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Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke

Murphy's chief of staff said the senator is responding well to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

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  • Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, his chief of staff Allison Herwitt said.
  • Herwitt said Murphy felt numbness in his arm at his son's hockey game and was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Johns Hopkins.
  • Herwitt said Murphy is responding well to treatment, is awake and alert, and doctors are optimistic he will make a full recovery.
  • Murphy, 53, has served in the Senate since 2013 and was scheduled to campaign in New Hampshire on Sunday.
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Far left

Notes Murphy is a vocal Trump critic

Raw Story: Senator hospitalized with stroke after arm went numb at son's hockey game

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Raw Story frames the hospitalization around Murphy's role as one of President Donald Trump's most vocal critics in Congress.

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Progressive and socialist outlets such as Common Dreams, Democracy Now and Truthout. Usually focuses on corporate power, workers, inequality and anti-war positions.

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Far right: Says Murphy is fueling 2028 speculation

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Says Murphy was campaigning for Democrats

NBC News (Politics): Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke

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NBC News stresses Murphy's travel on behalf of Democratic candidates and his recent criticism of Trump's Iran plan.

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Mainstream liberal outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR and The Washington Post. Usually focuses on who is affected, climate, public institutions and criticism of the Trump administration.

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Right: Calls Murphy an outspoken Democrat

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Calls Murphy an outspoken Democrat

The Daily Wire: Outspoken Dem Senator Suffers Stroke At Son’s Hockey Game

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The Daily Wire highlights Murphy's status as an outspoken Democrat and potential 2028 presidential contender.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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Left: Says Murphy was campaigning for Democrats

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Says Murphy is fueling 2028 speculation

The Gateway Pundit: JUST IN: Democrat Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke

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The Gateway Pundit notes Murphy's travel stumping for Democrats and speculation about a 2028 presidential run.

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Hard-right outlets such as Breitbart, Newsmax and The Gateway Pundit. Usually focuses on national strength, immigration, distrust of institutions and strong support for Trump.

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Far left: Notes Murphy is a vocal Trump critic

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