Giffords To Resign

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Giffords To Resign

January 24, 2012 | ISSUE 48•04

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) announced on her website this past weekend that she would resign her seat in the House to concentrate on her recovery. What do you think?

I guess getting shot in the head is a lot worse than we all thought.

Harry Browne
Nozzle-and-Sleeve Worker
Have her call my dad. He retired last summer and has been bored out of his mind.

Chelsea Clamp
Busher
I thought she was strong enough to deal with Boehner shouting, 'Spit it out,' every time she addressed the House.

Victor Weymouth
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