August 20, 2008
Posted: 10:43 AM ET

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Tubbs Jones was big backer of Hillary Clinton.
Tubbs Jones was big backer of Hillary Clinton.

(CNN) – Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Democratic superdelegate and one of Hillary Clinton's most ardent supporters, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday evening and is currently in stable condition, her office confirmed to CNN Wednesday.

Spokeswoman Nicole Williams would not give out further details, though CNN affiliate WEWS reports police officers were called to Tubbs-Jones' car Tuesday night for an emergency. Williams would not say whether Tubbs Jones is currently conscious.

Elected to Congress in 1998, Tubbs Jones is the first black female U.S. Representative from Ohio. She was an early supporter of Clinton's White House bid but endorsed Barack Obama in June after the New York senator bowed out of the race.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton • Stephanie Tubbs Jones


Gerardo Carrillo   August 20th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Let this be a wake up call to other public servants. Make time for medical checkups. Do it for your family.

My prayers are with her and her family.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 20th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Uh, truns out she's still alive… Wow, CNN! You must be proud of your "accurate" reporting; meanwhile, Edward R. murrow is rolling over in his grave….This is why we're still at war and the war criminals are still in the White House walking around free….

Almost In Tears   August 20th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

What a sad commentary on the American people. The fatal illness of another human being is shrouded in political dialogue instead of sympathy and concern for her family.

This is really scary for the future of America, no matter who is elected president.

Almost In Tears   August 20th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

What a sad commentary on the American people. The fatal illness of another human being is shrouded in political dialogue instead of sympathy and concern for her family.

This is really scary for the future of America, not matter who is elected president.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

i hope you people bashing each other are proud of yourselves for all the political trash you just spewed,about this great american hero.you should all be ashamed.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

puma was here.you are typical of puma's hatred,and your comment proves it.i hope you're proud of yourself and your ilk for your detestful comments.have some respect for others if you dont have the morality to have any respect for yourself.

Lynn   August 20th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The hospital says she is in critical condition. I loved to listen to her speeches and I always watch her interviews on TV. My prayers are with her, her family, and the people in her district.

Tom   August 20th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Oh my goodness she is in critical condition. The reports are wrong. My prayers are with her.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

thank you very much cnn for pulling dave's sick comment.rep. tubbs has died…how do feel now,dave?i wouldnt show my face at this website ,anymore.another radical right wing nut.

Tom   August 20th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

She was one of a kind. My deepest sympathy for her family and the people of Cleveland area for their loss.

Obama #1   August 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Peaceful Journey & God Speed!

riley   August 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

hey Lynn!!
I also heard that Rep. Tubbs Jones died too. how sad!! and I think she was only about 58 years old.
may she rest in peace.
( I heard only today that she was ill, and I was really hoping that she'd pull though)

wayne simmonds- from canada   August 20th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Stephanie was one of the hard working congresswomen. She was a woman of service and surely I am going to miss her and I know God is waiting to welcome her in his loving arms. To her son weep in fact that your mother gave a life time of service to Ohio and moreso the USA

willys -de   August 20th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

R.I.P may God rest her soul in peace

Nolita Salter   August 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Thank you for supporting Hillary Clinton and devoting your life for the better good of your constituants of Ohio. God takes us for a reason. May God Rest Your Beautiful Delightful Soul!!! Rest In Peace my Sister!

Texan going independent   August 20th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Deepest sympathy to Ms. Jones family & loved ones. May she rest in peace.

Kerry   August 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Rest in peace

Marlyn   August 20th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

My prayers are with Soror Tubbs-Jones' family.
May she rest in peace.

Yours in Delta!

rachel   August 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Where is my comment I am fed up with the hateful Obama people. RIP Tubbs. As an African american woman I must commend you on your courgae to stand up for your values.

Canadian Bacon   August 20th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

sorry to hear about Ms. Tubbs and condolenses to her family.
Question
How long before the LW blogs are blaming Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and others who for 3 democrats now that will not attend the convention (don't forget major Kilpatrick)? it must be a right wing conspiracy.

Jason   August 20th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Libertine, Ft. Myers August 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

She be sick.
Prayers wiff ya.

Wow, that is just horrible…. the public school system failed you badly.

I couldn't stand the congresswoman's political views, but I hope her family is handling her death well. It is hard to lose someone you love so suddenly, my prayers go out to them.

Anonymous   August 20th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

So sorry to hear of her death

Tnette, Cali   August 20th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Paulette from MS…. you're CRAZY. As black people we are free to support whomever we want to support.

Your comments show ignorance and narrowness.

Signed
A Black Woman

Julia, MN   August 20th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

She died. I'm so, so sorry to hear that.

May she rest in peace.

Nelson Colorado Springs Co   August 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

say a pray for congresswoman Jones. a Democratic superdelegate and one of Hillary Clinton's supporter.

MCSHAME LEFT HIS FIRST WIFE!   August 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

SAD YOU ARE GONE, WE WILL ALL DIE SOMEDAY.
THOUGH I DID NOT LIKE U VERY MUCH

Worst...Resume...Ever....   August 20th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

This lady had strength of conviction and the courage to abide by what she believed to be right. Stood by Hillary even when many of her own constituents questioned her choice on the basis of race.

C Kelley   August 20th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Wow. She was stable a few hours ago and now she has died? Tragic.

Ms. P in CT   August 20th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

My prayers are with Rep. Jones and her family for a speedy recovery.

Sleepless in NC   August 20th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

R I P

Lynn   August 20th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

It was just announced Rep. Tubbs Jones has died. My prayers are with her family.

JB Sac   August 20th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Wow Tony, if you want to talk about hateful and twisted, try reading some of the comments from Hillary supporters. Also, I really doubt that you had any plans of voting for Obama. So nothing lost there.

Cynthia   August 20th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Tubbs Jones family and the people of the state that she represents.

Chris   August 20th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Rest In Peace..

Lost (maybe) in CNN Moderation   August 20th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

My thoughts and prays to Ms. Jones!

Some of you people, on all sides, need to grow the heck up!

susie   August 20th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Obama doesn't deserve to be nominated at the convention. In the run for Senate in Illinois he had his other 4 contenders names throw off the ballot because people printed instead of written their names of the other opponents petitions. Obama deprived many votes of casting their choice for the senate seat. Obama did not earn the seat except to hire people to go over the petitions.

C-Town   August 20th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

My prayers to Stephanie Tubbs Jones and her family.

This is VERY serious and you people making snide comments should be ashamed !

Anonymous   August 20th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

American Grammar……always put a "The" before hospital. Does it really matter?

mmd   August 20th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Although I fell that Ms. Tubbs took her support for Clinton beyond what is required in a campaign. And I don't like her at all, I do wish her a speedy and complete recovery .

SpookyX   August 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

To Anonymous

"In Hospital" and "At University" are more British terms. People in the US tend to say "In the Hospital" and "At the University".

Best wishes to Ms.Jones in recovering.

Debbie, Ceveland Ohio   August 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

My news channel has stated that Sen. Tubbs is on life support and my prayer are with her and her family.

Libertine, Ft. Myers   August 20th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

She be sick.
Prayers wiff ya.

Muslims for Obama   August 20th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

HUSSIEN OBAMA / BIDEN 08

Melinda Charlotte, NC   August 20th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ms. Jones. I hope you have a full and speedy recovery. You have a fantastic personality that livens up any place you go, and you will be missed if you cannot attend next week's convention. Please, get well soon.

YOLANDA   August 20th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

GET WELL SOON GIRL. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO LOT OF US WOMEN WHO WASN'T AN INGRATE LIKE OTHERS WHO BACK STABBED HILLARY. THANK YOU.
FEEL BETTER. WE NEED YOU.

I WONDER IF OBAMA PEOPLE POISONED HER TO GET BACK AT HER

Edward Nelson   August 20th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

It's really sad to hear about the vibrant Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones being hospitalized. However, the Clinton curse usually leaves her most ardent supporters dead with looming mysterious circumstances. Consider yourself lucky Congresswoman Jones. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

amsinphilly   August 20th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Stephanie. Everyone from the Hillary office in Phila wishes you a speedy recovery. We are looking forward to campaigning with and for you in the general election

Red   August 20th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

That she is the first Black Representative from Ohio would come as a great surprise to Louis Stokes.

Kaia   August 20th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

My mother works at the same hospital, and the word is she is on life support now. She just called me and told me. The media is everywhere in the hospital bribing employees for more information. And the sad thing is she was just at a funeral for Fannie Lewis another important politician for the city of Cleveland. I hope for the best.

Denton   August 20th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

some of these comments make me want to puke!! seriously grow up people!!! give the women a break!

Tony   August 20th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama supporters are the most hateful and twisted people. If you do not support their god: To hell with you.

Just lost my vote.

Tim, Seattle   August 20th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

@Down with DNC who said "If the SD's were to change their vote for Hillary, it would be completely within the primary rules to do so.
Now these are the rules and within their right to do so!
—————–

So now rules are important. Thats a real laugh. Hillary agreed to rules and then broke them when she bagan to lose. Its a fact.
So now you are clinging to the value of 'rules'? You have no credibility.
Typical PUMA trash

She lost, fair and square and you wont pay her debt. That even makes you a sorry supporter too. Loser.

Joseph   August 20th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Feminist democrats are at it again. I am not surprise; those who oppose Obama to the core are fallen ill to have a reason for not been present at the convention.

Tubbs-Jones fan   August 20th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

For those who say no one likes STJ (Kathy), you should visit her district sometime, where she is absolutely beloved by the people she represents.

And no, she wasn't the first black rep but she was the first black Congresswoman from Ohio. CNN might want to fix that.

Paulette - you sound ridiculous.

OBAMA '08

I told you so   August 20th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Latest electoral college polls show Obama losing…popular vote doesn't matter.

I think someone tried to tell you so…you folks destroyed the Democratic party with your hate and animosity towards real life facts Hillary tried to share.

You are as bad as the PUMA's - putting your candidate ahead of the party even though he could not win.

Great job!

Down with the DNC   August 20th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

@ Kathy: The stance you took against Hillary didn't send any supporters Obama's way either.

Kevin   August 20th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I wish her well but she irked my everlasting nerves during the primaries. In fact all the Clinton spin doctors did!

Ghost of Vince Foster   August 20th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Beware of Hillary

JF   August 20th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Drudge says she may be taken off life support this afternoon

Narnia   August 20th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Please get well soon Stephanie. We need you in congress! My prayers to you and your family.

TREM   August 20th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

A VERY SPEEDY RECOVERY, TUBBS!!!!!!!!!!

yvonne   August 20th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

My prayers are extended to Congress woman Stephanie Tubbs family,especially her only child a son,who just a few years ago lost his Dad. Congress woman Tubbs is a strong woman and a good woman and she has fought through the years for the 21st congressional district and the black caucus. I truly wish her the best. Also I send a prayer out to the millionsof people who have lost love ones or have love ones in hospitals,we don't have to know their names it is time we all pray.

Mac   August 20th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Correction:
"On November 6, 1968, Mr. Stokes was elected to the United States Congress and became the first African American member of Congress from the State of Ohio. He served fifteen consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representative, ranking 11 th overall in House seniority. "

PUMA was here   August 20th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

We are PUMA, and that will teach her to be disloyal to our Hillary!

CL Relf Deltona Florida   August 20th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I hear it is an aneurysm, and she is unconcious…… no matter what her political stance it , we wish her a speedy recovery.

crooksandliars   August 20th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

PUMA…Stop blogging and start rasing money to pay HILLARY's bills.
Little more time fundrasing…little less time trying to destroy the Democrat Party.

Stephanaie Tubbs…."if you can't say something good….

indy   August 20th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I certainly hope she gets well soon!

Jesse, CALI   August 20th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

my prayers are with you Jones, you were the only one who was color blind this whole race, and for an African American to stand up and not falter her support for Hillary even though everyone else tried to persuade you to do it because of your color, you are amazing!!!

God Bless and get better!!!

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   August 20th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I pray that she makes a speedy recovery.

Obamanation '08

Dave, Grow Up!

Reality Bites The Dust   August 20th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Let's see if Hillary flies to Texas to see the Congresswoman on her way to Denver. If she doesn't she will be living up or down to her rep as being the most selfish person on the planet.

TominVegas   August 20th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Big error in colunm. Did you mean she is the first Black female Rep. from Ohio? Clearly she is not the first Black U.S. Rep. from Ohio, as her predecessor, Louis Stokes, held the seat for years.

Little-e memphis TN>   August 20th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Obama -08 and I also love Ms. Jones. We all need to check our heart and do the right thing. More love less hate.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 20th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

SAD TO HEAR THAT

Anonymous   August 20th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

She is not the first black US Representative from Ohio. Stokes from Cleveland was elected decades before her.

Renee   August 20th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

WHY is this here and is of any importance? She has excellent healthcare benefits so I am sure she will be just fine.

Sheri   August 20th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

joannaforhillary:

A prize for being IGNORANT (1ST Place)

Nyah, MN   August 20th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Black people have supported the Clintons so much, and now when it's time for them to return the favor, the Clintons are MIA. So typical of selfish and self-centered Hillary. It's a shame.

Obama 08

Paulette   August 20th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

That's because Hillary worked her to death trying to "pretend" she likes black people, and I'm black.

Tubbs was the biggest Cheshire Cat, smiling behind a woman who neither cares or thinks about her, or black people–except when she needs our votes.

I hope the Congresswoman will get better, physically and mentally. I also hope she comes to her senses and stops promoting someone who uses people every chance she gets.

I want to say this is karma, but as a black woman, I can't do that to another black woman even if she supports Hill the Pill.

Paulette, MS   August 20th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

That's because Hillary worked her to death trying to "pretend" she likes black people, and I'm black.

Tubbs was the biggest Cheshire Cat, smiling behind a woman who neither cares or thinks about her, or black people–except when she needs our votes.

I hope the Congresswoman will get better, physically and mentally. I also hope she comes to her senses and stop promoting someone who uses people every chance she gets.

I want to say this is karma, but as a black woman, I can't do that to another black woman even if she supports Hill the Pill.

Lucieann   August 20th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Even though I never really liked this woman, nor did I appreciate her boisterousness……I hope she recovers, and learns to calm down after this experience.

Gayle   August 20th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

"Dave you must be a mean spirited Obama Supporter!!!!!"

So many of them are! Obama's supporters can't stop themselves from insulting potential allies, even those in the hospital. No wonder Obama's numbers are falling . . .

His supporters are the reason PUMA exists.

OBAMA/08   August 20th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Us OBAMA supporters may disagree on many things but, you are an American and we love ya girl:

GET WELL SOON

Gomez   August 20th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

To the people that are talking about karma, the same could be said about the natural disasters that befell Iowa and Ted Kennedy's stroke. This is just dumb. Let it go. That's the kind of attitude that turns people off to the candidates you support. Obama may represent your values, but you also represent him.

Down with the DNC   August 20th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

If the SD's were to change their vote for Hillary, it would be completely within the primary rules to do so. But is this happened, Hillary would be 'stealing' the nomination. How can you steal something from someone if they don't have it?

Now these are the rules and within their right to do so!

My problem isn't with Obama. It's with the DNC. I cannot support a political group that put's it's interest before the people's. We need to move away from the two main parties. I vote for a candidate - not for a party.

Bill Tampa   August 20th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Although I did not agree with Ms. Tubbs support for Clinton, I wish her well.
Obama/Biden-08/12

tony   August 20th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Hey Maryann from Oswego–
I'm a republican and wish her a speedy recovery–but please it just proves that some of these Obama supporters are so hateful not just to Republicans but to anybody–they disagree with–
Usually the people they support don't win because they are in the minority—
These type of people will always need our support and prayers because they will never be able to take care of themselves—Fortunately these idiots rarely vote–

proud army and navy mom   August 20th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

i pray that she gets well, but i never liked her loudmouth, blind support of the clintons.

She acts like she speaking for everyone. maybe this will give her time to reflect on supporting a loser to the end.

Pepou   August 20th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Looks like several Clinton's hardliners are falling sick. Feinstein broke her leg and now this one. They will blame Obama for sure !

Kathy   August 20th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I'm a Black/Latino from Ohio (Columbus) & as I hope she recovers… I don't know too many people in Ohio who actually like her. And the stance she took against Sen. Obama during the Primaries… didn't send any fans/supporters her way.
This is one Rep. that I just hate to look at… she falls in line with Ole' Geraldine Ferraro.

Sleepless in NC   August 20th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

This woman would make me angry everytime I saw her on TV speaking for the Clinton campaign. But being a loyal Obama supporter from the beginning, I understand what she was doing, working her butt off for the person she believed in, I can respect that. Having said that, I pray for a speedy recovery for Mrs Tubbs-Jones she is a great activist, we need more like her.

Sheri   August 20th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

A strong woman that will pull through.

OBAMA/08

Joann   August 20th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

karma, at least she won't have to go to the convention, she makes me nervous with her constant talk.

Pam   August 20th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Don't agree on everything (smile) but love ya!
Get well girl!

OBAMA/08

s katz   August 20th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hey "joanna4Hillary" , tell Karl Rove your attempt didn't work, OK?

The people here who are making awful comments about Stephanie are not Democrats.

And neither are you.

NObama   August 20th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Probably a lot of fast food on the old campaign trail. Look at what it did to slick Willie. By the way, point well taken (Maryann from IL) & that's exactly what I'm doing! Hillary, take note & watch those cankles…

Lynn   August 20th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Rep. Tubbs Jones my prayers for a speedy recovery. God Bless You!!!!! Dave you must be a mean spirited Obama Supporter!!!!!

Sheri   August 20th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

GET WELL GIRL! (smile) prayin for ya!

OBAMA 08

Debby   August 20th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Wishing Ms. Jones well I have always loved her dedication to what she believes in.

Proud to be American   August 20th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Prayers are with yu Ms. Jones… I and no one should wish ill health to anyone ….. praying for a speedy recovery.

Unity   August 20th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Best wishes to Representative Jones. Hillary needs to be out on the trail 24/7 for her party. Where has she been?

A Woman In California For Obama   August 20th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Well, maybe Master Clinton will rush to her aide just as she has rushed to Master Clinton's aide. They deserve each other. I'm sure Ms. Tubbs-Jones won't be getting her seat back. Not because she supports Clinton but because she has been so unprofessional and nasty about about her support. Good riddance!

bob   August 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

"Kind of bizarre how Senator Feinstein broke her ankle, and Senator Jones Tubbs in now in the hospital just prior to the Democratic Convention…(I am not suggesting anything, just kind of bizarre)"

how bizarre…a person goes to the hospital and a person breaks their ankle….run for the hills!!!!!

ECHEWEOZO   August 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I'm black and i voted for hillary clinton,but i didnt like this congresswoman,quick recovery anyway,this time im voting obama but if she comes out to campain for obama then i vote mccain.

Susan   August 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hope she gets well soon!!

Strong Hillary supporter

Hoping Obama picks Hillary for veep so they both can win!

Speedy recovery Stephanie!!!

Gerald F.   August 20th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

A speedy recovery to you Ms Jones.
( Note to The Negatives: Be careful of the negatives. Karma DOES listen as well as observe those who wish ill of those less fortunate).

cj   August 20th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Why is necessary to have Hill Dill mentioned in this story? Isn't it enough of a story that she is sick. Nice pic

Please Love Me and Post My Stuff   August 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I hope she recovers, but is this really "Ticker Worthy" news?

joanna4Hillary   August 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

PUMA IS POWER…..LOOK AT THE POLL NUMBERS FOR OBIE!

ALL THE NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT THIS WOMAN JUST SHOWS YOU TOO HAVE THE OBAMA MENTALITY!

Diane   August 20th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Dave, your remark was spiteful, cruel and uncalled for.

Dosteovsky   August 20th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Yeah right … all of Clinton's backers who are afraid of backlash are getting ending up in the hospital

jd   August 20th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

She got sick after meeting will Hillary. Hillary was wanting her to give some more money to the loosing Democratic Presidential campaign fund. Incidently, her supporters have not exactly come to her rescue have they? Hey Demo's put your money where your mouth is.

Ohioliberal   August 20th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

To a speedy recovery and election primary defeat to a real democrat!

La Raza   August 20th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

don't like her

Lorna, NY   August 20th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

So???

Judgement over experience   August 20th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Its' called Karma folks. Those hillary supporters were evil, nasty and demented just like their queen and look what is happening to them. What goes around comes around.

PUMA-Jessie   August 20th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Obama supporters should be ahamed of themselves. I do not believe that some of these haters are even adults. If they are adults, then they have some severe mental problems. To denigrate this lady just because he was a Hillary supporters is just not right!

Sharon   August 20th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Will keep her in my prayers.

Hillary Super Delegates are getting ill or having accidents. I surely hope there is no more.

That is worse than those being intimidated.

Jerry   August 20th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I hope she get better,,,,but her attitude stinks

Hatred drove us away   August 20th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

All those who blog: NO hillary….Never Hillary…

Sacrifice party unity at your own risk. Do not cry about her supporters not supporting Obama- your nasty vitriol is the reason they defected to begin with.

Stop your hating on Hillary- you will only have yourselves to blame for costing the democrats this election.

REA   August 20th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I WISH YOU WELL AND HOPE YOU COME BACK WITH STRONG SUPPORT FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BARACK OBAMA08

John in Ohio   August 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Should have learned from Vince Foster that nobody crosses the Clintons.

Jasmyne   August 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Wow CNN. You leave my comments waiting in moderation all day and let that idiot Dave say some pretty mean things about her. You guys are a bunch of jerks!!! It seems like you guys wait for ignorant comments and thats about all you post. Sidebar…not all of Obama supporters are mean. CNN again sifts through the comments and thats simply what they prefer to post.

Evett S   August 20th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Stephanie is a wonderful person, dedicated congresswoman, and special sorority sister. My prayers are with her and her family. Godspeed and I hope that she gets well soon so that she can continue to make history in Ohio and this country by advocating for those issues that are important for women, blue collar workers and minorities!

texas DEM   August 20th, 2008 11:58 am ET

I love Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She will be a great cabinet member for Hillary's Whitehouse in 2012.

What?   August 20th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Think about it MARYANN Oswego IL……….stop blaming everything that is said bad on these blogs on Obama's supporters. Why would any of us want to say hurtful things at a time like this….What PROOF do you have that it's not someone pretending to be Democrat that is really a Republican, or it's not one of your die heart supporter of Hillary who want to cause others to think like you?……I am a Obama supporter and have been from the start….would NEVER say anything close to what your claim is being commented by a Obama supporters.

Go away Republican who want to be a Democrat!

Obama 08

rachel   August 20th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I am telling you please be careful hillary supporters there is an evil force out to get us.

nobama   August 20th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I WISH HER WELL. SHE IS A TROOPER. I BELIEVE WHEN IT COMES TO THE CONVENTION SHE WOULD HAVE THROWN HER SUPPORT TO HILLARY JUST AS DIANE FEINSTEIN AND THE DNC LEADER FRON AR. I EXPECT MANY OF THE DELEGATES AT THE CONVENTION WILL THROW THEIR VOTE TO HRC. IT WOULDN'T COMPLETELY SHOCK ME IF HILLARY PULLED IT OFF. OBAMA NOW TRAILS McCAIN 5 POINTS. THIS YEAR THE DEMOCRATS SHOULD HAVE A LAND SLIDE AND INSTEAD ARE DROPPING DAILY IN THE POLLS

Unity   August 20th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Prayers to all those democrats who are suffering and hurt and in ill health.

Moon over your Bammy   August 20th, 2008 11:52 am ET

This toxic primary of hatred and vitriol from the great uniter and his rabis supporters is literally making a lot of Democrats ill.

Obama the honey moon is over

ObamaAllTheWay   August 20th, 2008 11:52 am ET

She is an oreo cookie, but wish her well.

Dems are stuck in the fix they rigged   August 20th, 2008 11:51 am ET

This primary is having a health toll on a lot of democrats.

God speed, Hillary.

We all love you.

Wendy   August 20th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I am a hard core Obama supporter and do recall Ms Tubbs well from the primaries, However, we are all democratics and trully wish Ms Tubbs Jones a very fast and full recovery. Get well soon Ma'am.

JJ   August 20th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Never really cared for her politics but I wish her well and pray she makes a speedy recovery.

CNN: The title of this article is horrible. Very bad grammar.
Can you say "Congresswoman hospiltalized"

True Blue Ohio   August 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I am one of Tubbs-Jones constituents. And though I am an avid Obama supporter, I still respect her legacy. She is a profound woman and I will be keeping her and her family in my prayers.

James in Ohio   August 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Belle,

You may not want to say it, but I will. With Chicago Political thugs around, aka team Obama, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if they or their ardent supporters were involved. We've already seen death threats and threatening actions (dead bunny left on a Clinton SDs car), so I wouldn't put this above Mr. Hope and his supporters.

Timber (ex dem)   August 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

My heart goes out to her and her family.
She knew Hillary would be the best President of The USA, smart lady.

ClintonDem4Cynthia08   August 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

The Democrats are destined to lose in 2008. Lets change politics and vote Green in 2008. Lets send a message that politics as usual is over! Clinton Dems 4 Cynthia !!

Frank, Dayton, Ohio   August 20th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Sorry to correct you, but Tubbs-Jones was definitely NOT the first black U.S. Representative from Ohio. That honor belongs to Louis Stokes (or maybe somebody before him.)

Patman   August 20th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Hey wannabe English teacher, get a life and save your grammar lessons for your brethren in geekdom. We prefer to discuss real issues here!

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   August 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

democrats supporting clinton at all cost instead of the democratic paltform are not only selfish; but are going to cost us this electioon….and guess what? come 2012; there is gonna be payback time…because Hillary will NEVER be a president of the United States!

support Obama wholeheartedly now or karma is gonna catch up with you real soon; or later in 2012. the democratic party is TOAST if Obama doesn't WIN!!!!!!!!

REPUBLICANS ARE READY TO RULE FOR 12 TO 16 YEARS IF DEMOCRATS DONT UNITE!

MAKE YOUR PICK…HILLARY FOR McCAIN or OBAMA for DEMOCRAT?!!

THIS LIFELONG DEMOCRAT IS FOR OBAMA ALL THE WAY - '08/12!!!!!!

Boston For OBAMA   August 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Get well soon Rep Tubbs Jones. I admire your dedication to and support of your candidate Hillary Clinton. GOD BLESS YOU.

In America we say Congresswoman in THE hospital.

NMB   August 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Pull-eeze CNN:
News like this (someone's ill health) just needs to be reported and not open for comments unless they are from Dr. Gupta.

Connie   August 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Maryann Oswego IL.:. , Please forgive me but I must have missed the hateful comments from the Obama supporters that you are calling nasty. There was several that was nasty , but you do not know if they support Obama or McBush.While several have offered prayers to MsJones did say they support Obama , as I was one of them . I also pray for both Obama and McBush' health and safety, thank you. OBAMA 08

Blue Tiger   August 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I wish her a very speedy recovery and thanks for all that she continues to do for Hillary Clinton.

Turnabout is Fair Play   August 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I will admit she got on my nerves even more so than Hillary with her fanatic fatal attraction-like love of Hillary but that's in the past now; I hope she pulls through with flying colors. No one should have to be in bad health at any time in their lives to the point where they have to be hospitalized. Get well and start smiling again Stephanie!

mohamed   August 20th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I wish her well

Tel It Like It Is   August 20th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Best wishes for a healthly recovery !!!

Matthew   August 20th, 2008 11:35 am ET

You Obama people are amazing. Why do you have declare your support for Obama and then wish Stephanie Tubbs Jones well in spite of that support? Obama has nothing to do with this article. Can't you just leave him out of it?

Phil in KC   August 20th, 2008 11:34 am ET

To Anonymous: In the UK, you may say "in hospital". But this is the US. Here we say "in the hospital".
Too bad about Rep. Jones, by the way. Good luck to her.

Rob indetroit   August 20th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Tubbs-Jones is aloyal friend to HRC ,I hope she get's better,so she can help get Obama elected. Obama -Clinton 08.

Shannon, Dallas, Texas   August 20th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Could this possibly be the case of a superdelegate trying to avoid casting a ballot for Hillary Clinton? I could be costly for her to do so politically. I wish you the best Congresswoman.

Joe Kiloz   August 20th, 2008 11:33 am ET

P U M A——A C T I V I T I E S —–P A Y B A C K ! !

anonymous   August 20th, 2008 11:31 am ET

"first black representative"? I guess Congressman Lou Stokes was an alien…. Check your facts CNN.

Tyler in Raleigh   August 20th, 2008 11:31 am ET

I hope she recovers, never want to wish anyone bad health.

But her politics stink.

Belle   August 20th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I wish her a speedy recovery…

Kind of bizarre how Senator Feinstein broke her ankle, and Senator Jones Tubbs in now in the hospital just prior to the Democratic Convention…(I am not suggesting anything, just kind of bizarre)

Complete Morron   August 20th, 2008 11:30 am ET

American grammar - go back to Europe if you don't like it.

AMW   August 20th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Hope she gets well………..what a great representative of brilliance, strength, common sense and doing what is right for America. A true patriot.

MARYANN Oswego IL   August 20th, 2008 11:29 am ET

I hope she is resting well…Ms. Tubbs is a strong woman,I cannot believe the hateful comments from the Obama 08 supporters!!!! Is this what we can expect…this congress woman just happened to support another person…why are most of the Obama people being nasty. This is still America the last time I looked outside and we still have the RIGHT to express our opinions….Regardless who she supported she is still an American ..and with THAT MS.TUBBS you are in all of our PRAYERS today…..

INDEPENDENT NYC   August 20th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Clintons campaign is beginning to look like the Batman movie - everyone closely involved seems to be having some form of bad luck. This is scary and I wonder if its a sign that Clinton might want to reconsider whatever it is she has planned under the table.

California Gold   August 20th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Warm wishes for a speedy recovery.

vic nashville,Tn   August 20th, 2008 11:28 am ET

My prayers for her and get well soon
From strong Hillary supporter

Marie   August 20th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Karma!

RFO   August 20th, 2008 11:24 am ET

I an Obama supporter and hope Stephanie Tubbs Jones is OK, but she is not on my list of favorites.

Obama '08

Nutter!!   August 20th, 2008 11:23 am ET

TO- can't weep I hope she feels better but I will NEVER like this woman Don't Weep IDIOT!!!
Stephanie I pray for a speedy recovery.

North Carolina for Obama Obama Obama   August 20th, 2008 11:23 am ET

I always wondered what all of the racist Hillary supporters stances were on the Black people that supported her since '92, and those who supported her throughout the Primary.

mel   August 20th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Hillary,can do more if she wish but for some reason she is
not. Hillary let step up and help the party.

Get Well Soon   August 20th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Now let's see if Hillary visits Tubbs? I doubt it, she's such a user and a loser.

I don't like her choice in candidates (Clinton), but I wish her a speedy recovery.

Caryn, Washington DC   August 20th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Congresswoman Tubbs you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dave…you're an idiot.

Harold D. Anderson   August 20th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Whatever happened to Louis B. Stokes? I always thougth he was a Black Congressman from Ohio.

CNN again!

Cynthia   August 20th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Hope all goes well for Congresswoman Tubbs and hope when she gets out that she will be 100% behind Senator Obama they way she was for Senator Clinton.

Cookie   August 20th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Stephanie Tubbs-Jones won the congressional seat in Cleveland, Ohio, previously held by Congressman Louis Stokes, also an African-American. My thoughts and prayers are with her. I look forward to her feisty support for Senator Obama.

Dee/Warwick   August 20th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Get well soon Stephanie, the DNC needs you.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 11:19 am ET

dave must be a cheney supporter-like him he has no heart.

john   August 20th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Hmm, here's to you Stepanie! Bollomw UP!

Black Woman With Eyes Open   August 20th, 2008 11:19 am ET

That's because Hillary worked her to death trying to "pretend" she likes black people, and I'm black.

Tubbs was the biggest Cheshire Cat, smiling behind a woman who neither cares or thinks about her, or black people–except when she needs our votes.

I hope the Congresswoman will get better, physically and mentally. I also hope she comes to her senses and stop promoting someone who uses people every chance she gets.

I want to say this is karma, but as a black woman, I can't do that to another black woman even if she supports Hill the Pill.

Crush Rush   August 20th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Check the poor woman for poisoning,dont be fooled,the Republicans will do anything not to lose.

tom   August 20th, 2008 11:18 am ET

How do Obama supporters reconcile their love for Tubbs and her support for Clinton? If Ferraro was hopitalized they would be dancing in the streets, and firing their AK-47s. Obama supporters only further divide America.

Adam   August 20th, 2008 11:17 am ET

I hope she's ok.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 11:17 am ET

dave .thats downright rude and insensitive.CNN WHY WOULD YOU POST THIS KIND OF SICK COMMENTS?you wont post half the comments i make,but, you'll post this kind of sick trask.

Jennifer   August 20th, 2008 11:17 am ET

First Feinstein, now Tubbs. I find it odd they're having health issues right before the convention. Hope she feels better soon.

Get Well Soon   August 20th, 2008 11:16 am ET

You can always count on the slimeballs to sleaze out from under the rocks (Dave) Didn't your mother teach you, if you can't say something nice keep your effen mouth shut?

Danny, OH   August 20th, 2008 11:16 am ET

They say things that you say come back to hunt you. And this is to all the PUMAs. You remember Hillary said Obama does not have the experience to lead. My question is, how does the experienced be 2nd to the inexperienced?
Her own bad things she said are right now hunting her and they are going to hunt her for a long time.

J.C.   August 20th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Politicians must be all stressed out in this election.
You can't say they haven't worked hard enough.

hillybilly   August 20th, 2008 11:15 am ET

praying for you!

MsAnnette, Little Rock, AR   August 20th, 2008 11:13 am ET

My prayer is that she has a speedy recovery.
Obama '08

carolflowery   August 20th, 2008 11:12 am ET

God bless, heal quickly

Dana from the Chi   August 20th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hope she recover's soon. Although I never agreed with her!!! OBAMA 08/012

Anthony, Miami   August 20th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Dave. How big a jerk must someone be to read that a woman who has been a committed public servant her entire life is rushed to the hospital, and all they can think to do is take a shot at her? Sad, pathetic and mean for absolutely no reason. May you have good health and long life.

Remy   August 20th, 2008 11:07 am ET

This is not a news to public consumption.

Rudy NYC   August 20th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Get well.

Wasn't this lady on the DNC committee that met on May 30 regarding FL and MI delegates?

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 20th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Speedy recovery Senator Jones.

Houston, TX   August 20th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Get well soon!!!!!!

J.C.   August 20th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Why do politicians tend to get injured or sick just before conventions?

PELOSI SUCKS   August 20th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Get well Stephanie, I love yoU!

Yes We CAN!   August 20th, 2008 11:02 am ET

I am an Obama supporter, but I like Stephanie and pray for her good health.

Get better soon and use your feisty personality to go after McBush!

Steve From Dallas   August 20th, 2008 11:02 am ET

The Obamaites are taking out Hillary delegates… first the Chair of the Arkansas party was shot, then Feinstein had her leg broken now this…. will they Obamaites stop their madness…

Chris11   August 20th, 2008 10:58 am ET

She is in my thoughts and prayers…

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 20th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I hope she is soon out of the hospital and is alright. This is not political. It is respect for a fellow human being.

Michael-NYC   August 20th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie on the campaign trail when I campaigned for Hillary. She is an amazing, remarkable woman - who stands strong in what she believes in.

I wish her a speedy recovery.

Val, Ky   August 20th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Many prayers for a speedy recovery.

Anne/stone mountain Ga   August 20th, 2008 10:54 am ET

God Bless. I hope you get better soon…

fred   August 20th, 2008 10:53 am ET

I wish her well

Lucious Leftfoot   August 20th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Although I disagreed with her throughout the primaries, here's to her speedy recovery

Chris, NJ   August 20th, 2008 10:52 am ET

No one ever said you needed to have good grammar to be a liberal blog writer…

Rave   August 20th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I hope she will recover soon and back in action
OBAMA (2008 -16)

can't weep   August 20th, 2008 10:50 am ET

I hope she feels better but I will NEVER like this woman.

Connie   August 20th, 2008 10:50 am ET

My prayers and thought are with Ms. Jones, I am praying for her full recovery. OBAMA08 Connie from Indiana

Anonymous   August 20th, 2008 10:46 am ET

'Congresswoman in the hospital'

What kind of grammar is that?!

'Congresswoman in hospital'

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