Cummings says Pakistani assassination is ?serious blow?

With Pakistan reeling from the assassination of the top challenger to its president, Rep. Elijah Cummings is calling on the federal government to provide guidance needed for a fair election.

“This tragic event deals a serious blow to the political atmosphere within Pakistan, with elections just around the corner,” the Maryland Democrat said in a statement. “It is critical that we ensure that the Pakistani government is receiving proper guidance on how to move forward from this point, particularly with regard to conserving the stable, democratically led government that is key to succeeding in the fight against terrorism.”