The mass shooting in Odessa, Texas yesterday, Aug. 31, took the lives of at least five people so far, not mention to seven victims are in critical condition. And among the flying condolences sent out by the leaders of the two Parties, Democrats responded in the only way they know-how.
It seems the Party tries to politicize the tragedy “Democratic,” and they never waste any time in getting to it.
An apparent instance would be the tweet from former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept 1.
I’m heartbroken, sickened, & angry. Weeks after the horror in El Paso, another community in Texas has been terrorized by gun violence. Enough. We must end this epidemic.@DrBiden & I send our thoughts to those affected & thank our law enforcement who responded at great risk.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 1, 2019
With the same Democratic style, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said earlier: “Beginning on Day One in office, I will take executive action to reduce gun violence—closing dangerous loopholes in gun sales, cracking down on gun manufacturers, and investing in communities impacted by gun violence.”
Beginning on Day One in office, I will take executive action to reduce gun violence—closing dangerous loopholes in gun sales, cracking down on gun manufacturers, and investing in communities impacted by gun violence.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 31, 2019
“I’m heartbroken for the families of the victims in the Odessa and Midland shooting,” California Sen. Kamala Harris said.
“Our children deserve a future without multiple mass shootings in one month. We need gun safety reform,” she said.
I’m heartbroken for the families of the victims in the Odessa and Midland shooting. Our children deserve a future without multiple mass shootings in one month.
We need gun safety reform.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 1, 2019
You might have already seen there were nothing but the words “gun violence” repeated again and again, as well as the attitudes that seemed too extreme, without any compassion for the victims. Now compare that to the compassion and prayers for the victims that Republican leaders responded with and you see what separates the two parties.
Tonight we are one with the entire Midland-Odessa community, especially the victims of this horrific tragedy. I want to thank law enforcement and first responders for their courage in an impossible situation.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) September 1, 2019
#Odessa pic.twitter.com/7FEQHnglBO
— Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) August 31, 2019
“Heidi and I are heartbroken by this heinous attack, and we are lifting up in prayer all the victims, their families, and the entire Midland-Odessa community.”
“We are thankful for the law enforcement officers who heroically risked their lives and acted swiftly to stop the shooter and save others. Their courage helped prevent even more senseless deaths, and we honor their tireless commitment to protecting us all.”
“We Texans are standing together tonight united against all forms of hatred and violence,” Senator Ted Cruz said.
Statement on shooting in Odessa, Texas: pic.twitter.com/3QV5LriVzi
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) August 31, 2019