New Mexico senator is recovering in a hospital after a stroke

Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., talks to reporters on Election Day on the Democratic Nationwide Committee headquarters in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. The now-senator just lately suffered a stroke.

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Democratic New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján continues to be recovering within the hospital after struggling a stroke, CBS Information reviews.

What occurred: Lujan suffered a stroke in his cerebellum, which instantly impacted his steadiness.

• He checked himself into the Christus St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after experiencing dizziness and fatigue final Thursday.
• Lujan was then despatched to UNM Hospital in Albuquerque for a deeper analysis.

What they’re saying: “He's at present being cared for at UNM Hospital, resting comfortably, and anticipated to make a full restoration,” chief of employees Carlos Sanchez informed CBS Information. “The senator’s places of work stay open and can proceed offering constituent providers to all New Mexicans with none interruption.

• “Sen. Luján seems ahead to getting again to work for the individuals of New Mexico. At the moment, he and his household would respect their privateness, and ask on your continued prayers and effectively needs.”
• “It’s laborious to guage what it means for right here,” mentioned Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., in reference to Washington, D.C., based on The New York Occasions. “On the human stage, it’s scary. It simply reminds all of us how good well being is one thing we hope to be blessed by.”

What’s subsequent: It’s at present unclear how lengthy the Democratic senator can be out.

Why it issues: Well being is clearly the principle challenge right here. However from Democratic senators, the absence of Lujan may have a direct influence.

• That’s as a result of “a protracted absence from a member who caucuses with Democrats is more likely to imperil, or at the least delay, Democratic laws or presidential appointments that come to the Senate ground with out Republican assist,” based on The New York Occasions.

The larger image: Extra urgently, Senate Democrats want 51 votes to verify a Supreme Courtroom nominee to interchange Justice Stephen Breyer. That will require all of the members of the caucus — together with Lujan — with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie.