Tim might be ok

The reports are that the surgery was successful and that it wasn't cancer
but rather a congenital disorder that was bound to cause this problem
sooner or later.

Time will tell whether Tim will recover fully, but people usually do recover
from this kind of surgery.

Meanwhile, it's way too early to worry about the political ramifications.

In fact, all the political buzz is basically unnecessary gossip.

In practical terms, it takes 60 votes to get something done in the Senate,
not just 51. So Tim should just rest easy and get better. There is a new
breath of fresh air blowing in both houses of Congress and a decidedly
bipartisan sprit that has emerged over the last 2 years.

Just what Tim wanted.

If he never does anything else, (even as I hope he will)
he's already helped make the world better.

I wish him peace, love and continuing health for the holidays.

And the same to all of you Spavesters.