John and Elizabeth Edwards Statement on Omaha Shooting

[JohnLocke]

John and Elizabeth Statement on Omaha Shooting
John Edwards for President
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John and Elizabeth Edwards released the following statement about today's shooting in Omaha:

“Elizabeth and I are deeply saddened by today’s senseless violence in Omaha. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and with the community as it begins to deal with the aftermath of this tragedy.”

http://johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20071205-omaha-shooting/

[saracat]

1. Class Act and First again, as usual.

[provis99]

2. ok, but kind of a stock answer, don't you think?

I mean, what the heck else is a politican going to say?

[Cameron27]

3. First?

This tragedy isn't a contest for who sends their regrets first.

[murielm99]

4. Why so critical?

Will all of the candidates remember to say something? Or will some of them need to be kicked in the butt and reminded to issue a statement?

I find only compassion here. That is refreshing, in the midst of the primary wars.

[MadBadger]

5. Who the fuck cares whos first?

Some things are just not political.

[MethuenProgressive]

7. The Edwardians do,

:shrug:

[MethuenProgressive]

6. These people will send off a 'Look At Us!' press release at the drop of a hat.

Anything to get their names attached to a headline. Shameful.

[MalloyLiberal]

9. Oh stfu

[Pacifist Patriot]

8. Well there's a damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Heartless if you say nothing, publicity-grabbing if you say something. Personally, while I'm not an Edwards supporter in the primaries I'm inclined to believe they are sincere and it is entirely appropriate for someone in his position to make a statement. Certainly better than the dismissive condescending comment from Bush passed through the press secretary.