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Related: About this forumEmotional Michelle Obama Chokes Up While Addressing The Need For Stricter Gun Laws
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First lady Michelle Obama became emotional on Wednesday as she addressed a Chicago audience and urged their support for stricter gun laws. She described the shooting of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, who had sung at President Barack Obamas second inauguration just days before her death, and asked if the nation was doing enough for children like Pendleton.
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Emotional Michelle Obama Chokes Up While Addressing The Need For Stricter Gun Laws (Original Post)
Tx4obama
Apr 2013
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NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)1. Rachel is on it. Not a peep about Social Security cuts.
Not a peep.
babylonsister
(170,964 posts)3. Wrong thread. nt
Life Long Dem
(8,582 posts)4. Nancy Pelosi is not calling this a "cut".
"Nancy Pelosi... said Wednesday that it doesnt count as a benefit cut."
"No. I consider it a strengthening of Social Security," the California Democrat told reporters.
http://tinyurl.com/bubtmlj
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)6. Go Team! (puke)
It's clear that the mainstream dems have closed ranks on this.
Not a peep out of Bill or Hill or anyone mainstream.
Thank you, Warren and Bernie.
The rest: you're pathetic.
babylonsister
(170,964 posts)5. Stand by. nt
babylonsister
(170,964 posts)2. This was so sadly eloquent. Thanks for sharing. nt
babylonsister
(170,964 posts)7. Watch this, please.