BREAKING: Giffords Returns To Washington

[UNHWildCats]

Rep. Giffords just returned to the House chamber for the first time since being shot, she showed up to vote on the debt ceiling bill and was welcomed by a standing ovation from the chamber.

[dbackjon]

That is awesome!!

[SuperHornet]

I'm not thrilled with this deal, but I AM glad that SOME vote of import took place. The return of Gabby Giffords trumps ALL of that stuff.

You go, girl!

[houndawg]

Wouldn't it be nice if all Americans could get the care she received?

[ASUG8]

Cool story, and a good way to sort of unite Congress after a very rough patch with the debt ceiling.

At the risk of sounding cold hearted, at what point should she step down as a representative? She clearly isn't able at this point to put in the time for daily duties or address the questions of her constituents - maybe after some period of rehab she'll be in a better place, but that could be many months or years (or never). Sanjay Gupta on CNN this morning was saying that she has little to no use of her right side, is having to learn to write left handed, and has limited speech right now which may improve with constant rehabilitation. It's a sad situation to be sure.

[dbackjon]

Cool story, and a good way to sort of unite Congress after a very rough patch with the debt ceiling.

At the risk of sounding cold hearted, at what point should she step down as a representative? She clearly isn't able at this point to put in the time for daily duties or address the questions of her constituents - maybe after some period of rehab she'll be in a better place, but that could be many months or years (or never). Sanjay Gupta on CNN this morning was saying that she has little to no use of her right side, is having to learn to write left handed, and has limited speech right now which may improve with constant rehabilitation. It's a sad situation to be sure.

She has a very strong staff, and from what I have heard, constituent services are still excellent in her district.

She was injured in the line of duty - I think we need to cut her some slack. If her constituents are not happy with her, an election is right around the corner. But knowing what I know of her, if she doesn't think she can do the job, she will retire/step down.

[ASUG8]

Cool story, and a good way to sort of unite Congress after a very rough patch with the debt ceiling.

At the risk of sounding cold hearted, at what point should she step down as a representative? She clearly isn't able at this point to put in the time for daily duties or address the questions of her constituents - maybe after some period of rehab she'll be in a better place, but that could be many months or years (or never). Sanjay Gupta on CNN this morning was saying that she has little to no use of her right side, is having to learn to write left handed, and has limited speech right now which may improve with constant rehabilitation. It's a sad situation to be sure.

She has a very strong staff, and from what I have heard, constituent services are still excellent in her district.

She was injured in the line of duty - I think we need to cut her some slack. If her constituents are not happy with her, an election is right around the corner. But knowing what I know of her, if she doesn't think she can do the job, she will retire/step down.

Don't misunderstand me dback - I'm not advocating that she step down at this point. That being said, I know that if something catastrophic were to happen to me that left me unable to do my job I'd end up on some type of disability until the time came that I was able to return to work, that's all I'm saying.

[Wedgebuster]

I'm not thrilled with this deal, but I AM glad that SOME vote of import took place. The return of Gabby Giffords trumps ALL of that stuff.

You go, girl!

So, you are all over "Gabby girl" just because she is a girl, even though she is not a tea bagging right wing nut like you, ok, check!

[UNHWildCats]

She has a very strong staff, and from what I have heard, constituent services are still excellent in her district.

She was injured in the line of duty - I think we need to cut her some slack. If her constituents are not happy with her, an election is right around the corner. But knowing what I know of her, if she doesn't think she can do the job, she will retire/step down.

Don't misunderstand me dback - I'm not advocating that she step down at this point. That being said, I know that if something catastrophic were to happen to me that left me unable to do my job I'd end up on some type of disability until the time came that I was able to return to work, that's all I'm saying.

Ultimately it will be up to her constituents if they want her to continue. Of course depending on her progress, its not out of the question she could jump in the 2012 senate race, though from what I heard today, Arizona has a early registration date, so the time frame may not work out for a senate run this time around.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

She has a very strong staff, and from what I have heard, constituent services are still excellent in her district.

She was injured in the line of duty - I think we need to cut her some slack. If her constituents are not happy with her, an election is right around the corner. But knowing what I know of her, if she doesn't think she can do the job, she will retire/step down.

Don't misunderstand me dback - I'm not advocating that she step down at this point. That being said, I know that if something catastrophic were to happen to me that left me unable to do my job I'd end up on some type of disability until the time came that I was able to return to work, that's all I'm saying.

1. What Travis said matters - she'll stand for re-election and face the voters and they can decide.

2. What Jon said - I happen to know a Giffords staffer personally - and believe me when I say that other than her missing votes during her rehab - the office has been going above and beyond to keep things moving.

3. Her cognitive abilities are just fine - she's able to process information fully - it's communicating it verbally that she's having to re-learn. (can you imagine, btw?) Which means she's fully prepared to do the study and cast the votes.

[ASUG8]

3. Her cognitive abilities are just fine - she's able to process information fully - it's communicating it verbally that she's having to re-learn. (can you imagine, btw?) Which means she's fully prepared to do the study and cast the votes.

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

3. Her cognitive abilities are just fine - she's able to process information fully - it's communicating it verbally that she's having to re-learn. (can you imagine, btw?) Which means she's fully prepared to do the study and cast the votes.

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

no - i didnt think you an ass for asking the question - it was a fair question

[dbackjon]

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

no - i didnt think you an ass for asking the question - it was a fair question

It is. And a question that should be asked of anyone that can not be on floor of the house or senate.

[AZGrizFan]

3. Her cognitive abilities are just fine - she's able to process information fully - it's communicating it verbally that she's having to re-learn. (can you imagine, btw?) Which means she's fully prepared to do the study and cast the votes.

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

Oh, honey, you came off like an ass AGES ago....and that hasn't changed a bit.

[dbackjon]

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

Oh, honey, you came off like an ass AGES ago....and that hasn't changed a bit.

Z - I haven't heard a man talk like that to another man, since, well, last time I was in a gay bar

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Oh, honey, you came off like an ass AGES ago....and that hasn't changed a bit.

Z - I haven't heard a man talk like that to another man, since, well, last time I was in a gay bar

[ASUG8]

That's what I was hearing on the news this morning, that her cognition is intact but her endurance and verbal abilities are impaired currently.

I really didn't mean to come off as an ass by asking the question, but it appears I failed in that endeavor.

Oh, honey, you came off like an ass AGES ago....and that hasn't changed a bit.

Thanks dear....you can always be counted on to make a guy feel better.

[UNHWildCats]

FWIW full recovery expectancy for her type of injuries is between 12 and 18 months. So by this time next year she should be as recovered as she will be expected to get. If she manages to be closer to the 12 months than the 18 it still leaves the Senate seat in play for her.

[citdog]

She fits in nicely with the party of the fags, layabouts, and darkies. Bitch isn't even smart enough to duck. You same douches bashed 'OL Strom for relying on his staff so much in his later years but applaud this sammie maker? FUCKING TYPICAL