U.S. presidential candidates react to South Carolina church shootings

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/18/us-usa-shooting-south-carolina-candidate-idUSKBN0OY1IU20150618

Here are comments from some of the candidates:


"There are bad people in this world who are motivated by hate ... Every decent person has been victimized by the hateful, callous disregard for human life shown by the individual who perpetrated these horrible acts. Our sense of security and well-being has been robbed and shaken."

- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina in a statement


"Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals and families affected by the tragic events in Charleston."

- Republican Jeb Bush, on Twitter. The former Florida governor canceled an appearance scheduled for Thursday morning in Charleston


"Heartbreaking news from Charleston - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. -H"

- Democrat Hillary Clinton, former secretary of state who spoke in Charleston on Wednesday, on Twitter


"Our prayers for the families & friends of loved ones killed in Charleston, S.C. - SKW"

- Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who is expected to announce whether he will run next month, on Twitter


"@AnitaPerryTX joins me in praying today for Charleston and all who have been affected by this unspeakable tragedy."

- Former Republican Texas Governor Rick Perry on Twitter


more at link...

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1. @realDonaldTrump - 'Mexicans are rapists.'

Probably. I actually didn't look.

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3. you're probably right...

they didn't quote him.

[MohRokTah]

2. Hillary Clinton had been campaigning with Pinckney just hours before the murders occurred.

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4. Martin O'Malley: My heart goes out to the victims of this tragedy & their loved ones

Martin O'Malley ?@GovernorOMalley 2h2 hours ago

My heart goes out to the victims of this tragedy & their loved ones. Katie & I are keeping Charleston & the AME community in our prayers.