Gabrielle Giffords for Jon Kyl's Senate Seat? Don't Count Her Out

I am sure she will be re-elected to her House seat; I would speculate a 60% to 65% vote for her re-election to her House seat. If I lived in her congressional district, (whether I was a Democrat or Republican), I would think as a voter within her Congressional district that she has "earned" my vote; and a new term in Congress. Kinda like workers compentsation; she was shot working in her district in the scope of her employment at the time someone tried to murder her. Tough stuff to throw her under the bus; probably not good medicine for her recovery to get voted out of office.

The realistic prognosis of brain trauma is not an ongoing political career. I wish the best for Giffords.

One thing at a time, please. This isn't Hollywood.

I know that the Senate put up with Robert Byrd wetting his pants when he tried to make a speech, but this is beyond acceptable. This idea is political correctness carried much too far.

This idea is as low as politics can get.

Congresswoman Gifford is consciously with us, "Thank God". We lift her up to the heavens from wher cometh her help. God is alive and well and he takes care of his own. Congresswoman Gifford is one of God's angels wo will show his mighty power and healing mercies. Ther is a reason for her existence and her daily recovery, so let us take it to the Lord in more prayer. One day at a time like anything else. It makes sense to schedule her for the 2012 race for Jesus is in that race, and He alone can make it possible. If she doesn't prepare and Jesus sees it fit for her to continue she will not be ready. The five wise virgins were ready with their lamps trimmed. God bless you Gabby. I will continue to pray for you.

Well, perhaps a reporter will go into a grade school classroom and ask 8-9 year olds how they feel about this. Shame on the officials of that school, their parents (children's) and the news media for doing this type of reporting.

I have all ready thought about this scenario. If Giffords could make a full to near-full recovery she's going to have an amazing amount of clout because of public sympathy. She is now a "known" name and her policies have been dissected in full. While a Democrat, she is definitely moderate and holds some conservative views. IF she can overcome her injury she will have name recognition, sympathy and will have been shown to be not unlike some of the Republicans in AZ, while still holding her constituents. She could become a very powerful force and one who is a moderate...something this country needs more of. And really where better to stop the polarization of Dems and Repubs than in one of the frontline states of unrest?

Thank God that that dinosaur Kyl is stepping down.

I am not sure that I understand the comment, "a Giffords victory would increase, from a sad 17, the number of women in the 100-seat Senate."
Is is sad that there are as many as 17 women in the Senate? Or is it sad that there are only 17? Or is it sad that the voters weren't enlightened enough to vote other than a voting bloc dictates?

I personally don't care what sex any candidate is, as long as they are honest, have enough courage to vote their conscience, and have the good of the country at heart. I tire of folks who vote because a candidate belongs to a certain race, certain sex, certain ethnic group, a certain political group, etc.
I would prefer that a voter do his or her homework, learn about the candidates and then decide based on an informed choice.

I wish the best for Giffords and if she runs and the people of Arizona vote her in I am sure that she will serve the people well. And I don't think that is sad.