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Rep. Giffords should resign her seat (CNN)
CNN ^
| June 24, 2011
| Paul Sracic
Posted on 06/24/2011 6:53:04 PM PDT by Paul Kib
(CNN) -- In the months since the shooting of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, reports about her condition have been sparse. We have learned of a follow-up surgery to repair her skull and that she was recently released from a rehabilitation hospital...
...Should the media and the public be so reluctant to demand more information? The Arizona Democrat is not just a private citizen; she is a sitting member of Congress. Do Giffords' responsibilities demand a more searching inquiry into her health? No one is asking this question because it seems moot...
...In reality, the congresswoman is not carrying out any of these responsibilities. Even from the limited information that has been made available, we know that for the near term Giffords cannot carry out her committee assignments, debate on the floor of the House, and, most importantly cast a vote. The result is that for all intents and purposes, the gunman's bullet that so severely injured Giffords also silenced the people of Arizona's 8th Congressional District. Isn't the obvious solution for her to resign and allow Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to call a special election to fill her seat?...
...Being a member of Congress, however, is also a job. More than that, it is a job that lies at the heart of our democracy. Although we all wish Giffords a swift and full recovery, we also wish the nearly 650,000 residents of her district to be represented in Congress. While her staff may still be in place, being assisted no doubt by other members of Congress, the staff cannot vote.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: arizona; congress; giffords; giffordsstatus; markkelly
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It's fascinating to read the comments below this article. People seem to think that her congressional seat should forevermore be a shrine to Giffords and by virtue of her shooting, she has a perpetual right to that seat. That it would be cruel to remove her. Of course, anyone who calls for a recall election is going to be characterized as the latest reincarnation of Hitler, but Scracic makes some good points and he's right to call for her to do the honorable thing and resign.
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:53:12 PM PDT
by
Paul Kib
To: Paul Kib
If it has to be a democrat in office, I prefer one unable to fulfill the duties of the position. Any chances of getting a Republican in if she leaves?
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:55:03 PM PDT
by
Twotone
(Marte Et Clypeo)
To: Twotone
Any chances of getting a Republican in if she leaves?I seriously doubt it since it was Republican Sarah Palin that shot her.
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:57:14 PM PDT
by
Hoodat
(Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. - (Rom 8:37))
To: Paul Kib
This article is true. One of the unsaid things about Giffords is that although she seems to have been very outgoing and personable, she was an ardent environmentalist and global warming supporter.
It would be a very good thing for Ariz. and the country if she resigned.
vaudine
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:57:27 PM PDT
by
vaudine
To: Paul Kib
I’m not entirely convinced that brain damage would be an impediment to being a Democrat member of the Senate -
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:57:27 PM PDT
by
Uncle Ike
(Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
To: Twotone
Any chances of getting a Republican in if she leaves?====
Sarah Palin.
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:59:13 PM PDT
by
RitaOK
(Maybe Perry-Pawlenty '12)
To: Paul Kib
Democrats have a history of this with Sheets Byrd and Swimmah Kennedy being the most recent examples. Not that Ms. Giffords is going to die, but her return to duty is extremely doubtful.
I read that she has until May 8, 2012 to file paperwork for reelection.
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:59:15 PM PDT
by
buccaneer81
(ECOMCON)
To: Hoodat
Uh==excuse me! What on earth are you talking about?
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:59:34 PM PDT
by
basil
(It's time to rid the country of "gun free zones" aka "Killing Fields")
To: Hoodat
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:59:52 PM PDT
by
ansel12
(America has close to India population of 1950s, India has 1,200,000,000 people now. Quality of Life?)
To: Paul Kib
The Rats (including Scracic) just want a votin' Marxist in that seat, the rest is just hogwash.
Good points my ....
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posted on
06/24/2011 6:59:52 PM PDT
by
Navy Patriot
(Holy flippin' crap, Sarah rocks the world!)
To: Twotone
Good point...It makes me think the dems want to keep her there, because they fear the results of a special election, and the republicans want her there because it’s half as good as winning a special election.
To: Hoodat
I seriously doubt it since it was Republican Sarah Palin that shot her. It was?
I thought it was an unemployed surveyor.
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:01:58 PM PDT
by
EGPWS
(Trust in God, question everyone else)
To: vaudine
Explain to me how she represents the interests of the people of AZ when she spends most of her time in Houston or DC? I never have figured that out.
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:02:01 PM PDT
by
BubbaBobTX
("The problem with socialism is you eventually run out of other peoples money." Margaret Thatcher)
Comment #14 Removed by Moderator
To: Paul Kib
Democrats are not known for mental ability,So she would be fine.
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:02:20 PM PDT
by
Cheetahcat
( November 4 2008 ,A date that will live in Infamy.)
To: RitaOK
Why would you want the front runner for the 2012 primary, the next Reagan, the conservative, to drop out of the 2012 race?
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:02:32 PM PDT
by
ansel12
(America has close to India population of 1950s, India has 1,200,000,000 people now. Quality of Life?)
To: Paul Kib
Unless Paul Sracic lives in her district, I think he should leave this matter to the people who do.
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:02:42 PM PDT
by
bigbob
To: Paul Kib
The GOP would be morons to push for her to resign.
To: Paul Kib
Is she mentally capable of resigning? How much brain damage has she suffered?
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posted on
06/24/2011 7:04:05 PM PDT
by
Repeal 16-17
(Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
Comment #20 Removed by Moderator
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