Congressman Mark Alford Cancels Town Halls After Charlie Kirk Shot Dead

TKC might regret this fact of life because we admired this Republican's willingness to engage voters across party lines BUT . . . Everybody, both left & right can understand and maybe even support this move that seems reasonable given the current state of the discourse.

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Rep. Mark Alford (R-Missouri) announced he is putting a pause on all public events, including town halls, until further notice due to a rise in political violence.

“I will not risk the safety of my family, my staff, or my own personal safety because some choose violence over dialogue,” Alford posted on social media.

Alford offered his condolences to the Kirk’s family, especially his wife and children. He then spoke strongly against political violence “in all forms.”

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KCTV5: Rep. Mark Alford pausing public events, town halls ‘due to this rise in political violence’

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