Senate candidate Mark Kelly denounces threat against Rep. Paul Gosar
Democratic Senate challenger Mark Kelly denounced on Tuesday a recent threat made against Rep. Paul Gosar by an apparent Kelly supporter, writing on Twitter that he understands how seriously acts of violence can upend the lives of lawmakers and their families.
“I know what it means to have an act of violence committed against a Member of Congress and family member,” Kelly tweeted. “I strongly condemn this threat against Rep. Gosar. Threats of violence like this are wrong. I’m glad Capitol Police is investigating.”
Kelly, a retired NASA astronaut, is the husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who survived a 2011 assassination attempt near Tucson at the hands of a deranged gunman while attending an event for constituents. Giffords was shot in the head by the gunman, who killed six people and injured 13, including Giffords.
The Kelly team said the person had no affiliation with the campaign as far as they know.
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