Politicians, groups react to violent shooting - Long compilation from AZ & Nation

[RamboLiberal]

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Statements have been pouring in to the 9 On Your Side newsroom following the violent shooting attack in Tucson.

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AZGOP Chairman Randy Pullen: "Arizona's Republicans are deeply saddened and mortified by the horrific shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the other 11 victims at an event this morning in Tucson. Senseless acts of violence like these are shocking, disturbing and have no place in our country. The thoughts and prayers of all Arizonans are with the victims and families during this terrible tragedy in our state's history. We sincerely hope that the responsible party is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

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Americans for Prosperity (AFP-AZ) Arizona State Director Tom Jenney: "I'm shocked and appalled by the violence that occurred today in Tucson. Congresswoman Giffords is an old friend of mine, and my thoughts and prayers are with her, her family and the rest of the innocent victims of this outrageous attack. Political violence is absolutely unacceptable and we all must come together to reject this behavior. American democracy remains the strongest in the world because as a nation we remain committed to resolving our political disputes through the legitimate electoral process, any deviation from those principles strikes at the very core of our founding ideals. This attack must serve to strengthen our resolve to unite against violence. Today's tragedy will not soon be forgotten and my thoughts remain with those senselessly targeted by this attack."

Pima County Tea Party: "The Tea Party condemns today's shooting of Congresswoman Giffords. While the motive of the individual responsible is not yet known, there is no place in America's political debate for acts of violence. While we disagree with Congresswoman Giffords on many things, we pray for her survival and full recovery without reservation or exception. Our prayers are also with those who have died today and their families and for those whose fate remains unknown. This is a time for all Americans to come together and renounce violence and those who try to use today's tragic events as a way to further divide us are irresponsible."

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Former GOP Nominee for Arizona's 8th Congressional District Jesse Kelly: "In the wake of this stunning tragedy, my prayers are with Rep. Giffords, her husband Mark and the rest of her family. May God's strength comfort her as we pray together for her recovery. We mourn for those who lost their lives in this horrible act. Senseless acts of violence such as this have absolutely no place in American politics."

http://www.kgun9.com/global/story.asp?s=13809086

[somone]

1. All of a sudden, they're full of spirituality and peace and nonviolence

[begin_within]

2. Exactly.

[seabeyond]

3. if it comes out he is a palin supporter and they dont shift rhetoric to their party and hate they

promote, then all these words are more than empty, but a slap to the face of the victims.

[butterfly77]

4. Teaparty ...

on Geraldo right now says he is disappointed in the left,the congresswoman's father,and krugman for blaming it on the teaparty. David Webb teaparty 365 now talking about the daily kos..

[JDPriestly]

5. These responses sound pretty responsible.

I hope that this sober moment will change the political atmosphere on the right. Violence is just not acceptable.