Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Raw Story : After Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot on Saturday, Congressman Danny Davis' (D-IL) office reportedly received a threatening email warning that "Danny Davis is next." Davis, a Democrat from Chicago's West Side who has represented Illinois's 7th congressional district since 1997, said he would normally ignore a threat such as this, but thought he should take action in light of the recent shooting. "You know some things are cranks, some things are pranks," Rep. Davis told The Chicago Tribune . "Some things you simply don't know about, but I think in this climate it pays to be as cautionary as one can be." Davis is my representative and the suspect has a history or has been known to do this before. Doesn't make it less serious or frightening. Although unlikely, let's hope there isn't a copycat out there. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Talking Points Memo , MSNBC , Huffington Post and many more have updates. A federal judge John M. Roll has been killed many others are injured or in critical condition. AP reports the shooter has been identified: People familiar with the investigation tell The Associated Press that the gunman held in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and others has been identified as Jared Laughner. Little information is known immediately about Laughner — such as his background or a possible motive in the attack. U.S. officials who provided his name to the AP spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release it publicly. Thoughts and prayers with the victims' families. More to come once I hear more, we've known for some time this could be a possibility, doesn't make it less tragic. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message Update : I want to clarify, it's too soon to be throwing stones. There's a ...