Tom Zoellner : We have put a narrative of national recovery on Giffords ' ability to run again . Comment: Her moral authority and influence may be better used outside Congress , Zoellner says . I remember thinking near the end of her first campaign for Congress , in 2006 , that the only thing that could deny her a victory over her maladroit opponent would be some kind of epic goof made during a campaign rally or a debate -- a vague exclamation taken out of context or a damaging statement made in passion . Zoellner : Her driving motivation is to make a positive difference in public life , and she will .
Tom Zoellner : We have put a narrative of national recovery on Giffords ' ability to run again . Comment: Her moral authority and influence may be better used outside Congress , Zoellner says . Zoellner : Her driving motivation is to make a positive difference in public life , and she will .