Former American senator Saxby Chambliss
Clarence (Saxby) Saxby Chambliss The fight for a Senate majority is in Georgia. (R-Ga.) He suffered a mild stroke at home earlier this week, but appears to be in stable condition.
A family spokeswoman for Chambliss, Lauren Claffey Tomlinson, issued a statement saying the former senator was “doing well,” according to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“On Tuesday, Senator Chambliss suffered a minor stroke and was rushed to Grady Hospital for treatment. He receives excellent care at the renowned Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, “said Tomlinson.
The spokesman added: “He is doing well, resting comfortably and looking forward to 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 US House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 before representing Georgia in the Senate from 2002 to 2015.
His successor in the Senate is Sen. David Perdue
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Perdue issued a statement on 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 entire family in our thoughts and prayers,” Perdue added.