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In many states on Thursday, the most important news is about the weather.

Severe weather that swept the United States over the past week and killed or injured hundreds in the southern states Wednesday night prompted several politicians to tweet their thoughts and prayers to the victims.

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R), dealing with damage on the ground in his state, tweeted Thursday:

Declared a State of Emergency in 39 MS counties and for the Choctaws. Pray for those who have lost loved ones.

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.), who represents DeKalb county, where 30 people were killed, tweeted earlier on Wednesday:

As tornadoes continue to hit AL, my thoughts & prayers are w/ those affected. For up to the min weather updates visit http://ow.ly/4I565

Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), who represents another of the hardest-hit districts including portions of tornado-ravaged Tuscaloosa, Alabama, also tweeted Thursday:

Our thoughts and prayers are with our tornado victims in Alabama. http://www.bachus.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1109

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), whose state is dealing with power outages due to the storms, tweeted:

My thoughts and prayers for those killed, injured, or who suffered loss from tornadoes and storms throughout the South

Potential Presidential contender and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) tweeted:

My thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the tornadoes in Georgia and Alabama last night.

Earlier this week, possible presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R) also tweeted that he was “Praying for those in the pa! th of these dangerous storms.”

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) both tweeted their “thoughts and prayers” to those in the storms’ path and directed followers to FEMA and the Red Cross.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) tweeted:

Thoughts and prayers with all who have been affected by the terrible storms. Be careful today as storms move ac! ross MD

Deaths in Alabama numbered more than 100 by Thur! sday mor ning after several tornadoes touched down Wednesday. Deaths due to weather were also reported in Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. Storm warnings continued for the East coast on Thursday morning.