Giffords Still Alive

[TeaBagsAreForCups]

Source: Talking Points Memo

Giffords Still Alive
Josh Marshall | January 8, 2011, 2:37PM

Despite apparent confirmation of the death of Rep. Giffords, there are now conflicting reports about her condition. A few moments ago, local channel KOLD reported that the hospital has announced that Giffords is not dead but rather still in surgery at the hospital. A hospital spokesman, Darci Slater, confirmed that Giffords is in fact still alive.

Late Update: As first we listed these new developments as 'conflicting reports' about Giffords' condition. But we are now hearing clearly and unambiguously from the hospital that Giffords is alive and in surgery. We also have reports that the hospital has specifically asked the national media to retract reports of Giffords' death.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2011/01/giffords_alive_in_surgery.php

Giffords Alive, in Surgery
Josh Marshall | January 8, 2011, 2:50PM

University Medical Center in Tucson is confirming that, contrary to earlier published reports, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is alive and in surgery at the hospital.

Late Update: 2:53 PM -- The hospital is reportedly going to release a statement on Giffords in 30 minutes. We also have a report that a news conference will be held at 1:30 PM local time (3:30 PM EDT).

Late Update: 2:56 PM -- Local police reportedly have a 21 year old man in custody as the suspected shooter.

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2011/01/conflicting_reports_on_giffords.php

[ananda]

1. This is terrible!

I wonder what the motive was.

[TeaBagsAreForCups]

2. Elementary....

[earth mom]

3. The motive was hatred for ALL dems. The teabaggers just declared war on dems, liberals

and anyone else they hate, you name it. :grr:

[Very_Boring_Name]

4. Thank god! Now we need to hope that there's no brain damage.

[bobthedrummer]

5. .