Breaking: Former Sen. Bob Dole has been hospitalized

The 89-year-old former senator and GOP presidential candidate is reportedly being hospitalized at Walter Reed Hospital.

Bob Dole "is at Walter Reed not for a checkup," Harry Reid said on the Senate floor. "He is there because he is infirm. He is sick."

— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) November 27, 2012

According to CBS, a Dole assistant said that Dole is checked into the hospital for a routine procedure and will be discharged tomorrow.

Nevertheless, Twitterers are sending their thoughts and prayers:

Sending positive vibes to ill Bob Dole, the former senator is reportedly at Walter Reed. #GetWellSoon #BobDole

— John T. Bennett (@BennettJohnT) November 27, 2012

Best wishes to his family and friends:RT:@CBSPolitics Bob Dole hospitalized; described as "infirm": http://t.co/mmr9DS3l

— Charles (@MTATL67) November 27, 2012

I hope Bob Dole is going to be alright.

— Lord WarGit of Nickerson's Lemon Biscuits (@WarGit) November 27, 2012

prayers for Russell, KS native –> Bob Dole, 89, hospitalized at Walter Reed http://t.co/BFjiidtS via @CBSNews #patriot #kansas

— stephiegal (@stephiegal) November 27, 2012

My prayers go out to Bob Dole and his family!

— Kevin Saucedo-Broach (@kevsaucebro) November 27, 2012

Wishing Bob Dole a speedy recovery!!

— Norma Valentini (@NormaValentini) November 27, 2012

Best wishes for Sen Bob Dole's recovery.

— Jerry McDaniel (@Mc45Ok) November 27, 2012

best wishes goes out2the dole familyRT @HuffPostPol: Harry Reid: Bob Dole has been hospitalized, described as "infirm" http://t.co/zsZApeMK

— faithful grace (@racheln1787) November 27, 2012

I hope Bob Dole is OK.

— $ajizzle (@Sajizzle) November 27, 2012

I'm rooting for you, Senator. Get well soon. RT @tpm: Harry Reid: Bob Dole hospitalized http://t.co/7n1o1FGS

— Mr. Media Training (@MrMediaTraining) November 27, 2012

https://twitter.com/KHShan/status/273557740419428352

Indeed. And a fellow Kansan to boot. RT @KHShan: @kelseylh – Bob Dole is a good man…best wishes for his recovery

— Kelsey L. Hayes (@kelseylh) November 27, 2012

Bob Dole is a damn American hero. Let's hope he's restored to perfect health soon.

— Adam Bonin (@adambonin) November 27, 2012

@TwitchyTeam What a good man. A Hero! Prayers your way Bob Dole

— Joan Reynolds (@irishamrep1) November 27, 2012

Sen. Reid says Bob Dole is in Walter Reed hospital. "He is infirm. He is sick." Let's all lift a great American up in prayer.

— Paul Begala (@PaulBegala) November 27, 2012

https://twitter.com/MtnMD/status/273558481976586240

Prayers to Bob Dole, a real American hero.

— olliander (@ollieblog) November 27, 2012

We wish Senator Dole a full, swift recovery.