You're right, sooz, she has to do what's best for herself.  I also agree that right now it's probably what's best for her constituents, although they'd rather have her, regardless.  What an extraordinary woman.  I look forward to her return.  We need her.  I selfishly say we even though I'm not in her state.  We need strong sensible people in the House and the Senate.  I can never find the words to express my feelings for this woman (and for her husband).  I'm just in awe.

It is sad to lose her at this time in history, particularly in the State of Arizona.

Anyone know by what method she will be replaced, who will take over to represent her constituents?  What are the mechanics of this process?  Constituents cannot be left unrepresented, can they?

JD

My very first thought when I heard she was going to give up her seat was how cool it would be for him to take it.  Then I realized that her recovery does not go on without him being right there when she needs that.  They will have all types of things along the way that they may do as part of her recovery.  The recovery is physical, mental and emotional.  He can not take her seat.  His place is with her, his strength should go to her.  He retired to be as big a part of her recovery as she needs him to be.  He retired to be with her.  Going to Washington will not aid in her recovery.  If it was she would have kept her seat.  Hopefully none of us think he should go to Washington with her staying in Arizona.

Gabby Giffords resigns from Congress today. Watch her entrance into the House chamber for the State of the Union address last night: