Gabrielle Giffords to Deliver Pledge Thursday at Convention

[kpete]

Source: Roll Call

Gabrielle Giffords to Deliver Pledge Thursday at Convention

By Abby Livingston and Nathan Gonzales Posted at 7:20 p.m. today

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will make a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening, Roll Call has confirmed.

She will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance, according to a source close to the former Congresswoman.

A Democratic National Convention Committee spokeswoman would not confirm the appearance but said Thursday’s podium schedule would be released later tonight.

Greta Van Susteren of Fox News first reported the news that Giffords had been spotted in town with her husband, Mark Kelly.

Read more: http://atr.rollcall.com/giffords-to-give-pledge-thursday-at-democratic-convention/

[DFW]

1. I was pretty sure Gabby wouold have wanted to be there this year. n/t

[longship]

2. OMG! That will bring the house down.

There won't be a dry eye in the place.

Too bad I won't be able to see it live. I hope that PBS covers it during the 6:00PM News Hour.

[Booster]

3. This made tears come to my eyes just reading about it. I'm so happy she will be there. Go, Gabby!

[onehandle]

4. Legal gun owners can't keep her down. nt

[Kali]

5. is that really necessary?

[Bette Noir]

6. Aww, now you've gone and spoiled the surprise.

(I'm delighted.)

[Cha]

7. That will be Amazing! How far she's

come!

[Historic NY]

8. Great news.