a toe the media hounds for information.
This is serious and people have the right to know.
Since he is supposed to be working for the people.
I just wish the Argus and the media (ie. KELO) would go after this story as if Johnson was a Republican. I don't think their patience would be in such high supply. If I remember right, "open-government" is a major priority of theirs.
If i have to explain...well....
hummmmm
Maybe it doesn't fit here???
Hey anonymous go back to high school and read your government book this time.
We need people like you in government. I too am sick and tired of "the Media" having double standards. Conservatives get examined more closely than Liberals.
Want some cheese with your whine?
The Sioux Falls press is liberal and they'd want him to keep his seat no matter what. I would know, I have worked for them.
One other thing. Perhaps others have noticed this band of mouthy little liberals that has been commenting on South Dakota blogs. My guess is that they are trying to drive viewers away from moderate or conservative blogs and its probably working.
I'll tell you this much Doctors did tell him and his family about his chances for a possible full recover! Yes, there are "if's", but for the most part this topic has been talked about!
They have a rather good idea.
The grey background on the home page.
The tiny type faces, the even tinier poster mentality and the miniscule chicken sh** minds of the respondants.
To the degree that this blog has a somewhat high level of activity, it is because it is such a freak show.
Nice carnival you got goin here, PP.
Maybe if you could get everybody to use their names and something else besides the reptilian part of ther brains, you might leverage this thing into something worth reading someday.
Meanwhile, fellow troglodites, when in Rome...
Is "sd" your first name or initials for your first and middle name? Also, is "bug" your last name, because I did not find any stories on you thru google? Doesn't seem like you are any less anonymous than the rest of us, really.
And, if you are really trying to compare the import of transparency between a person having "anonymous" above their comment on this blog and the status of a U.S. Senator's health, you are rediculous (notice how I used a word like "rediculous" and not "moron," "freak show," etc.)
Can people be civil, discuss important issues and stop using phrases like "go back to HS" and "stop drinking kool-aid?" Let's discuss the issues.
I was responding to someone who poster earlier.
What I am saying is that Sen. Johnson's doctor(s) would have spoken to his wife and the Senator (when able) about his health outlook and I am sure that they are still having this conversation.
I just think we the people of South Dakota have a right to know how he is "really" doing. If and it does seem to appear he is very limited in his ability (guessing here, so,I have to voice "No Confidence" in him holding office.
I am not looking at this as a political/party issue. I am looking at it as a health issue and that Sen. Johnson is supposed to representing us.
As I have stated before in other post through-out blogging, that I do not care which side of the political isle you are on, I believe in fairness for South Dakota and the nation someone who is a health crisis of this type should step down.
Jim River Valley Reporter
This blog is about being intelligent?
Who knew?
Anyone who really knows how to think and do research can easily look up Tim Johnson's condition and see that it will take him a while to recover.
Meanwhile, those who elected him and those whom he serves (who are sane) realize that simply by virtue of his connections and seniority he is doing a far better job of representing South Dakota's interests than any governor appointed replacement could possibly do.
The sheer partisanship of 10:22's disengenous comment turns my stomach.
In that context, "Bullshit" was the kindest comment I could muster.
"This blog is about being intelligent? and Anyone who really knows how to think and do research can easily look up Tim Johnson's condition and see that it will take him a while to recover."
Well, that is NOT want people are asking for! They want to hear from him or his doctors in open honest talk!
Heck yes, he can recover but to what level??? He could slip backwards and yes he can move foward.
One point is Medical Records ARE NOT OPEN to public eyes!
I may be wrong but I sense there is more information out there we are just not getting.
I am willing to bet that if it were Thune (or any Republican) in Johnson's position, and there was a Democrat in the governor's office, you would be clamoring for a change.
Not at all. I'm simply pointing out that seniority has it's advantages... advantages that end up being good for South Dakotans. If we have two "new" Sentators they will both be in the back of the line and both aligned with a lame duck unpopular administration. It's not in South Dakota's best interest to be looking for a relpacement for Tim Johns. It is only in the best interest of the Republican party nationally. Most South Dakota Republicans understand this. That's why Tim Johnson and Stephanie Herseth were elected in the first place. It's not like this is a state full of Democrats.
She is NOT an independant voice! She is a Dem now and forever. The majority of voters do NOT take the time to research a candidate. Voters rely on what they hear which is not always true.
Somebody call the Wah-mbulence.
You cushin-assed Repubs have been riding on the backs of hard working Democrats all your lives, and your parents and grand parents before that.
What a bunch if ingrateful whiners.
You have no clue what work is.
If the world ran the way you want it to, you yourselves would be broke and in debt up to you asses.
In fact, I bet most of you are already there.
That's because, sooner or later, somebody has to actually know how to do something besides piss, moan, and pass the buck.
Let's put it this way, when it all collapses, you better hope there's a rapture, because most of you turkeys don't have a clue about how to live on this planet without exploiting someone else.
Turkeys. Pussies.
Congratulations!
You sound like a Democrat!
(...most South Dakotans are closet socialists you know? It's one of the nation's best kept secrets. Truth be told, you have no business claiming to be Republican. You have nothing in common with them, actually. But whatever....)
3:06, please don't post on this site again. I think we would all (Dems/Reps) appreciate it.
Real mature!
Tell ya what, I used to be one of the cry babies, O, I mean Dem's.
I wouldn't want to be a Dem again I can not and will not back them.
Let's say I saw the light and it is shinning very bright you should give it a try, but you have to be able to listen and have your eyes wide open to truth.
However, I will say there are some policies that I do not agree with and I hope for some change. But, I don't think they would be on the other side of the isle.
Only a fool would beieve that Republicans don't know how to work or know what hard work is!!
Ya want to talk the life of hard knocks let's go. But remember some of it is self inflicted. So bring the kleenex and band-aids. I'm sure there are many others who will share!
If you don't want to argue, don't have a blog.
What a bunch of candy assed pussies!
Quote:
"12.20...right, you stupid candy asses.
If you don't want to argue, don't have a blog.
What a bunch of candy assed pussies!"
Humm. I just kept checking back to see what you might bring to the table. I see you continue to bring the mature nature of yourself.