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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Arizona — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head outside a grocery store in Tucson while holding a public event, Arizona Public Media reported Saturday. — The Democrat, who was re-elected to her third term in November …
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J. David Goodman / New York Times:
Congresswoman Giffords Shot in Tucson — A congresswoman from Arizona was shot on Saturday along with several others during at public event at a grocery store in Tuscon, according to her spokesman, C.J. Karamargin. The Tucson Citizen reported that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat, had been shot at close range in the head.
CNN:
Arizona congresswoman among 12 shot at Tucson grocery — (CNN) — At least 12 people were shot at a Tucson grocery store on Saturday, and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among them, a Democratic party source told CNN. — Giffords, 40, was holding a constituent meeting at the grocery store …
Washington Post:
Hospital: Rep. Giffords expected to recover from Tucson shooting that killed six including a child and federal judge — Tucson - The surgeon who operated on Arizona Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said he was “optimistic” she would recover from being shot in the head by a man with a semi-automatic weapon outside a grocery store.
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TBogg:
Sarah Palin's Hit List — U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot and killed* in Tucson: … F**k it. I'm going there... Back in September: … Sarah Palin: … Metaphor, no more... *This seems to be in dispute. Reportedly she is still in surgery at this time.
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The Huffington Post:
Gabrielle Giffords Shot: Congresswoman Shot In Arizona (LIVE UPDATES) — What's Your Reaction: … Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot in the head today at a public event outside a grocery store. — A spokesman for the Pima County sheriff says that at least 12 people were shot.
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Jane Hamsher / Firedoglake:
Giffords Opponent, Jesse Kelly, Held June Event to “Shoot a Fully Automatic M16″ to “Get on Target” and “Remove Gabrielle Giffords” — Per Puppethead in the comments, Giffords' 2010 Congressional opponent Jesse Kelly held a June 12 gun event that was billed as follows on the Pima County Republican website:
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Breaking: Congresswoman, five others shot in Tucson, AZ; Update: NPR reports six dead; Update: Federal judge dead; Update: Gunman identified; Update: Giffords expected to pull through; Update: Second suspect arrested? Update: Gunman may have left video manifesto — Insanity.
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Shot in the Dark
Sarah Palin / Facebook:
On the tragedy in Arizona — My sincere condolences are offered to the family of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of today's tragic shooting in Arizona. — On behalf of Todd and my family, we all pray for the victims and their families, and for peace and justice. — Sarah Palin
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TPMDC and The Daily Caller
ABCNEWS:
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Shot at Grocery Store Event — At Least 12 People Reportedly Wounded in Shooting at Grocery Store — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head at point-blank range today outside a Tucson, Ariz., grocery store where she was holding a campaign event, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
Ryan J. Reilly / TPMMuckraker:
Federal Judge John Roll Killed In Arizona Shooting — A federal judge was killed in the same incident in which Rep. Gabby Giffords was shot on Saturday morning. — A federal law enforcement official first confirmed to TPM that a federal judge was shot. The U.S. Marshals Service …
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Adrian Chen / Gawker:
Arizona Congresswoman Shot Outside Grocery Store — A gunman shot U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords during an event outside a Safeway in Tucson Arizona this morning. At least 12 others were wounded. Following is an eyewitness report from a man who helped hold the suspect down.
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Ben Smith / The Politico:
Alleged shooter left social media hints — The police have named a suspect in the shooting of Gabriel Giffords, Jared Loughner. A person under that name has a YouTube account that includes suggestions of anti-government political views. — “You don't have to accept the federalist laws …
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The Hill, Clusterstock and Outside the Beltway
The Huffington Post:
Jared Lee Loughner Identified As Gabrielle Giffords Shooter (INFO, VIDEOS) — WHAT'S YOUR REACTION? … Jared Lee Loughner has been identified as the man suspected of shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.). — Loughner was described by eyewitnesses at the Arizona shooting …
Matt Lewis / Politics Daily:
Sarah Palin Blamed by Bloggers for Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords
Sarah Palin Blamed by Bloggers for Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords
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Edward A. Adams / ABA Journal:
Federal Judge John Roll Killed in Attack that Targeted Congresswoman
Federal Judge John Roll Killed in Attack that Targeted Congresswoman
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Firedoglake, Above the Law and The New Republic
Michelle Malkin:
Horror: Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot at Tuscon event …
Horror: Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot at Tuscon event …
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USA Today, Chicago News and Weather, Israpundit, Right Wing News, FrumForum, Boehner and JammieWearingFool
Nicole Belle / Crooks and Liars:
AZ Democratic Congresswoman, 6 Others Shot At Event, 5 Reported Killed UPDATED
AZ Democratic Congresswoman, 6 Others Shot At Event, 5 Reported Killed UPDATED
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NPR, The Daily Caller and Suburban Guerrilla
Fox News:
Rep. Giffords in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head at Public Event
Rep. Giffords in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head at Public Event
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Dean's World
kateoplis:
MSNBC talks to Rep. Gabrielle Gifford about the death threats, vandalism and harassments.
MSNBC talks to Rep. Gabrielle Gifford about the death threats, vandalism and harassments.
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The Hill, Raw Story, Feministing and Daily Kos
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish:
An Assassination? — When a congresswoman is shot in the head …
An Assassination? — When a congresswoman is shot in the head …
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NewsReal Blog and Daily Kos
Gabrielle Giffords:
U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS TO HOST FIRST “CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER” …
U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS TO HOST FIRST “CONGRESS ON YOUR CORNER” …
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Sean J. Miller / The Hill:
REP. GIFFORDS SHOT IN HEAD, STAFFERS HIT AT ARIZONA EVENT
REP. GIFFORDS SHOT IN HEAD, STAFFERS HIT AT ARIZONA EVENT
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Associated Press:
Arizona Rep. Giffords shot, several wounded
Arizona Rep. Giffords shot, several wounded
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Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
Gabrielle Giffords attack prompts Capitol police urging of …
Gabrielle Giffords attack prompts Capitol police urging of …
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