*****************OBAMA'S GRANDMOTHER DIES ON EVE OF HISTORIC ELECTION*********************

[NorthAmerican]

:cry: May she rest in peace.

[ecstatic]

1. oh no... I'm saddened by this :( Best wishes to Obama and family nt

[MadBadger]

2. Your post sounds like that of a heartless troll

[kestrel91316]

58. W. T. F.???????

[PermanentRevolution]

68. It's been edited since - the original was less compassionate

Though I think it was just a factor of trying to get the news up ASAP and not fully contemplating how it would read.

[MadBadger]

70. The OP has edited the original subject many times: Originally it was just

**************************OBAMA"S GRANDMOTHER DEAD***********************************

It was extremely NY post like and I thought it was extremely tasteless. I still think all the stars are tasteless

[RayOfHope]

79. Yeah, its pretty sensationalized and impersonal. Don't like it. n/t

[SuperTrouper]

3. How sad. I think that is why Michelle was so sad today.

[pkz]

4. Damn! wish she would have held on 1 more day...

Bless her soul

[endelfam]

5. so so sad

I wanted her to live to see her grandson elected president.

[RichGirl]

11. Her grandson. She'll see him......

[endelfam]

20. sorry a typo

Yes I hope in some corner of this vast and mysterious universe she will be there listening

[ronnykmarshall]

75. She's got a great seat.

With Barack's mom, dad and grandfather.

[Rainbowreflect]

91. That picture made me smile through my tears.

:cry:

[Rainbowreflect]

92. That picture made me smile through my tears.

:cry:

[bushisanidiot]

99. You're right. she WILL see him, right along with Baracks' mother, father, and grandfather

.

Her reward is in Heaven, and being a Christian, I know that Barack understands that and takes comfort in it.

May God Bless Barack and his entire family.

[Smuckies]

6. Oh no.

:( :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[SoonerPride]

7. It will be a mixed heart after tomorrow. Joy & sorrow.

[dana_b]

42. yes, very bittersweet.

thoughts and prayers go out to the Senator and his family.

[AtomicKitten]

8. Effin hell.

:cry:

[Overseas]

9. Condolences to Senator Obama and his family. //nt

[MadBadger]

10. Dont wanna get myself banned, but the way you posted this is terrible

[NorthAmerican]

18. Who are YOU talking to? I am sure it is not me. (previous poster edited his post)

[Name removed]

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[TornadoTN]

21. What?

I've heard the same thing through other sources. Are you saying this is not true?

[MadBadger]

its true, its the way it was posted I take objection to

[IndianaJones]

45. I'm with you. Its been edited multiple times already. nt.

[MadBadger]

51. It reminded me of the NY POST.

[IndianaJones]

55. it is now significantly different than the first OP. nt.

[NorthAmerican]

57. Are you going to post your condolences or continue to tear me down OVER A HEADLINE?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

60. WTF? Edit the stars out. Simple.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

84. Why?

Two dozen different people posted the same subject.

Makes sense to have one highly visible thread.

It's not like they're gold stars on a spelling test saying it's a good thing.

[anigbrowl]

26. Please, get a grip. No need to be disrespectful.

The news just broke, there are several other threads with similarly brief headlines.

[BoneDaddy]

28. Chill out and save your anger and upset for those who deserve it

the OP most likely was making an announcement.

[medicswife]

12. sad sad sad My heart goes out to Obama.......

:cry:

[chatnoir]

13. Oh no........

:cry:

[4_Legs_Good]

14. NO NO NO NO NO

You're freaking kidding me?

Oh man, that's the worst thing I ever heard.

Ohhhhhhhh. Geesh.

:cry:

Poor Toot.

I don't know what to say.

shit.

David

[sixmile]

15. Prayers for the Obama family

And the spirit of his Grandmother, and thanks to her for having helped raise such an inspirational leader.

[KathieG]

16. This is so sad.

:cry:

[Born_A_Truman]

17. ...

:cry:

[Gullvann]

19. Terrible. I don't like public prayers that much.

But, I pray for Obama and family tonight.

It will be a bitter sweet victory tommorow.

But, win it for mama.

[applexcore]

22. Source? I hope this isn't a joke.

[beyurslf]

23. Where did you find this? Ok the link is up now.

<http://www.msnbc.msn.com/>

[endelfam]

32. Just heard it on

MSNBC

[Ichingcarpenter]

24. She was the cornerstone of our family ..... said Obama and her sister

Crap

[Maven]

25. Please change this obnoxious and disrespectful ******** HEADLINE **********

[jefferson_dem]

29. I agree.

n/t

[anigbrowl]

35. There's nothing disrespectful about it.

People often emphasize headlines for big news. The guy was just trying to share some breaking news, no need to get on his case.

[AZBlue]

27. Noooooooooooo

I'm so saddened by this!

[madwivoter]

30. Link please, I'm not hearing/finding this anywhere

[beyurslf]

43. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/

Headline

[madwivoter]

66. Thank you

I just saw it.

:(

I was really hoping she'd be able to hang on...

[FrenchieCat]

31. I'm in tears!

:cry:

[liberalmuse]

33. Oh, jeez no.

:cry:

[Roxy66]

36. I'm heartbroken.....

This makes me so sad....

[Fleshdancer]

37. This breaks my heart....sooo unfair.

:cry:

I was really hoping she would witness tomorrow. I was really hoping the Obamas could celebrate without mourning. My condolences to all her family and friends.

RIP Toots.

[trayfoot]

38. So close - yet so far away!

Heartfelt prayers go out to Obama and his family! :(

[Window]

39. I just prayed that if it be God's will, she see her grandson elected and,

hopefully, sworn in.

Rest In Peace Toots.

Sincere condolences to the Obama family, friends and constituents.

[tishaLA]

40. RIP Toot. Thanks for giving us your grandson

[Hellataz]

41. My heart and thoughts go out to Obama and his family

How sad that she didn't make it long enough to see him elected.

[Why Syzygy]

44. Oh no.

:cry:

[FloridaGrl]

46. Thoughts and prayers with the Obama family

:cry:

[RedLetterRev]

47. .

:cry:

[Zombie2]

48. That's terrible news...

I was hoping she'd get to see Barack as President! I know she was very proud of him regardless and knew he'd be President... just a couple more days though. :(

[tallahasseedem]

49. You clearly don't

have enough stars. :eyes:

[gademocrat7]

50. Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Obama and his family.

[Dem_4_Life]

52. That is so sad. My heart and prayers go out to the Obama family.

:cry:

:hug:

[DeschutesRiver]

53. That just brought me to tears. I wish it hadn't happened so close

to the election. I feel so bad she couldn't have been here for tomorrow, but I guess that almost trivializes her parting in a way. You always want one more day, or year, etc...not just one more special event for them to witness, but your whole darned life.

I mean, I bet she knows her kid is gonna make it into the WH. And really what is one more day, when you love your family so much that you'd rather be having many more years with them? It's a tragedy when we lose those we love, no matter how much time we've spent together.

I'll light a candle for his Toot and him tonight.

[kestrel91316]

54. Oh, nooooooo! I so wanted her to see him win!!!!!

[uponit7771]

56. MAN!!!!!!! Just when....

.

[Thrill]

59. Wow. She probably tried to hold on to see tomorrow

[crossroads]

No! How awful! Prayers to the Obama family...

I wish Toots could have lived long enough to witness her grandson become president!
This is soo sad! :cry:
CR

[greenmutha]

61. ((((((Barack))))))

This is so heartbreaking... :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[No Elephants]

62. Thank God he went to see her.

[Sodan]

63. Thank God he went back to say goodbye - RIP.

[cjsmom44]

64. Prayers, Blessings and Love to Barack & Family

:cry:

[Wolfies Revenge]

65. life can be so cruel

rest in peace.

[DerekJ]

67. What ?!! How?! When?! OMG

[billyoc]

69. My condolences to the Obama family.

[grace0418]

71. I am so sorry to hear this news. I wanted her to see her grandson win. But hopefully,

if there is a God, she can pull some additional strings for us now.

RIP Toot. We know how much your grandson loved you, and therefore we love you too. Any woman who could help raise a fine person like Barack must be extraordinary.

[pinstikfartherin]

72. RIP Toot.

;(

[ronnykmarshall]

73. I don't care if it's pouring rain ...

Toot, I'm voting for your grandson in the morning.

[styersc]

74. Rest Easy Toot. We got this.

Prayers

[JJ]

76. RNC immediately challenges her absentee ballot

"See, we told you they want to count the votes of dead people."

[ecstatic]

77. Tweety said it was due to cancer? Is that true? nt

[all.of.me]

78. So sad, but she will be watching. She won't miss a thing.

My prayers to the family.

[Az_lefty]

80. this is so sad...RIP toot.

[Meshuga]

81. Only a few more hours to go :-(

She could had seen her grandson become the 44th president of the United States.

My condolences to Obama and his family. May she rest in peace.

[goodgd_yall]

82. How sad that she couldn't make it to see her grandson elected

Must be a very difficult time for Obama. Hopefully, he was able to come to terms with Toot's dying beforehand because there's not much room for griefing right now.

[zulchzulu]

83. She's making sure they start the party up there in Heaven!

All the Gods bless her soul.

RIP Toots.

[pleah]

85. How sad.

:(

[Erin Elizabeth]

86. Shit shit shit shit shit.

I so wanted her to see him get elected.

[bdamomma]

87. oh how sad.

let her be in peace, and she will smile on him when he's President Obama.:cry:

[Metric System]

88. RIP

[Silver Gaia]

89. I was so hoping she would be able to hang in there to see

her grandson win the Presidency of the United States of America.

My heart goes out to Barack and his family in their time of sorrow.

Yes, this will be a bittersweet victory for him. So sad... :(

[LittleBlue]

90. OH shit, I thought she'd make it another few days to see it. RIP

Toot. We would have loved you as a guest in our White House.

:(

[Sheltiemama]

93. I was thinking earlier today that she was going to hold on.

You know she tried. And she almost made it.

[goodboy]

94. I believe she'll have the best view out of all of us...(nt)

[beac]

95. Everyone, please consider giving just a little more in honor of Madelyn Dunham to help her grandson

to victory:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/du

[codjh9]

96. Crap, I wish she'd made it longer... at least she lived to 86, though.. lost my mom last year at 81

[I LIKE IKE 61]

97. No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm shocked by this. I'm a sad for Obama and his family. Condolences to all of her loved ones and friends.

Madelyn Dunham. You did good by raising the grandson and now he has the chance to raise up the United States Of America!!! God bless you Madelyn Dunham. You will be missed.

[bushisanidiot]

98. Damn.. one more day. :(

I'm so sorry for Barack and his family. They are in my prayers.

I'm quite confident that Barack's grandmother, along with his mom, dad, and grandpa will all be proud of him from where they are in heaven.

May God bless Barack and his family.

[Veruca Salt]

100. Oh no! Rest in peace Toot...

I'm sure you'll be watching over your grandbaby. I'll be voting in your memory tomorrow, thank you for helping to raise such an inspirational leader and extraordinary gentleman. You have my eternal gratitude and love.

:cry:

[Eyes_wide_ open]

101. heartbreaking, it seems so unfair :(

R.I.P. Toot ((( Obama's )))