Top Items:
NPR:
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 …
Discussion:
New York Post, Instapundit, Minnesota Public Radio, KVOA-TV, Angry Black Lady Chronicles, Fox News, Telegraph, Weasel Zippers, HillBuzz.org, Washington Post, The Daily Caller, The Gateway Pundit, Blogs of War, Mediaite, Questions and Observations, The Political Carnival, Political Byline, Crooks and Liars, Firedoglake, Shakesville, Wonkette, Pharyngula, Left Coast Rebel, Towleroad News #gay, The Anchoress, Focal Point, KOLD-TV, Taylor Marsh, The Atlantic Online, The Other McCain, Caffeinated Thoughts, Big Journalism, Scared Monkeys, Raw Story, Outside the Beltway, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Open Congress, msnbc.com, Joe. My. God., Balloon Juice, Hit & Run, The New Editor, Primaries For Palin, Hugh Hewitt's TownHall Blog, Pajamas Media and Vox Popoli, more at Mediagazer »
RELATED:
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.
Discussion:
The Politico, The Daily Caller, The Caucus, News Desk, CNN, TPMDC, The Huffington Post, Speakeasy, Box Turtle Bulletin, Greg's Opinion, Open Left, Salon, Clusterstock, Poynter, Washington Monthly, Left Coast Rebel, Corrente, Verum Serum, The Democratic Daily and Doug Ross, more at Mediagazer »
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 …
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 …
Discussion:
NewsBusters.org blogs, Andrew Bolt, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, Mediaite and Fox News
John Amato / Crooks and Liars:
FOX News cuts away from ‘Giffords vigil’ when Sarah Palin's name is mentioned — Fox News started covering a vigil that was happening at the steps of the capitol in Arizona in honor of Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot earlier today. As soon as a young man mentioned Sarah Palin's name, FOX News abruptly cut to commercial.
Discussion:
The BRAD BLOG
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:
Discussion:
Gawker, The Maddow Blog, Blog For Arizona, Alan Colmes' Liberaland, Open Left, KOLD-TV, Guardian, Right Wing Nut House and Donklephant
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 …
Discussion:
Boing Boing, Clusterstock, NewsReal Blog, The Daily Caller, Sky Dancing, Outside the Beltway and Wake up America
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.
Discussion:
Above the Law, Power Line, Tammy Bruce, Swampland, Don Surber, Achenblog and PostPartisan
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.
Discussion:
Crooks and Liars, TPMDC, Patterico's Pontifications, Clusterstock, The Right Scoop and Breaking News
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 …
Discussion:
Washington Post, NewsBusters.org blogs, Big Journalism, Boing Boing, The Gateway Pundit, Telegraph, AmSpecBlog, The Politico, The Nation, FrumForum, CNN and iOwnTheWorld.com
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
Discussion:
ABA Journal, The Politico, TPMDC and The Daily Caller
The Politico:
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was target of shooter; accomplice suspected
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was target of shooter; accomplice suspected
Discussion:
The Nation, The Huffington Post and CNN
Robert Naiman / The Huffington Post:
Is Palin's “Crosshairs” Map Relevant? Giffords Thought So
Is Palin's “Crosshairs” Map Relevant? Giffords Thought So
Discussion:
New York Times, The Politico, CNN and The Mahablog
Jesse Lee / White House.gov Blog Feed:
The President Speaks on the Shootings in Tucson: “We Are Going …
The President Speaks on the Shootings in Tucson: “We Are Going …
Discussion:
On The Hill, The Maddow Blog and Michael Whitney's myFDL diary
Robert Anglen / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot: Suspect posted …
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot: Suspect posted …
Discussion:
Politics Daily, Doug Ross, Crooks and Liars, ABCNEWS and Ynetnews
Fox News:
Arizona Suspect Likely Facing Death Penalty for Fatally Shooting Federal Judge
Arizona Suspect Likely Facing Death Penalty for Fatally Shooting Federal Judge
Discussion:
Alan Colmes' Liberaland
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 …
Discussion:
The Politico, TPMDC, The Atlantic Online, Liberal Values, The Reaction, BBC, CNN, The Democratic Daily, NewsReal Blog and Harry's Place
Walter Shapiro / Politics Daily:
After the Arizona Massacre, Will Congress Ever Be the Same?
After the Arizona Massacre, Will Congress Ever Be the Same?
Discussion:
Gabrielle Giffords and Pam's House Blend
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
Discussion:
protein wisdom, The Gateway Pundit, Erick's blog and The Jawa Report
Arizona Republic:
U.S. District Judge John Roll faced death threats in 2009
U.S. District Judge John Roll faced death threats in 2009
Discussion:
The Politico, Crooks and Liars, TPMMuckraker and Seattle Times
The Huffington Post:
Gabrielle Giffords Shot: Congresswoman Shot In Arizona (LIVE UPDATES)
Gabrielle Giffords Shot: Congresswoman Shot In Arizona (LIVE UPDATES)
Discussion:
KVOA-TV, The Moderate Voice, American Power, The Daily Caller and Lawyers, Guns & Money
Bucky Turco / ANIMAL:
Arizona Shooter's MySpace Page
Arizona Shooter's MySpace Page
Discussion:
Arizona Republic, Pajamas Media, Little Green Footballs, Pam's House Blend, Runnin' Scared and 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.
Discussion:
Guardian, Firedoglake, Mediaite, Raw Story, The Political Carnival, The Hill, Grasping Reality … and Daily Kos
Jennifer Steinhauer / New York Times:
A Passionate Politician With a Long List of Friends
David Kurtz / TPMDC:
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Arizona
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Arizona
Discussion:
Salon, Associated Press, The Daily Dish, CNN, The Hill, FrumForum, Feministing and TPMMuckraker
Sari Horwitz / Washington Post:
Jared Loughner alleged to be shooter, sources say
Jared Loughner alleged to be shooter, sources say
Discussion:
AOL News and Newshoggers.com
Three Sonorans / Tucson Citizen:
Gabrielle Giffords shot in head in Tucson
Gabrielle Giffords shot in head in Tucson
Discussion:
GPB, Arizona Republic, Breaking News, USA Today, The Right Scoop, Ben Smith's Blog, Talking Points Memo, Towleroad News #gay and TPMDC
Arizona Republic:
Arizona Congresswoman Giffords shot; doctors ‘optimistic’ about recovery chances
Arizona Congresswoman Giffords shot; doctors ‘optimistic’ about recovery chances
Discussion:
msnbc.com, Wonkette, PostPartisan, NPR, The Note, JammieWearingFool, Greg's Opinion and OpenSecrets.org
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
Breaking: Congresswoman, five others shot in Tucson, AZ; Update …
Breaking: Congresswoman, five others shot in Tucson, AZ; Update …
Discussion:
TigerHawk, Shot in the Dark and Conservatives4Palin
Vicki Needham / The Hill:
Alleged shooter raged about ‘illiteracy’ in 8th District
Alleged shooter raged about ‘illiteracy’ in 8th District
Discussion:
TalkLeft and The Politico
Karoli / Crooks and Liars:
Pima Sheriff Clarence Dupnik Calls Out Vitriolic, Hateful Rhetoric — In one of the most remarkable press conferences I've ever seen, Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik called out for an end to the violent rhetoric that leads to acting-out by people who are ‘unbalanced’ not once, but three times.
Discussion:
Firedoglake and KTAR.com
James Fallows / The Atlantic Online:
The Cloudy Logic of ‘Political’ Shootings — After this horrible news from Tucson.... ... let me amplify something I said half-coherently in a live conversation with Guy Raz on All Things Considered a little while ago. My intended point was: — Shootings of political figures are by definition “political.”
Discussion:
Hullabaloo