Candidates, Florida Pols Mourn Horrific Orlando Shooting on Twitter

The shooting at an Orlando nightclub last night immediately spurred mournful messages from the presidential candidates and high-ranking Florida politicians.

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tweeted about the shooting this morning:

Really bad shooting in Orlando. Police investigating possible terrorism. Many people dead and wounded.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2016

Woke up to hear the devastating news from FL. As we wait for more information, my thoughts are with those affected by this horrific act. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 12, 2016

And Florida politicians from the governor to Senator Marco Rubio to state legislators have tweeted their words of sorrow:

My prayers are with the victims’ families & all those affected by the shooting in Orlando. We will devote every resource available to assist

— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) June 12, 2016

Our prayers are with those injured and killed early this morning in horrifying act of terror in Orlando.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 12, 2016

If you live in Central Florida, blood donations are needed after mass shooting at #PulseNightclub https://t.co/g0Hg5FK1sY

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) June 12, 2016

Words cannot express the horror, pain, and sadness that we feel about this terrible loss. #PrayForOrlando

— Rep. Alan Grayson (@AlanGrayson) June 12, 2016

Praying for the victims and the families of the fatal shooting in Orlando overnight. This is a senseless tragedy

— Steve Crisafulli (@SteveCrisafulli) June 12, 2016

Governor Scott is traveling to Orlando to meet with law enforcement officials.

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