Former US Senator Saxby Chambliss
Clarence (Saxby) Saxby ChamblissThe struggle for a Senate majority is reduced to Georgia. The global GOP lobbyist has been chosen for White House legislative affairs. (R-Ga.) He suffered a minor stroke at his home earlier this week, but appears to be in stable condition.
Chambliss family spokeswoman Lauren Claffey Tomlinson issued a statement saying the former senator is “doing well,” according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution report.
“On Tuesday, Senator Chambliss suffered a minor stroke and was rushed to Grady Hospital for treatment. He is receiving excellent care at the renowned Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center,” Tomlinson said.
The spokeswoman added: “She is fine, resting comfortably and waiting for a full recovery. Saxby and his wife Julianne thank everyone for their wishes and prayers during this time.”
Chambliss, 77, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 before representing Georgia in the Senate from 2002 to 2015.
His successor in the Senate is the senator. David Perdue
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Perdue issued a statement about the former senator, saying he and his wife Bonnie “are praying for Saxby Chambliss,” local CBS affiliate WMAZ reported.
“He and his wife Julianne have been dear friends to us and are true civil servants of the people of Georgia. We wish Saxby a speedy recovery and keep his whole family in our thoughts and prayers,” Perdue added.