Gov. Brewer: ‘I Am Just Heartbroken’ About Giffords

Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ)
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer just spoke about the “unbelievable tragedy” that is today’s shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

In a press conference just now, Brewer said: “I am just heartbroken. Gabby is more than just a colleague — she’s also a friend.”

She said she ordered the state’s flags to be flown at half mast, adding that “we are in constant contact with some officials” about details of the shootings.

[TPM SLIDESHOW: Dem Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Arizona]

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