Announcements can wait, politicians say

In the wake of Sunday night’s tragedy, two politicians postponed expected announcements that they will run for governor.

Republican Attorney General Adam Laxalt and Democratic Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani were scheduled to launch their campaigns for governor at separate Monday events.

The campaigns confirmed that the announcements had been postponed. enforcement’s swift response and the many good Samaritans whose selfless acts of bravery showcased Las Vegas’ values to the world,” Rep. Dina Titus, D-nev., said in a statement. “We are a resilient and benevolent town that will not be intimidated by acts of violence.”

Rep. Ruben Kihuen,

D-nev., who was in Las Vegas and attended a news briefing with Lombardo and other law enforcement officials, decried the “despicable act of violence” in a statement. At the briefing, he thanked first responders, who spent the night “working tirelessly to save lives.” He also said the tragedy had demonstrated the community’s resilience.

Rep. Jackie Rosen, D-nev., said in a statement she was “heartbroken over the evil, horrific act of violence that has shaken Las Vegas and taken scores of innocent lives and injured hundreds more.”

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