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If Gabby Giffords is mentally and physically capable to get back into elected office politics, (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Oct 2021 OP
My question is why would she want to? LakeArenal Oct 2021 #1
She defeats Kyrsten Sinema and she serves with her husband. nkpolitics1212 Oct 2021 #5
She isn't mentally and physically capable Sanity Claws Oct 2021 #2
I love her, but I do not get the impression that she has that kind of stamina... hlthe2b Oct 2021 #3
I'd say it's entirely up to her. TreasonousBastard Oct 2021 #4
She can't really speak effectively. zaj Oct 2021 #6
She's remarkable, but think that would be tough. Hoyt Oct 2021 #7
If Giffords had not been shot, She would be serving in the US Senate since 2013. nkpolitics1212 Oct 2021 #8
I'm sure there are other great Dems in AZ viva la Oct 2021 #9
Danny Hernandez Jr. nkpolitics1212 Oct 2021 #10
I remember him! viva la Oct 2021 #11
AZ Democrats have a strong field of candidates to take on KS. nkpolitics1212 Oct 2021 #12

Sanity Claws

(21,847 posts)
2. She isn't mentally and physically capable
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 09:48 PM
Oct 2021

to do that kind of work. It's a wonder she is alive and able to take care of most of her personal needs. I saw something about how much time she needs to prepare for an interview due to her disability. I'm just grateful she is alive.

hlthe2b

(102,247 posts)
3. I love her, but I do not get the impression that she has that kind of stamina...
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 09:50 PM
Oct 2021

Yes, she has recovered a LOT of function, but I see the intense concentration in her face as she attempts public speaking and other activities. She does a lot with their gun control advocacy already. I doubt she could do public appearances multiple days in a row. Severe brain injuries are like that and it is a miracle that she survived.

I'd be very surprised if she would consider doing so, but of course, she'd be someone I'd fully support even though I couldn't vote in an AZ election.

 

zaj

(3,433 posts)
6. She can't really speak effectively.
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 10:14 PM
Oct 2021

She campaigned with Mark and speaks a handful of words. That's all, really. She could never negotiate anything with anyone.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
8. If Giffords had not been shot, She would be serving in the US Senate since 2013.
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 10:38 PM
Oct 2021

In 2012, Giffords would have ran for the US Senate against Jeff Flake-R. The Gabby Giffords-D vs Jeff Flake-R US Senate Election matchup would be interesting to watch. Were there more Romney/Giffords voters or Obama/Flake voters.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
10. Danny Hernandez Jr.
Wed Oct 6, 2021, 11:25 AM
Oct 2021

Current State Representative from the Tuscon area.
Front runner for the 2022 US House Race from the AZ-2CD. Former intern to Giffords. Present at the shooting and tried to save Giffords life.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
12. AZ Democrats have a strong field of candidates to take on KS.
Wed Oct 6, 2021, 02:12 PM
Oct 2021

The experienced candidates
Ruben or Kate Gallego
Greg Stanton
Danny Hernandez- served couple of terms in the state House and will be serving one term in the US
House from AZ. Mark and Gabby would endorse and campaign for Danny Hernandez. AZ-2 is also a swing district.

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