Talk about conspiracy theory, to weird for comfort:

After surgery, Senator Johnson in critical condition
by Joe in DC - 12/14/2006 07:21:00 AM

Latest news from the Washington Post on the condition of Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD):

Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) underwent emergency surgery overnight after falling ill at the Capitol and was in critical condition early this morning, introducing a note of uncertainty over control of the Senate just weeks before Democrats are to take over with a one-vote margin.

Johnson, 59, was taken to George Washington University Hospital shortly after noon, after becoming disoriented during a conference call with news reporters. He underwent "a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team," his office said. Aides later said he had not suffered a stroke or heart attack.

Expecting a more in-depth statement later this morning.