Pakistani Opposition Leader Bhutto Assassinated

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Lawrence O'Donnell

Produced by:

Karen Radziner

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At age 54, Benazir Bhutto’s political career and life came to a bloody end today in Pakistan. Guest host Lawrence O’Donnell gets the latest developments from Pakistan and considers the life of Bhutto through the memories of a friend. (An extended version of this discussion aired earlier today on To the Point.)

Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (C) waves to supporters at a campaign rally minutes before she was assassinated in a bomb attack December 27, 2007 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images

Heads of state around the world are reacting to today's assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan. President Bush delivered his comments from his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Who will fill the vacuum her death leaves in Pakistani politics? Who will carry her banner in the January election? Will that election occur as scheduled? How did Pakistan become unsafe for democracy? Will President Musharraf be able to control the aftermath of the Bhutto assassination? This, and a friend's personal memories of Bhutto.

Guests:

Shahan Mufti: Correspondent, Christian Science Monitor
Marvin Weinbaum: Senior Scholar, Middle East Institute
Ahmed Rashid: Reporter, Far Eastern Economic Review
Peter Galbraith: Senior Diplomatic Fellow, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

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