Condolences to Senator Obama's family

[Anonymous]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/03/obamas_grandmother_dies.html

A tragic turn of events for Sen. Barack Obama: his ailing grandmother died today.

Here's a statement from Obama and his sister Maya Soetoro-Ng:

"It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. 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. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.

[Anonymous]

So very sad that she didn't make it until tomorrow to see him become president.

[Anonymous]

At least she knew that he stood an excellent chance of being president. And if he pulls this off, maybe she'll still know somehow....

[Anonymous]

Yikes, for a man that young to become President and no parent or grandparent around to see it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yikes, for a man that young to become President and no parent or grandparent around to see it!

Perhaps as a "reach across the aisle" gestuer he'll invite McCain's mother to the inauguration.