Newsom and other prominent Democrats on Kirk Killing

[TheProle]

'Disgusting, vile, and reprehensible' | Newsom reacts to shooting of Charlie Kirk

The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form," Newsom said on X.

Senator Alex Padilla

"America was founded on the freedom to disagree. Political violence has no place in our democracy. The shooting of Charlie Kirk is reprehensible and sickening. I am praying for him and his family during this time."

Congressman Ro Khanna

"The shooting of Charlie Kirk at a university is chilling & horrific. Political violence has no place in America. We all must reflect on how we can tone down the anger & hate that has poisoned our politics and be better citizens in a divided and aching nation."

Rep. Eric Swalwell

"Political violence is not who we are as Americans. We can NEVER accept this. I hope Mr. Kirk is OK and pray for his family."

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/disgusting-vile-and-reprehensible-newsom-reacts-to-shooting-charlie-kirk/103-d138fbd7-c6ba-4d5f-8909-899700a1ba15

[spooky3]

1. Should we be calling this "political violence" when we don't know

Who the shooter is and/or what the motive is?

[leftstreet]

2. No kidding

Ugh, elected people shouldn't be seen trying to get PR off this

[live love laugh]

14. How is speaking out against violence "trying to get PR"? You want "thoughts and prayers"?

[yardwork]

4. Kirk was shot while he was giving a political speech.

I agree with these messages from prominent Democrats.

[spooky3]

5. Yes, but it could have been someone in his personal life that

Had an agenda.

[yardwork]

12. I understand that but this isn't the time to second guess messages calling for non-violence.

It makes sense for prominent Democrats to speak out against this and make the point that political violence is bad.

No harm done if it turns out to be non-political.

[spooky3]

17. Violence is bad, period; that is what should be said. Nt

[Cha]

11. So do I and just psted as such. nt

[live love laugh]

7. A political figure was shot is that not the definition of political violence?

[spooky3]

10. No, that implies that someone on the left shot him, and you

and we do not know that at this time. Everyone, including political figures, operates in multiple spheres.

[yardwork]

16. No implication whatsoever that somebody on the left shot him.

The two people who tried to assassinate Trump were both right wingers.

There's a lot of mean violent people out there on the right.

[spooky3]

21. Sorry, I don't agree. Bloomberg News was quite clear in

Saying they would refrain from speculating on motives etc. given how little info we have.

[live love laugh]

19. I do not interpret the phrase like you. It doesn't matter who

the attacker is politically affiliated with when political figures are targeted.

[spooky3]

22. Ok , this will be my last comment. When Rand Paul's neighbor beat him up,

That was NOT political. You don’t have enough info right now to know the motive re:Kirk.

[GoodRaisin]

31. Objectively, a well known fascist was shot and killed but we don't know why he was shot yet.

[Sneederbunk]

3. Not a good time for the FBI to be in disarray.

[Cha]

6. Excellent statements.. Rjecting "Political Violence"

What did the Gops say when the Dems got assassinated in Minnesota?

[sheshe2]

15. They blamed it on the Democrats...of course they did.

They never take responsibility for anything.

[Cha]

25. Yeah, like I read the Traitors to the USA are

blaming Kirk's assassination on Gov Newsom.

I blame it on Charlie Kirk.

[sheshe2]

28. I 100% agree with you, Cha.

Kirk preached hate.

[Cha]

30. Yes, and siad this.. the Gun Advocate that he WAS...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220624525

The Stupid Burns

[awesomerwb1]

8. Shouldn't everybody wait before calling it politically motivated?

Oh Dems, Dems.

[sop]

9. That's the correct and appropriate response.

In contrast, Republicans will be calling for vengeance.

[bucolic_frolic]

13. Democrats were not the ones who divided America

and jolted up the paranoia.

[Autumn]

18. How do we know it was political? Maybe he raped someones pet goat.

Or what if he stole someones stash of cocaine? Mayhap he owed someone a huge sum on a gambling debt, like a million bucks and Trump wouldn't give him the money to cover it. Or perhaps it was a drug deal gone bad or he pissed off the Mafia?

[AZJonnie]

20. Good on them, it's what they should be saying IMHO

I agree with the sentiment about political violence having no place in our democracy, and this was a vile act.

It will become interesting if it turns out this person's 'beef' with Kirk is that he lost a child in a school shooting. In fact, that would probably be a best case scenario in terms of the political fallout (that, and he being a white, US citizen).

[Samael13]

23. Im sick of hearing america was founded on difference of opinions

This isnt a difference of opinions kirk and his fans want to take rights away from people and are fine with violence against people on the left.

[TheProle]

27. However abhorrent his rhetoric was,

unless he violated edge-cases of the First Amendment, he was exercising his right as an American to speak his mind.

Anyone applauding that is disgusting and ignorant.

[Samael13]

29. He was within his 1st

That being said shit happens and I ain't gonna cry for feel bad for him or his fans or his family if im honest he was a man willing to sacrifice other peoples families and children hard for me to feel one ounce of regret or sadness. If that makes me disgusting and ignorant then ill wear that with pride. Trust me these people wouldnt feel bad If it was one of us.

[Shrek]

24. Kamala Harris

Link to tweet

[Nimble_Idea]

26. NOW DO MARGE TWO TOES

[malaise]

32. Ari's panel agrees with you

They do not yet know if this was a political assassination. At this time, no one knows that except the killer.