In the US, where hate rules at the ballot box, this tragedy has been coming for a long time | Michael Tomasky


Ballot Box: It was instructive to read elected Republicans' official statements in response to the Gabrielle Giffords shooting for what they did not say.

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The House Speaker, John Boehner, said: "An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve.

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Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured and their families. This is a sad day for our country." Arizona Senator John McCain issued the fol...

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