Thursday, June 19, 2008
Meiyer Recovering After Heart Attack; McCaren To Serve As Acting Governor
Damoign Governor Temporarily Handing Over Power
MATTINOW, DMG--Governor Whit Meiyer is in serious but stable condition after suffering a heart attack yesterday afternoon.
According to a spokesman, Meiyer wasn't feeling well and decided to stay home instead of going to work at his capital office. At around 2:00 p.m., the governor collapsed on the floor of his office in his east Mattinow home. His wife called 9-1-1, and EMT crews were at the home in minutes.
He was rushed to Bay View Regional Hospital, which is located just two miles from his home. Initially, the cause of Meiyer's collapse was unknown, but his staff later confirmed it was a massive heart attack.
"Governor Meiyer is currently in the hospital recovering after a heart attack," his office said in a statement. "Because he is in the hospital, he is currently unable to perform his duties as governor."
Taking over for him temporarily, as the state constitution outlines, will be President of the State House, Delegate Jim McCaren (N-South Grassadella City). While he will only be serving as acting governor, McCaren said he is prepared to take over permanently if Meiyer is incapacitated long-term.
"Our hope is that Whit is back on his feet and back to work soon," McCaren told Michael Micardi on GNN's Awakening A Nation. "But if he isn't able to return to work, I am prepared to step in as governor until his term is finished or until he can come back."
Doctors say they are unsure if Meiyer will be able to return to work.
"At this point, we won't know for another week or so if the governor will be able to return to work or not," Dr. David Stevens, director of the cardiac department at Bay View Hospital told reporters.
McCaren will serve as acting governor until Meiyer is able to return. If he is unable to return to work, McCaren will take over permanently as interim governor.
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