Disgusting Media Coverage

Has anyone else noticed or is it just me but I'm beginning to feel the Media is performing a form of death watch over the sudden illness of Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD). The Senator underwent brain surgery for what is described as intracerebral bleeding. However to hear the media tell it (particularly Fox), everyone (meaning Republicans of course) is all but ready to fill his vacant seat in the Senate. Media Matters has the rundown, and the video. so you can watch Fox's Bret Hume and Neil Cavuto practically salivating with reports that were the Senator to become "incapacitated" or "unable to serve in any way," or his condition were to "worsen," then South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds (R) would appoint a replacement to take Johnson's seat until the 2008 general election. Don't get all excited oh fair and balanced Fox reporters, because as Media Matters correctly points out the U.S. Constitution states that the governor may appoint a replacement senator only if Johnson's seat becomes vacant and, in contrast with provisions concerning the presidency, includes no provision allowing officials to declare that a senator is incapable of serving. Indeed, several senators have remained in office despite significant infirmities. As a matter of fact, according to a statement released by the Attending Physician of the United States Capitol Admiral John Eisold, “Senator Tim Johnson has continued to have an uncomplicated post-operative course. Specifically, he has been appropriately responsive to both word and touch. No further surgical intervention has been required.” So take your valium and Vicodin all you low-life Republicans hoping for the worst. You're quickly becoming quite nauseating. As an aside, I will add that I have a sister who had this happen whe she was 63, (and yes I know every case is different), she is now healthy and happy at age 75.