Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ) announced that she would not seek reelection and will step down next week in a video message.
Via The Washington Post:
Hat Tip Ed
Giffords was shot last year during a Tuscon meet-and-greet with her Tucson constituents. She showed great courage in her recovery.
Please keep Gabby and her family in your prayers.
UPDATE: Gov. Jan Brewer will call an April special election to replace Giffords.
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