Sen. Chris Murphy released from hospital after stroke, will miss votes for 'several weeks' as he rehabs
The Connecticut Democrat Murphy has been discussed as a possible candidate for the White House in 2028.
TL;DR
- Sen. Chris Murphy has been released from the hospital after a stroke.
- He will be in a rehabilitation center for "several weeks."
- Murphy will miss Senate votes during his recovery period.
- Doctors report he has shown significant progress and expect a full recovery.
- The stroke was described as a "small hemorrhagic stroke" in the thalamus region of his brain.
- He is staying engaged remotely with his team and colleagues.
- Murphy had been campaigning for Democratic candidates prior to his stroke.