Early reports, as linked at CNN and as reported by MSNBC, indicate only that the Senator had "stroke like" symptoms, and was taken to a hospital. There have been conflicting reports as to diagnosis, with one doctor involved stating that stroke had been ruled out, and another saying they were scheduling surgery.

Even if incapacitated, a replacement can be appointed only IF AND WHEN he resigns - or dies, of course. There have been a couple of cases in the recent past when obviously incapacitated members of Congress have refused to resign in order to avoid having a replacement named.

It's far too soon to make any predictions, and of course it's hoped that his health problems are quickly resolved - in his favor.



_{(And I didn't know that Polonium caused stroke-like symptoms.)}

John