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21. I will never forget how they trotted her out on the house floor to cast that debt ceiling vote.

Sun Jan 22, 2012, 03:37 PM

Jan 2012

Fucking sick.

I don't know if someone linked to her resignation video but it's hard not to watch it without tearing up. Regardless of what you think of her politics or standpoints or any of that: She was a human being who was elected as a representative of her peers and whose just and lawful representation was stolen from her constituents by a madman.

Whether or not she recovers enough to run again, I hope she continues to recover and be with her family and enjoy a long and full life.

It's tough to really grasp how big this tragedy really has been for everyone involved.

PB

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Giffords to step down from Congress [View all] MaineDem Jan 2012 OP

makes me sad barbtries Jan 2012 #1

This breaks my heart. Maybe her husband will run... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #2

Her husband doesn't live here, wasn't born here. Ptah Jan 2012 #39

And Jared Lee Loughner gets his way. Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #3

You know the Governor of Arizona DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #99

Brewer doesn't get to fill the seat. Pab Sungenis Jan 2012 #106

OK, but DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #108

Sad to lose her, but it I would have been uncomfortable with her resuming gateley Jan 2012 #4

Agreed Stuckinthebush Jan 2012 #113

Get better! Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #5

Hopefully she will send Jan Brewer packing in a couple years. MidwestTransplant Jan 2012 #9

That sounds like an excellent idea 47of74 Jan 2012 #38

She's a courageous woman. avaistheone1 Jan 2012 #6

Sorry to hear this tawadi Jan 2012 #7

glad she finally decided to do this. mopinko Jan 2012 #8

As compared to Cantor Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #10

creepy stonecutter357 Jan 2012 #13

? not creepy Skittles Jan 2012 #37

the overtones of blame and fault were creepy Occulus Jan 2012 #110

overtones? Skittles Jan 2012 #124

Agreed, Skittles Stuckinthebush Jan 2012 #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Occupy_2012 Jan 2012 #14

Two things. I too hope Mark Kelly runs, and "has a shot" was an unintended poor word choice OmahaBlueDog Jan 2012 #16

That would be excellent. ellisonz Jan 2012 #35

Her husband doesn't live here, wasn't born here. Ptah Jan 2012 #40

As long as he is a citizen. CK_John Jan 2012 #56

I don't believe he is wanted by the residents of this district. nt Ptah Jan 2012 #60

District(S). boppers Jan 2012 #76

I'll supprot either Matt Heinz or Paula Aboud if the choose to run. Ptah Jan 2012 #77

Heinz beat out Prezelski? boppers Jan 2012 #78

Yes, another Raul would be the best possible outcome. nt Ptah Jan 2012 #79

Exactly. She is doing the best thing for all concerned, first and foremost herself. n/t AngryOldDem Jan 2012 #43

This Constituent "Is most displeased with your comment" KILL THE WISE ONE Jan 2012 #45

Assault clips killed dreams and careers. onehandle Jan 2012 #11

there is no such thing as "assault clips" SnakeEyes Jan 2012 #25

Oh, I see Missy Vixen Jan 2012 #34

megfesters have killed the same amount as "assault clips".... IamK Jan 2012 #31

Oh no! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #12

Sad news. Hope she comes back to politics on her own terms. aikoaiko Jan 2012 #15

May God cure her DU2012 Jan 2012 #17

'The governor will set the date elleng Jan 2012 #18

I would have preferred that she continued. tcaudilllg Jan 2012 #36

They should archive her website bananas Jan 2012 #19

Luke Russert tweets: Dems floating Gifford's husband as her replacement Kingofalldems Jan 2012 #20

Her husband doesn't live here, wasn't born here. Ptah Jan 2012 #42

I understand if he doesn't live there but what difference does not being born there make? MaineDem Jan 2012 #50

It makes no difference in qualifying for office. Ptah Jan 2012 #52

Totally understandable. MaineDem Jan 2012 #54

So Your Repeated, Identical Posts Here Are Nothing More Than Your Personal Preferences? (n/t) Paladin Jan 2012 #55

Whose personal preferences should I post? Ptah Jan 2012 #58

Bachmann was not born in MN., and she keeps getting re-elected. glinda Jan 2012 #66

You probably should have said "he can't WIN here" if that is what you meant. Bill O-Rights Jan 2012 #72

Exactly. (n/t) Paladin Jan 2012 #73

I should say, I don't think the residents of District 8 want him. Ptah Jan 2012 #74

Yeah really. There must be someone more qualified. tcaudilllg Jan 2012 #132

I will never forget how they trotted her out on the house floor to cast that debt ceiling vote. Poll_Blind Jan 2012 #21

"Trotted her out"? I expect she was happy to do it. Kurmudgeon Jan 2012 #28

Find someone who has suffered brain damage dipsydoodle Jan 2012 #57

I agree dd. I think it was blatent sensationalism, bordering on litteral live puppetry. PavePusher Jan 2012 #65

Her memory up until the day she was shot is fine. ellisonz Jan 2012 #97

Since I haven't seen her medical reports (nor should I, not my business).... PavePusher Jan 2012 #104

So you're saying they're lying about her memory and cognitivie ability? ellisonz Jan 2012 #116

I don't think you or I know the extent of her disabilities. Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #111

That's what she stated in interviews... ellisonz Jan 2012 #115

To protect future political prospects? Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #118

That's different from saying she's a puppet though... ellisonz Jan 2012 #119

I didn't say she was a puppet. Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #126

So do you agree or disagree with Poll Blind? ellisonz Jan 2012 #128

I do not have enough information to form an opinion about the extent of her mental disabilities. Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #131

The effect of brain injury varies according to a number of factors... ellisonz Jan 2012 #98

Sad. All the best to her in her recovery tpsbmam Jan 2012 #22

Wow, I hate to hear that, but her health and recovery matter more SemperEadem Jan 2012 #23

Her husband doesn't live here, wasn't born here. Ptah Jan 2012 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #82

Sorry to be so repetitive. Ptah Jan 2012 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #84

Our political enemies did not shoot Gabby. nt Ptah Jan 2012 #85

They Facilitated It. (n/t) Paladin Jan 2012 #87

How. nt Ptah Jan 2012 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #109

Why the insistence on "wasn't BORN here?" 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #89

It's my personal preference that my representative be rooted in my community. Ptah Jan 2012 #91

I find that view narrow-minded. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #94

Of course I would not vote for a republican. Ptah Jan 2012 #95

Very narrow-minded of you dbackjon Jan 2012 #121

I did not mean to imply you were not an Arizonan. Ptah Jan 2012 #122

Why? What magic does being born here entail? dbackjon Jan 2012 #123

Let me try to summarize. Ptah Jan 2012 #127

at the risk of pffenmding arizona DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #100

Congressman Raul Grijalva is an example of local representation. Ptah Jan 2012 #102

Ok then DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #103

When Mel died the ballots had already been printed. xmas74 Jan 2012 #71

I'm so very sorry! I had such high hopes for her. Auntie Bush Jan 2012 #24

Here's the YouTube message 47of74 Jan 2012 #26

the background music is so haunting. It sounds like the theme that ends "Sophie's Choice." CTyankee Jan 2012 #29

And here's the TRANSCRIPT Tx4obama Jan 2012 #64

How is it possible that she is even more beautiful than before? Wow. glinda Jan 2012 #67

thanks for posting this n/t Atypical Liberal Jan 2012 #112

Terrible news. I wanted her to make that senate run but she'll be back. craigmatic Jan 2012 #27

Jared wins. Fuck him. Taverner Jan 2012 #30

My feelings exactly derby378 Jan 2012 #32

He only "wins" if you concede that he has done so. PavePusher Jan 2012 #48

Do you think this makes me happy? Taverner Jan 2012 #61

I said NOTHING about ANYONE being 'happy' about any of this. PavePusher Jan 2012 #63

I wish I believed that she "can" come back. I am not a downer usually...I'm just a little CTyankee Jan 2012 #68

I agree that this is the best possible outcome too... Taverner Jan 2012 #69

why are we always "surprised" when crazy people get guns and go on a shooting spree? CTyankee Jan 2012 #107

*cough* *cough* ellisonz Jan 2012 #117

Yeah, I know... CTyankee Jan 2012 #120

How about all those folks that saw his violent erratic behavior but did not notify the authorities? hack89 Jan 2012 #125

Yep, there's the start. At the veryleast couldn't they have alerted the authorities? CTyankee Jan 2012 #130

He didn't win stevekatz Jan 2012 #70

He only wins if a Republican wins the seat. 2ndAmForComputers Jan 2012 #90

Arizona has lost one of their brightest stars in Congress. Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #33

What a shame!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #44

Ahhhh, Gabby. We still need you. Get better and come back to us. The Wielding Truth Jan 2012 #46

I will never forget Palin and her targets and how Gabby warned us. Republican irresponsibility. The Wielding Truth Jan 2012 #49

Going to hold you to your promise to be back Gabby Guy Montag Jan 2012 #47

I have to say that I'm very impressed with Gabby's courage jimlup Jan 2012 #51

Mission Accomplished. RUMMYisFROSTED Jan 2012 #53

And the winner is PuffedMica Jan 2012 #59

She has given more to her country than many. sandyj999 Jan 2012 #62

Completely understandable..I wish her all the very best, she deserves it. Jefferson23 Jan 2012 #75

Best wishes to a strong courageous woman Broderick Jan 2012 #80

Damnit. BlueIris Jan 2012 #81

The "liberal" media will do everything it can to get a Republican to take her seat. KeyserSoze87 Jan 2012 #86

Sad for us but good for her. JNelson6563 Jan 2012 #92

She is a remarkable person and has my deepest respect. man4allcats Jan 2012 #93

The country will still need you when you're ready, Gabby. MrMickeysMom Jan 2012 #96

Today, the right wing uses assassins DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #101

I remember the first time I heard about Rep. Giffords. Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2012 #105

I am profoundly saddened tabasco Jan 2012 #129