Tim Johnson in Critical Condition (Updated With 'The View's' Conspiracy Theories)

Continue to keep him in your prayers.

He had emergency brain surgery last night, which was said to be "successful," but his condition remains uncertain. So sad, especially for a man so young. He's only 59.

Update: And, if you're wondering what tacky, tasteless, blatant political speculation in such a situation looks like, read this and remember. The political implications of this are a news story, whether we like it or not, but let's thank goodness we're not like the Strom-Watch guys.

Update: What are these chicks thinking? "Was the stroke man-made?" Ha ha, real funny, Joy.

Also, Rosie has apologized for offending Asians with her "ching-chong" impression, but not without promising a repeat performance. I think she should apologize to Kelly Ripa, too.