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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 …
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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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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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:
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 …
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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Tim Steller / Arizona Daily Star:
Man linked to Giffords shooting called ‘very disturbed’ — The man linked to the shooting today of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others is 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner, the Associated Press reported. — Police have surrounded a house at 7700 N. Soledad Ave., which is the address listed …
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Matt Lewis / Politics Daily:
Sarah Palin Blamed by Bloggers for Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords … Some prominent liberal bloggers wasted little time before politicizing the horrific and tragic shooting of a congresswoman in Arizona on Saturday. — Almost immediately after the nation learned of the shooting …
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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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Michelle Malkin:
Horror: Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot at Tuscon event, 4 5 dead; Update: Reports that Giffords still alive, in surgery; President Obama, Speaker Boehner, Palin, Brewer react; shooter ID'd as Jared Loughner — Scroll for updates...Conflicting reports on Giffords' status in post-shooting chaos …
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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The Politico:
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recovering after shooting — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords survived a gunshot to the head on Saturday afternoon after a single gunman opened fire at her and others at a congressional event outside a grocery store in Tucson, Ariz. — “I am very optimistic about recovery …
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Paul Krugman:
Assassination Attempt In Arizona — A Democratic Congresswoman has been shot in the head; another dozen were also shot. — We don't have proof yet that this was political, but the odds are that it was. She's been the target of violence before. And for those wondering why a Blue Dog Democrat …
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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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Noel Sheppard / NewsBusters.org blogs:
Jane Fonda Blames Giffords Shooting on Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and the Tea Party
Jane Fonda Blames Giffords Shooting on Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and the Tea Party
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The Jawa Report
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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Ryan J. Reilly / TPMMuckraker:
Federal Judge John Roll Killed In Arizona Shooting
Federal Judge John Roll Killed In Arizona Shooting
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Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Breaking: Congresswoman, five others shot in Tucson, AZ; Update …
Breaking: Congresswoman, five others shot in Tucson, AZ; Update …
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Robert Naiman / The Huffington Post:
Is Palin's “Crosshairs” Map Relevant? Giffords Thought So
Is Palin's “Crosshairs” Map Relevant? Giffords Thought So
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Garance Franke-Ruta / The Atlantic Online:
Shooting Suspect Named: Jared Lee Loughner
Shooting Suspect Named: Jared Lee Loughner
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Vicki Needham / The Hill:
Alleged shooter raged about ‘illiteracy’ in 8th District
Alleged shooter raged about ‘illiteracy’ in 8th District
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Arizona Republic:
Arizona Congresswoman Giffords shot; doctors ‘optimistic’ about recovery chances
Arizona Congresswoman Giffords shot; doctors ‘optimistic’ about recovery chances
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Adrian Chen / Gawker:
Arizona Congresswoman Shot Outside Grocery Store
Arizona Congresswoman Shot Outside Grocery Store
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Bucky Turco / ANIMAL:
Arizona Shooter's MySpace Page
Arizona Shooter's MySpace Page
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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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BBC:
US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot in Arizona
US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot in Arizona
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Felicia Sonmez / Washington Post:
Gabrielle Giffords shooting live updates: Vigil planned at the U.S. Capitol
Gabrielle Giffords shooting live updates: Vigil planned at the U.S. Capitol
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Hotline On Call and PostPartisan
Arizona Republic:
U.S. District Judge John Roll faced death threats in 2009 — The killing of U.S. District Judge John M. Roll comes two years after he received death threats while he presided over a $32 million civil-rights lawsuit filed by illegal immigrants against an Arizona rancher.
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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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Daniel Strauss / The Hill:
Federal judge shot and killed in Arizona shooting
Federal judge shot and killed in Arizona shooting
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