Obama cancels Rollins College rally in light of Colorado shooting

[maddezmom]

Source: Baynews9

President Barack Obama has cancelled a visit to Central Florida planned for Friday in light of the deadly mass shooting in Colorado, where at least 12 people were killed and 50 others were injured.
The president had planned to address supporters at a grassroots event at Rollins College.

But the Obama campaign issued the following release Friday morning:

"President Obama will address the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado in remarks in Ft. Myers, Florida this morning. Then he will return to the White House. In light of the tragedy in Colorado, the event in Winter Park, Florida will be cancelled."

Read more: http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/7/20/obama_rollins_colleg.html

[riverbendviewgal]

1. That shows empathy and respect

He understands the every man.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

2. The campaign can handle one day off, and it was the right thing to do.

I sleep with the TV on all night so I opened one eye and saw the coverage at 3 AM. Right now on MSNBC they are saying 12 dead, 38 hurt. I applaud my (our) President for taking a time-out.

[nolabear]

3. Appropriate, respectful. I'm thankful he's like this.

So sad for everyone.

[maryellen99]

4. Has there been any statement from Romney?

I wouldn't be surprised if there isn't one. The man has no heart.

[Iliyah]

5. Yes Mittens made a comment as well

and has canceled his appearances/interviews.

I do not apologize for saying this. Limpball's total mouthful of hate talk about the Batman movie I truly believe caused this person to take action in his sick ugly way spawned by hate radio and hate fake news.

[flamingdem]

6. Willard is probably relieved that he can hide for a day or so

Because his Bain / Tax / pron filter issues are off the front page momentarily.

[progressivebydesign]

7. horrible to ponder.. but it does make me wonder n/t

[Initech]

8. I do not think that.

Yes - Limbaugh's comments were stupid, short-sighted and way out of line, but violent? Really?

[Panasonic]

9. Instead of hiding, Obama goes boldly forward

AS HE SHOULD.

Where's Rmoney on this?

The shooting site is 5 miles from my house, just straight up on Alameda Ave, and it's scary!

[lunatica]

10. This will be very hard on your community

I'm sorry if you find out someone you know was hurt or killed.

[4th law of robotics]

11. Romney said basically the same thing

they should stay out of it.

With their positions and the circumstances any involvement (short of a small sympathetic speech) will come across as over politicization of this tragedy.