Even in the annals of political nonsense, this one sort of throws me. A number of conservative commentators and pundits united in outrage over t-shirts that the University of Arizona made up for last night’s event.
The most moving moment of Obama’s speech — and of the unexpectedly raucous memorial service — was the President’s announcement that shortly before the event, while surrounded by some of her House colleagues, Rep. Gabby Giffords opened her eyes for the first time since the shooting.
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Conservatives apoplectic over T-shirts being distributed at the Tucson memorial service.
Rep. John Dingell (D-MI), the longest serving member of the House, went on the floor today and read out his list of inflammatory, violent political rhetoric from last year. Watch.
Pat Buchanan says Sarah Palin’s use of phrase “blood libel” was “excellent.”
Local GOP party official in Arizona resigns because of fears for his family’s safety after threats from apparent Tea Party adherents. Says: “I love the Republican Party but I don’t want to take a bullet for anyone.”
The claim that Sarah Palin was the victim of a “blood libel” had been making the rounds in the right-wing media for a few days before Palin decided to make the accusation herself.
Haley Barbour gets behind $50 million plan to build civil rights museum.