Arizona– Even as they unite in grief, Democrats and Republicans are splintering over the role that violent political rhetoric – exemplified by Sarah Palin’s “crosshairs” list – played in Saturday’s shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.).
Tucson — Doctors treating Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said Sunday that she is able to respond to simple commands. “We are very encouraged by that,” said Dr. Michael Lemole, Jr., chief of neurosurgery at the University Medical Center in Tuscon, Arizona. “I am cautiously optimistic.” Giffords, who was shot in the head at point blank […]
Arizona — Pima County Sheriff Clarence W. Dupnik, who is overseeing the investigation of Saturday’s mass shooting that critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D), became an overnight sensation with his remarks that the “vitriol” in today’s political discourse contributed to the incident and that Arizona has become “a mecca for prejudice and bigotry.” Dupnik’s name […]
Washington D.C– The Root today is reporting that the political commenter dived into yet another race conversation on his Friday show. In the audio snippet, Limbaugh talks about how he believes President Barack Obama isn’t qualified to be president.
Arizona– Last night Keith Olbermann gave a ‘special comment’ on yesterday’s shooting in Arizona, connecting the violence in Arizona to the “ever-escalating, borderline-ecstatic invocation of violence in fact or in fantasy in our political discourse.”
Arizona– Expression of sadness over the shooting Saturday of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., came swiftly Saturday from friends and colleagues in the political world.
Arizona — Jared Laughner, the person reportedly being held under suspicion of shooting Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), was described by eyewitnesses as a young white man who looked like a “fringe character.” Laughner apparently shot Giffords and 12 others at a public event at a Safeway grocery store in Tucscon. He reportedly shot the congresswoman […]
Arizona — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head Saturday and an aide and a federal judge were killed when an assailant opened fire outside a grocery store as the Democratic lawmaker met with constituents, officials said. A 9-year-old girl also was killed, authorities said. C.J. Karamargin, a spokesman for Giffords, said […]
Roland Martin talks with Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. about the reading of the Constitution during yesterday’s session of Congress. For the first time in history, the 112th Congresses began with the reading of the United States Constitution.
New York– Newfound Notoriety Has Led to Job and Multiple Offers, but Will Whirlwind Hinder His Recovery from Drug, Alcohol Addiction?
Roland Martin and Tony Blankley join Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss Michele Bachmann’s possible run for president in 2012. WATCH:
Roland Martin talks with the new Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. Congressman Cleaver explained that the CBCs first order of business is to pull together top African-American economist from around the nation to discuss the deficit commissions recommendations as it relates to African-Americans and poor people. Congressman Cleaver also told Roland […]