Breaking: Sen. Kennedy Hospitalized

By: TheGreenMiles
Published On: 5/17/2008 12:02:53 PM

This just in:
Sen. Ted Kennedy is rushed to a hospital in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a Democratic source tells CNN.

CNN reports Sen. Kennedy, 76, has been transferred to Mass General Hospital in Boston after suffering "stroke-like symptoms."

UPDATE: The Cape Cod Times has more details, but it's not clear what condition Sen. Kennedy is in. CNN reports Sen. Kennedy had surgery last fall for a blocked artery.

UPDATE 12:36pm: Sen. Kennedy's office confirms he's "under evaluation" at Mass General, but still no word on his condition.

UPDATE 12:57pm: Boston Globe reports Sen. Kennedy suffered two seizures.

UPDATE 4:02pm: Sen. Kennedy's office - "It appears that Senator Kennedy experienced a seizure this morning. He is undergoing a battery of tests at Massachusetts General Hospital to determine the cause of the seizure. Senator Kennedy is resting comfortably, and it is unlikely we will know anything more for the next 48 hours."

UPDATE 5:13pm: Sen. Kennedy is "conscious, talking, joking with family" (thanks to KathyInBlacksburg for the link).


Comments



Kennedy endorsing Obama (TheGreenMiles - 5/17/2008 12:17:33 PM)
CNN's Bill Schneider described Kennedy's endorsement of Obama at American University one of the most electric political moments he's ever seen and a breakthrough event in Obama's campaign. Watch it here.


Agree with 12:49 update (Alicia - 5/17/2008 12:58:24 PM)
It's good news that he made this call -- and I hope they are just being extra cautious given his age.

Stay strong Senator!!



whoops - replaced with 12:57 update (Alicia - 5/17/2008 12:59:44 PM)
Seizures sure don't sound good...
Thanks for the updates!


Update updated (TheGreenMiles - 5/17/2008 1:05:13 PM)
Boston Globe has worse news. Hospital statement expected shortly.


This is sad.. (proudvadem - 5/17/2008 3:22:39 PM)
MA is my home state and both of my parents have met him.
I hope he pulls through..
Senator Kennedy is in my prayers right now though.


Update: (KathyinBlacksburg - 5/17/2008 5:03:24 PM)
He is conscious, talking and joking with his family...

Here's the link

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24...