Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT), an admitted socialist, is now fundraising off the Arizona tragedy.

Given the recent tragedy in Arizona, as well as the start of the new Congress, I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few words with political friends in Vermont and throughout the country. I also want to thank the very many supporters who have begun contributing online to my 2012 reelection campaign at www.bernie.org. There is no question but that the Republican Party, big money corporate interests and right-wing organizations will vigorously oppose me. Your financial support now and in the future is much appreciated.

Sanders goes on to question whether Arizona, which has multiple Democratic representatives and produced Janet Napolitano, is a wasteland of Republican oppression.

Classy.