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Topic started on 3-11-2008 @ 04:07 PM by Vodo34861

Obama's Grandmother Dies on Eve of Election


elections.foxnews.com
Barack Obama's maternal grandmother -- Madelyn Dunham -- died in her home Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer.
The Democratic presidential candidate announced the news in a joint statement with his sister Maya Soetoro-Ng.
"She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances," the statement said.
The candidate learned of her death Monday morning while he wascampaigning in Jacksonville, Fla. He planned to go ahead with campaign appearances.
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reply posted on 3-11-2008 @ 04:10 PM by IceColdPro
Originally posted by Vodo34861


This just seems to be timed just right to get some sympathy votes. I know it seems harsh to say but there has been evidence to show that people who are deathly ill do not die before a big event such as a birthday and anniversary. Having your grandson become President would be huge.

Your thoughts?

elections.foxnews.com
(visit the link for the full news article)


My thoughts were:

"Damn, that was a bit too soon!"

My thoughts at the moment are with the Obama family, it must be crushing for Obama as he was close with his grandmother.

- Picture of Barack Obama with "Toots".

[edit on 3-11-2008 by IceColdPro]



reply posted on 3-11-2008 @ 04:20 PM by nj2day










reply posted on 3-11-2008 @ 04:22 PM by Kellter
reply to post by nj2day




Its not really funny though, its embarrassing. This is a sad day indeed for more reasons than one.

[edit on 11/3/2008 by Kellter]


reply posted on 3-11-2008 @ 04:33 PM by HeadFirstForHalos
reply to post by Vodo34861



Are you kidding me?
Remind me to say those kinds of things to you when someone you love dies.

Barack has an uncle that fought in WWII that he mentioned during the DNC, so he has connections to the US. Connections like being born here. That would be one.


RIP Toot.

Let the man mourn.
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