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U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« on: January 22, 2012, 01:21:03 PM »
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced on YouTube today that she is stepping down from Congress in a two-minute video where she thanked the community for the support as she recovered from the shooting.
 
Giffords said she plans to focus on her recovery.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/22/20120122gabrielle-giffords-stepping-down-congress.html#breakingnews

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Nguu0TkCTd4#![/youtube]

Though a Democrat, she supports a fair few things that I do as well. Cool lady. She didn't deserve the tragedy that happened at all, and I wish her the best in her future recovery. Very strong woman. Sorry to see her go.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 01:24:06 PM »
Best wishes.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 01:25:29 PM »
God bless and Godspeed on her recovery.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 01:29:41 PM »
Ditto what Revo said. We are losing one of the good ones.

On a positive note her husband is also recently retired and so now the two of them can both look back on highly successful careers in service to their country and they have an open road and the rest of their lives together ahead of them. That's pretty cool I think.  :cheersmate:
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 01:48:04 PM »
I'm glad she came to that decision on her own.  The people of Arizona deserve competent representation... a lesser person would have stayed in office.

I wish her and her family the best. 
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 01:54:52 PM »
Quote from: formerlurker on January 22, 2012, 01:25:29 PM
God bless and Godspeed on her recovery.

Ditto on that and for making a courageous decision.   
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 03:04:00 PM »
Quote from: Revolution on January 22, 2012, 01:21:03 PM
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced on YouTube today that she is stepping down from Congress in a two-minute video where she thanked the community for the support as she recovered from the shooting.
 
Giffords said she plans to focus on her recovery.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/01/22/20120122gabrielle-giffords-stepping-down-congress.html#breakingnews

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Nguu0TkCTd4#![/youtube]

Though a Democrat, she supports a fair few things that I do as well. Cool lady. She didn't deserve the tragedy that happened at all, and I wish her the best in her future recovery. Very strong woman. Sorry to see her go.

I didn't know much about her prior to the tragic events that put her in the spotlight.  But from what I've read since, I agree completely with what you wrote.  My best wishes to her and her family for a long and happy retirement.

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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2012, 03:08:52 PM »
Not one member of Congress deserved what happened to her.  All she was doing was her job.  I hope that she recovers as completely as possible and has a long and happy life.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2012, 03:53:52 PM »
Her recovery has been nothing short of miraculous and I continue to pray for her. 
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2012, 05:47:37 PM »
I agree with all of you.  Continued prayer for her complete recovery. 
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2012, 06:14:45 PM »
Quote from: chris_ on January 22, 2012, 01:48:04 PM
I'm glad she came to that decision on her own.  The people of Arizona deserve competent representation... a lesser person would have stayed in office.

I wish her and her family the best. 

 :yeahthat:

For more than a year, her district has not been represented. To prolong this decision would be selfish and I just don't think that she's wired that way. Good luck, Gabby, and best wishes.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2012, 06:55:53 PM »
^yeah that. I wish her all the best.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2012, 07:24:17 PM »
Wishing her and her family the best.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2012, 08:05:26 PM »
Best wishes Gabby. May you continue to recover and be blessed.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2012, 08:37:48 PM »
She didn't deserve being shot. She's acting honorably by giving up her position so her district can be represented. The dems did use her one last time to vote for raising the debt limit.

Is hers a "safe" Dem district?

At any rate, I wish her and her hubby all the best.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2012, 08:43:27 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on January 22, 2012, 06:14:45 PM
:yeahthat:

For more than a year, her district has not been represented. To prolong this decision would be selfish and I just don't think that she's wired that way. Good luck, Gabby, and best wishes.
Ditto
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2012, 01:12:57 AM »
Good for her, it's the right thing to do.  I hope that she continues to recover and that she continues to be blessed.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2012, 06:37:55 AM »
Best wishes to her and her family, and all the families who were victimized by that psycho.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2012, 08:28:43 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on January 23, 2012, 06:37:55 AM
Best wishes to her and her family, and all the families who were victimized by that psycho.

I'll second that!
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2012, 09:45:09 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on January 23, 2012, 06:37:55 AM
Best wishes to her and her family, and all the families who were victimized by that psycho.


+1

I just hope we don't see any "Giffords" gun bills.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2012, 10:23:37 AM »
It's a shame, that in the end, the psycho may have achieved part of his ambitions.

No one should go out like this.  Best wishes and prayers to her in her recovery, along with all of those tragically harmed that day.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2012, 05:14:15 PM »
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2012, 09:19:48 AM »
does the governor get to appoint someone to fill her shoes for the remainder of her term?
thats how it works in MN.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2012, 10:05:48 AM »
Quote from: Rugnuts on January 25, 2012, 09:19:48 AM
does the governor get to appoint someone to fill her shoes for the remainder of her term?
thats how it works in MN.

I believe for Representatives the Constitution requires they hold an election. Senators can be appointed.
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Re: U.S Rep Gabrielle Giffords to Step Down
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2012, 11:55:56 AM »
bet it will go to a dem out of sympathy
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