Outspoken Dem Sen. Chris Murphy suffers stroke in front of son

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Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, suffered a stroke while watching his son's hockey game on Saturday. He experienced numbness in his arm during the event and was taken to a hospital near the rink before being transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland for further treatment. According to his chief of staff, he is currently awake and alert with doctors predicting a full recovery. Murphy, who has been seen as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential race, had been traveling extensively across the country supporting candidates in upcoming midterms.

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Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democratic Senator from Connecticut, was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke on Saturday while at his son's hockey game. His chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, stated in a press release that Murphy felt numbness in his arm during the event and was immediately taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital for further monitoring. The 53-year-old senator is currently awake and alert, responding well to treatment, with doctors optimistic about a full recovery. Murphy had been active on the campaign trail recently but is not running in upcoming midterms.

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke at his son’s hockey game, his office said Sunday. asserted

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The Democrat, 53, felt numbness in his arm during the game Saturday and was rushed to a local hospital. asserted

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He was later moved to Johns Hopkins in Maryland, where he is “awake and alert,” according to chief of staff Allison Hewitt, who said doctors expect a full recovery. uncertain

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Murphy — a rumored 2028 presidential contender — had been crisscrossing the country stumping for midterm candidates and was expected in New Hampshire on Sunday. asserted

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