Obama’s grandmother passes away
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Published November 3rd, 2008
Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has passed away. My deepest condolences to Senator Obama and his family. I can only imagine the horrible storm of emotions he must be going through, losing the grandmother who helped raise him the day before he may be elected President. Thank God he left the campaign trail the weekend before last to spend time with her.
I think all would offer their condolences to the Senator and his family.
I saw that the McCain Campaign put out a statement
McCain has always been a classy guy.
Speaking of class, I just saw that Obama has asked that instead of sending flowers, friends of the family donate to cancer research.
(If I were a synical guy, I’d say that will go a long way towards swaying undicided older voters.)
and how will the press react to this news?
I would argue that, although I do not support Obama, Asking to give to cancer research, I am willing to bet is genuine. Flowers die, but research helps others live.
We at the Cancer Research Institute wish to extend our sincerest sympathies to Senator Barack Obama and his family on the loss of his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who succumbed to cancer yesterday.
In the statement from the campaign, the Senator encouraged those who wish to express their condolences to contribute to cancer research. We thank Senator Obama for this thoughtful action at a time of unimaginable grief.
Click here to make a donation in memory of Madelyn Dunham: http://www.cancerresearch.org/give/memorial/Barack-Obama.html
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