Gabrielle Giffords to Deliver Pledge Thursday at Convention

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/

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Gabrielle Giffords to Deliver Pledge Thursday at Convention (Original post)	kpete	Sep 2012	OP
I was pretty sure Gabby wouold have wanted to be there this year. n/t	DFW	Sep 2012	#1
OMG! That will bring the house down.	longship	Sep 2012	#2
This made tears come to my eyes just reading about it. I'm so happy she will be there. Go, Gabby!	Booster	Sep 2012	#3
Legal gun owners can't keep her down. nt	onehandle	Sep 2012	#4
is that really necessary?	Kali	Sep 2012	#5
Aww, now you've gone and spoiled the surprise.	Bette Noir	Sep 2012	#6
That will be Amazing! How far she's	Cha	Sep 2012	#7
Great news.	Historic NY	Sep 2012	#8