October 5, 2008
Posted: 09:46 AM ET
Sen. Biden looked on as his wife, Jill, introduced him recently in Wisconsin.
Sen. Biden looked on as his wife, Jill, introduced him recently in Wisconsin.

(CNN) — Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Biden is cancelling his campaign events for Saturday and Sunday as his mother-in-law battles a serious illness.

The Senator from Delaware's campaign spokesman, David Wade, put out a statement saying "the campaign has cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule today and tomorrow because of a serious illness in Jill Biden's family. Hospice has advised the Bidens to remain close by, and we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy."

Wade is referring to Biden's wife's mother, Bonny Jacobs, who is in a hospice in Pennsylvania.

Biden was scheduled to speak in Washington D.C. and then attend a fund-raiser in the nation's capitol Saturday night. Sunday he was expected to campaign in Virginia.

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Ernie in LA   October 4th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

If McCain would have canceled anything for anythng he would have been wrong. I can just hear the Dems now.

Diana   October 4th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family………this is how republicans and democrats differ and we all should…. because I am a republican

Josh in San Antonio Texas   October 4th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

It's good to know that some of those in Washington still have their priorities straight – our prayers are with you and yours Senator.

jm from sc   October 4th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

May God bless Biden and his family.

maynard hopkins wi   October 4th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

good luck joe my prayers are with you

Jusme   October 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

My prayers go out to you and your family.

Joe Biden "The Person before Politics"

Obama/Biden all the way

Seanie   October 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you and your family and give the family strength it needs during this time of transition.

miriam with hope   October 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

may god blessings be with you jill and joe biden.

armando dagostino   October 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Joe Biden won the vp debate easily. He only missed a chance to put Palen away with the put down of responding to 'there you go again." with an answer like "Sarah, I not Dan Qualle and your no Ronald Regan."

Australian View   October 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Our prayers are with you Senator Biden and Jill Biden and her family.

Mary   October 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

M\y thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are truly a caring human being. God Bless you and your family at this time.

jason, tx   October 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The Lord be with you and your family Sen. Biden!

CS   October 4th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

God bless you, Senator, and peace be with your family at this difficult time.

Cathy   October 4th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Everyone will hold you and your family in our dearest thoughts. May your family find peace in this difficult time.

K in Oregon   October 4th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Sen. Biden

We support you in this time of hardship. Our prayers are with you and Jill.

Nobody Asked Larry But...   October 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Senator Joe Biden stays true to form: a dedicated family man who puts his family first. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family Joe.

April   October 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I will keep you and your family in my daily prayers

corine smith   October 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

May god blessed you and you family our prayer are with you and your family

mihal   October 4th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

We love you and your family. Stay strong and may peace be with you all!

Shirley-Ohio   October 4th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Sen Biden may god bless you and your family.

LT   October 4th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Wishing Bonnie for a speedy recovery. Bless.

Molly   October 4th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Good luck to your family.

On Obama – CNN do you only post pro-obama comments????
Finally – Palin & the media is reporting the Facts about obama and all his Radical "friends".

Colin   October 4th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

We are all with you Joe and Jill. You are an inspiration to all of us.

janet   October 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

You are a great son-in-law and our prayers are with you and your wife Jill

Jonathan   October 4th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

We're all praying for you and your family, Sen. Biden.

Carole   October 4th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

My prayers are with the Biden family.

Ellen4Obama   October 4th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Joe, you are my hero. Having been in the same place (as both a daughter and a daughter-in-law) my heart hopes you, Jill and your family know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

No Country For Old Men   October 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Joe you are a good man. God bless you and your family.
Our prayers are also with you.

Deborah from NC   October 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Having just experienced the same thing with my mother two years ago, my prayers are with the Biden family. It is heart-rending to lose a mother, but hospice is such a blessing. Prayers and hugs!

emily   October 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Bless you and your family Senatoe Biden

Amy   October 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

So sad to hear. Best wishes Joe, Jill and the entire family.

Jan   October 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

My prayers to you and your family, Sen. Biden.

Mary - PA   October 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Sen. Biden, our prayers are with your mother-in-law and your family.

gg   October 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

God Bless you and your family Senator Biden.

David and Diane Friese   October 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

To the Biden family,

During this moment our thoughts are with your family!

David and Diane

pat MO   October 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Our thoughts are with you, Sen. Biden. Again you demonstrate the importance of family.

Jann in Denver   October 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Joe is doing the right thing by cancelling to support his mother-in-law and his wife and family. This is real family values.

bobbi   October 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

our prayers are with you.

MLH   October 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Senator and Mrs. Biden, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Ann   October 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Dear Senator and Mrs. BIden. We lost a loved one today who was in hospice care. Please know we are praying for your family. We think of you as family.

Cris Madrigal   October 4th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Biden were glad that you believe that Family is better then Politics. Hope everything turns out fine.

Simmy   October 4th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Prayers with you and your family Sen, Biden. Stay strong and encouraged, you have a wonderful family and a concerned nation holding you up.

Bruce   October 4th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

May god keep her close. I wish you the best.

cmc   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

My prayers are with you,Senator Biden. This is a article about a sick family member, not politcal fodder. Please respect this man whether you agree with him or not.

Abbey   October 4th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Wish her quick recovery…. best wishes.

Joshua College Station Texas   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Best wishes to Joe and his family at this time.

Al Ram   October 4th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Mr. and Mrs. Biden and family….our prayers are with you.

New_Dem   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

May god bless you and your family, Senator. My father's last days were spent in a hospice in Pennsylvania. The people at the hospice facilities are absolute saints. Your mother-in-law will be in hands guided by god.

acamp   October 4th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Independent   October 4th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Be where you are needed. Always, always … family first. The rest of America will wait for you. Our prayers are with Mrs. Biden's mother and her family.

Roz - Arizona 4 Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

We are praying for you and your family Senator Biden.

Hannah Storm   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Biden family at this time. I just recently lost my own grandfather and know how difficult this time can be.

Rebecca   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Nice to see at least one of the VP candidates feels it's important to spend time off the campaign trail supporting his family when they have special needs.

therealmarie   October 4th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Senator Biden is such an honorable man. God Bless him and his family. He will be in my prayers and I hope for the best in his mom-in-law's illness.

Anonymous   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Thinking of the Bidens, and Bonnie, God Bless

tatanka   October 4th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Joe being a devoted family man needs to be with his family at a time like this. Just wait mccain and palin will have something deroggatory to say about Joe and his family.

Cathy   October 4th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Biden family in this difficult time. Family has always been first with Senator Biden; it is no surprise that he demonstrates this in his daily actions.

Independent   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Now that's a reason to suspend a campaign. Our prayers are with you Joe.

Sarah....and my last name isn't Palin   October 4th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Prayers for your family.

Gia in Los Angeles   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire Biden family. Bless you.

Pam   October 4th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jill and your entire family, Senator Biden. God Bless!
(and thank you for the extraordinary debate this past week! You were superb!!)

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

God's comfort be with you and your family through this.

mid missouri 4 Obama/Biden   October 4th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I understand hospice to well Sen and Mrs Biden…My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warmly,
Dawn

Lenise   October 4th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

You did really well in the debate and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Obama/Biden 08

Terry / Sumas, Wa / Republican   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Senator Biden,
My family and I will pray for yours, take care of what is always a first priority and God will be there with you.

Gail in SC   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Thoughts and prayers to Sen. Biden and his wife, Jill. May God keep you in his loving arms and carry you through this difficult time as he has carried you so many times before. God bless you all!

Democrat   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I wish them well.

Sue, MI   October 4th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

My heart goes out to both Jill and Joe. Those final days of a long illness are so hard to cope with, especially when you are losing a beloved parent. May your family, friends and faith help you cope during this difficult time!

Republican Woman for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

So sorry to hear that! Our thoughts & prayers are with you Jill and Joe.

KEATING 5   October 4th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Handle your busness Joe.
See you soon.
Kind reguards for your Mom-n-Law. God Bless Her and your Family.

cristina   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dylan   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Joe is the man. Family comes first.

Ray from CA   October 4th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, Senator Biden

I can see clearly   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

We're with you, Joe!

Pat   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Thinking of you , your wife and family at this sad time with the ill health of your Mother-in-law. You truly are a family man to be proud of.

Dems 08   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

We hope she is better, we need you Joe!

Meridith   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

God Bless you and your family. Our prayers are with your family Senator Biden.

aj new york   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family in your time of need, God blesses Senator Joe Biden

Victoria Martin   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Sen. Biden, May God be with you and your family at this time.

yeah right   October 4th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

God bless you and your family Sen. and Dr. Biden. We pray that God would guide you all through this difficult time.

liteitup50   October 4th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

My thoughts and prays are with at this difficult time. May you remain strong and may the hands of God engulf you and your family. God Bless you all.
Anne

sophia nyc   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

May she get well soon.

K. Smith   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

it is clear that Senator Biden cares for his family and is putting his families needs first, unlike Sarah Palin who seems to enjoy parading her family and all their problems around for everyone to see.
Which of these two candidates is exhibiting a Christ like life?
Which would you call a Christain?
May our Lord, Jesus, comfort the Biden family

Griff   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I have added I was Serving my Country In Kenya at the time.. It was not my fault I never made it Home.. That was back in 1959…
STILL DON'T WANY ANY SYMPATHY… More to do WITH WHT THIS ADD IN AN ELECTION YEAR????????????????

Boston Bean   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

May GOD speed her recovery as we pray for you and your family. GOD BLESS

first time voter   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Best wish's to you and your family Mr. Biden

Lisa   October 4th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

God bless and I hope things turn out better than expected.

Joy Bartlett   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

My prayers are there for both Joe, Jill and the Biden family members during this difficult time.

Norma Jensen   October 4th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Wanted to compliment you on the debate. You won hands down, with a very professional, and kind way considering the very unqualified opponent for the national stage.

My husband, 3 years ago had hospice (a wonderful group) at our home, so my heart goes out to your family at this most difficult time.

Ms. G   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Senator Biden. May God brings you and your family comfort. God bless you.

Nepali for Obama   October 4th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I hope nasty and ditriest attacks without any base by lipsticks used by McShame will leave Senator Biden respecting this as a "Family Privacy"

We join hands and our prayers for his mother-in-law and his family.

Peace.

EWHATLEY   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

You and you family is in our prayers, Sen & Mrs Biden.

Generation X   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Biden did great in the debate against stupid Ms. Alaska!!!

Cynthia   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sen. Biden and Family,

Charlotte   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Didn't someone make a comment about Sarah having family obligations? My best regards to Senator Biden and his family, no one should be expected to forget about their families, inorder to serve their country.

The high road   October 4th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

FIRST I WOULD APPRECIATE HAVING MY COMMENTS POSTED.

TO SEN. AND MRS. BIDEN AND THEIR FAMINLY MY WIFE AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR STRENGTH AND COURAGE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND BRING YOU PEACE.

mart   October 4th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

We love you Joe and Jill. The prayers of my entire family are with you. God bless you for your sincererity and authenticity. The other side has been trying to fake it, and we can read through………..we wish you all the best

benedict   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

my prayers goes to the woman senator biden is a man of honour may the lord be with you and your entire family.

Tamarra   October 4th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

God bless and prayers will be sent up for your family.

David McMahon   October 4th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Sen. Biden,
Our prayers are with you and your entire family.

Kristen   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

So sorry to hear that. Our thought are with your wife and you. Give our love to all involved.

MM   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

May and you and your family find strength in each other and the prayers of all of us for you.

Don   October 4th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Sen. Biden is such a good man. His values are real, and honest. He cares for his family.
I have so much respect for him.

Amy in MN   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

It's nice to see a politician put his family first in a quiet manner…

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joe and Jill *hugs*

gEnie   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Senator Biden, we're here for you just take your time with your love ones and i'm sure everything will be okay with your faith.

Jason   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Stay strong Joe and Jill.. My thoughts and prayers are with you..

Inutah   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I'm sending Joe and Jill Biden good thoughts an and prayers from Utah.

ines   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Best wishes to the Bidens.

Babs   October 4th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The Bidens are in our prayers.

Peridot, Atlanta   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Our prayers are with you. Do return to the campaign soon, we need you.

J.MCKINNEY   October 4th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Family first our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and Jill Biden .

Praying for American   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

God Bless you and your family.

Our prayers are with you all

Chitown8   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

My family thoughts and prayers are with you Senator.

Obama FOREVER!!   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hey Joe! our love, prayers and confort to you and family. You guys are doing pretty well. since family is ideal go take care of that. Barrack will keep the fire burning until ur return. Thank God it is not Failin/mcshame you are leaving behind. Else on ur return, they must have cancelled the whole campaign event.
Go OBAMA/BIDEN @ 2008

tishoogle   October 4th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sen. Biden, we will be praying for your mother-in-law and family!

RSB   October 4th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Your priorities are in the right place, Joe. God bless you both.

Joe MT   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Peace be with you and your family Senator.

Jbailey   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

We are praying for you Vice President Biden

Obama-Biden 08

Scott   October 4th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Bless you and your family Sen. Biden

Smeryl62   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

May God support your family, and know that we are all praying for you.

Sheila   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Sen. Biden, you won the debate, you won our hearts long ago, you've got our prayers during this difficult time.

Get through this struggle and then back onto the campaign trail where you can look forward to turning your strong lead into a spectacular victory on Nov. 4.

God Bless.

Grace   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

God Bless you and your family at this trying time Senator Biden. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

GOP GO AWAY   October 4th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Be with your family Senator Biden and God bless.

Baylady   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Wishing you and your family all the best……..

Paul, EP Tx   October 4th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Biden seems like a good man. too bad for democrats he's not at the top of the ticket. He also knows Obama isn't qualified. check out his debates with Obama on youtube. revealing and sad.
Biden's too good for Obama. Hope all is well with his family.

Real Talk   October 4th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Your family is in our prayers Joe. By the way this is a real reason to suspend your campaign. No Gimmicks, Just family first.
God Bless you and your family Joe.

Joe in Mn   October 4th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Best to you and yours Biden.

Joe Regis   October 4th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

A conforting presence can go a long way on the road to recovery.

The Dems message of change resonate a lot with average American this year that the movement, the becon of light will continue to shine throughout America.

Nevertheless, your presence is indispensable. Above all else, I wish her a speedy recovery.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Anette_In_Ohio   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

We will keep the Bidens and extended family in our prayers.

USA Patriot   October 4th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

We love you, Joe! May God continue to bless and keep you and your family.

CNN censors the comments it wishes to show   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

The focus of this article is NOT on McCain's preparation for the debate, it is about the fact that he is going to e "resort" which for some (obvious CNN) reason seems to be newsworthy.

Of course, CNN chooses to ignore the extreme extravagance that Obama has in every step of his campaign – like his PALATIAL, supersized, super fuel using, super emissions emitting campaign jumbo jet, complete with egotistical "Obama presidential seal". How presumptuous this elitist is, and how meaningless his behavior renders McCain's weekend visit to a "resort".

Ken Pittsburgh   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Joe
May god hold her in his hands and may she find peace

Cheryl   October 4th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

My thoughts are with the Biden family.

Myrna Ulrich   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

May God watch Over You and Your family and Put His loving arms around you and your beloved family during this difficult time… I lost Both My Mother and Sister in Law earlier this Year.. Myrna and family in Wisconsin

Candia   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

My best wishes to Jill Biden, her mother, and the rest of the family.

Griff   October 4th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I was 5000 Miles away from Home. When I lost my Mum 3 month after I last saw her…… She was kind of Fit, even though she had been ikll for years with Asmah.. I never even went to the Funeral… The last time I saw her when I caught the bus into town…. Symathy I dont need…. I was only 19yrs old….. Sympathy…. ?????????????????

Luc   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

our prayer are with you and your family, may God be with you and your family.

Nancy Bertelsen   October 4th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Same here Sen. Biden.

Jace   October 4th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

We are with you and your family in thoughts and prayer

kteachums   October 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

While he is going through all of this, sending his son off to war, dealing with illness of his mother-in-law, the McCain campaign is
calling him a liar in the debates. The people are sick of this smear .

God bless you Senator Biden! You are indeed a saint with all you
have had to carry on your shoulders.

Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan   October 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Dear Sen Biden and Mrs Biden and Family,
I am sorry you all are going through this difficult time.
My prayers are with you.

Tom   October 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Godspeed to all the Biden family. They have had plenty to deal with lately, with a son deploying for Iraq, a mother ill, and Biden still able to hit it out of the park at the debate. Salt of the earth, baby!

annie - never again a dem.   October 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

This is just how brainwashed '0′ cult followers are "thoughts & prayers" should be with his mother-in-law not him. '0′ cult followers can no longer think straight!

yanick   October 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I hope everything goes well with the Biden's family. Go OBAMA & BIDEN

LEF in Virginia   October 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Praying for you and your family, Senator — God Bless You.

Pete in San Francisco   October 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Jill and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.

annick, Washington DC   October 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Jill and Joe, we will keep you in prayer . We have your back.

annie - never again a dem.   October 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Maybe o'biden will shed another tear! Remember when they hung Sen. Clinton for shedding a tear? non-journalist said she was too weak to run country.

C   October 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

God bless the family Joe! Way to wack the opposition in the debate! Score now Obama/Biden (2), McBush/Failin (0)!

Canadians for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

My God be with you, Jill and Family…thoughts and prayers!

Sunday Alabi   October 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Take care of your family. You and your family are in pur prayers.

Debbie   October 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

My family and I hold you and your family in thought and prayer Senator Biden as you face this dificult and sad time.

Felines for Freedom   October 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Family first. Now that's refreshing. His counterpart has a pregnant unwed teen and an infant with congenital defects but she has not canceled appearances. I love the GOP idea of family values.

Best wishes to your mother-in-law and son, Senator Biden.

Julie   October 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Prayers of comfort for your family during this difficult time, Senator Biden.

It is Obama-Biden in 2008 and 2012   October 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I pray that in all respects you [ Sen. Biden, his mother-in-law, and Jill Biden and the family ] may prosper and be in good health, just as your [ their ] soul prospers. – 3 John 2:1

Justice   October 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Joe Biden symbolizes strength and faith on so many levels. May God Bless him and his family.

Clinton Democrat for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Here come the angry right-wingers who are going to claim how this is a planned effort to get Sen. Biden off the ticket and Sen. Ciinton on the ticket…

Like President Clinton says, "I love Joe Biden," and Sen. Biden made Gov. Palin look more empty and out of her league than she was during the interviews with Katie Couric

Michael-4 Obama/ Biden   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Our thought and prayers are with you and your family, Sen. Biden..God bless you and yours…

clinton   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Family first, just the way it should be. God Bless

David E for Obama/Biden   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

my thoughts and prayers are with Jill, Joe & their families

Flag Fan   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

May the Lord grant you and your family peace through this challenging time.

Blessings.

muffy   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

God be with Jill's mother. It is so sad that she is so ill at this time in your life. You are both such wonderful people and I pray for you.

Stacy Clarks, TX   October 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

My thoughts with you and your family senator!!!

much love!!

Tracey   October 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

yes, my family's thoughts and prayers are with you, too.

Melissa   October 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

That is a real family values kind of man.

Best wishes for health and healing.

Marie   October 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This is a man with a clear sense of priority. I respect and admire him. He is as qualified to be President as he is VP. He truly has an understanding of the average American, because he has been there. His record shows that he means what he says. He is a man of honor and integrity, and a great family man. I will pray for him and his family as he goes through this sad and difficult time.

Leah,Texas   October 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Senator Biden, you and your family are in our prayers.

Jill-IN   October 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I have lost both of my elderly parents in the past 18 months and know that no matter what the age or circumstances it is always hard to say goodbye. My prayers are with Jill Biden and her family.

Watermann   October 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

America, why are there no more comments? Don`t you recognize any more a trustworthy and honest human being among all those hate mongers?

Derek   October 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Joe be with your family You are going to win anyway! And the world will be a better place..

Diana Ewing NJ   October 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Senator Biden, as many years ago, you make the right choice.. You again have made the correct choice to stand by your family…. you and your wife will have our prayers and respect…

Your choices are why we want you in the Washington for us all… Family First as we are part of your family

Lisa, MD   October 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and family :-)

stephen   October 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Yeah, our thought and prayers are with him in this trying moment when the economy is in shumble.I wish her a speedy recovery and well being.

yvonne coffey   October 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Our prayers are with you Senator Biden, and Jill

Debbie   October 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Senator Biden is a man who has his priorities in line. Our thoughts are with him and Jill.

Kevin   October 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

as if joe hasn't been through enough already …

hang in there joe

precilla dreams   October 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

sen.biden stay strong during this very trying time,we all give you,jill and the rest of your family, all of our thoughts and prayers. and may god bleess all of you. obama/biden we are with you.

Lee   October 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

not-pure-bred 04   October 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Our prayers and thoughts are wiht you and your family. May you feel the angels at your side.

KCKatwoman   October 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

My husband and I are thinking about you and your family at this time. Our hearts go out to you and we wish you peace. While McCain is basking in some retreat in the Arizona sun, you are forced to deal with hospice and stay "close" to your family. We admire you. You are the true America family spirit; we don't see you leaving your wife in her time of need as did McCain.

JImmy in California   October 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

You go and care for your family Joe. Things will be just fine until you return. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Heather, Cleveland, OH   October 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Joe and Jill,
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Good luck to you both. You are in my prayers.

1love   October 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

May the peace of the Lord be with you. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathleen   October 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Even though I support the McCain/Palin ticket I do send my prayers and thoughts out to the Biden family. God Bless.

ncharge   October 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

God Bless You Sen. Biden… We stand with you, your family and Obama.

We rid ourselves of Palin/Todd along with McCain since she doesn't acknowledge she is running with McCain. Wink! Wink! You Betcha!

McCain better be careful because Sarah and First Dude is planning to pull a fast one on him… First Dude run's Alaska and Sarah sits back and enjoy the spotlight so she doesn't have to think more than our children in the 6th grade.

God Bless You Sen. Biden!

Pray together   October 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

From my family to yours Sen. (Mr.) .Biden. God Bless. By the way you did very well during your debate with Gov. Palin.

rosangel..change that im waiting for   October 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

WE ARE ALL WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY VICE-PRESIDENT. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

Adele from Philadelphia   October 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Our prayers are with the Senator and his family

John Flatt & Joyce Bator (Flatt)   October 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Jill -

Our thoughts are with you and Joe at tis difficult time.

Sincerely,
Joyce & John

ohio   October 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

god bless her ADN YOU BUDEN!!!!!!!!

Joseph Adewole   October 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

We are there with you Joe, it shall be well with your family…..The Lord is your stength

allen   October 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

My prayers go out to the Biden family. May God Bless and keep you.

big_puppy   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Sen. Obama appreciates you, Sen. Biden and he can and will hold down the campigan until your family has the time it needs to deal with your wife's mother. Our prayers are with you and the family.

I Invented the McMuffin... and fire   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Bless you and your family in this difficult time. You are an honorable man Mr. Biden

Anne   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Our prayers are with your wife, Jill, and family, and with you, Senator.
Blessed be.

Keisha M.   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Senator Biden, we'll keep your family in our prayers.

Linda--Nebraska   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Please care for family first, Senator and Mrs Biden!! It is one of the things we love about you–your family is of top priority and always has been. We will all hold the fort for you till you can come back.

ANGIE   October 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Senator Biden you and your wonderful family are in my prayers

Carol, NC for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

My prayers are with you Senator Biden and your family. God Bless.

Tobias Homer   October 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

He knows where his priorities are. what about the hyperactive VP candidate with a Down's infant? as the father of a genetically handicapped son, I don't see how she thinks she can take care of her baby and run the country. we were two parents who did not manage much else for several years…

Deb (New York)   October 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Griff   October 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

No reason for Favoritismmmmmmmmsssssssssssssssss

Jen   October 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Senator Biden

You moved me with your emotional story about being a single parent at the debate. While watching you speak, I realize how very real and authentic you are, not to mention what an amazing father and husband you are as well. Those deep rooted family values that you and Barack bring will take this country into the new century with confidence. What many people forget is that you had disability in problems with stuttering and clearly over time you found a way to manage that and still become one of the greatest debaters of our time. What a true hero. Senator, it will be our honor to salute you and Barack as the new leaders of the mostpowerful in the country in the world. We are thinking of you and your family during this trying time.

maddie   October 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

The Bidens are such a likeable couple. Not to mention his wife makes Sara Palin look like chump change!

Carmen   October 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Prayers and thoughts are with you Sen Biden.

brian   October 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I hope she has decent health care. Good luck and my thoughts are with you and your family, Joe!

vince   October 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Thoughts and prayers. God bless.

World Citizen   October 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

God bless your Family Sen.Biden.me and my family are with you in prayers

Micki   October 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Family First – love that about you Senator Biden. You will be missed and the voters will be disappointed but all will understand. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mike Dallas   October 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

All the best to both you and your family!

momma's for obama and biden   October 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Family First,
May god be with you and your family during thing tough time.

Leigh   October 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Take the time that you need, Senator Biden. You did a fantastic job in the debate and I, for one, thank you. Prayers to you and your family.

abina   October 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

My prayers for you and your family Mr. Biden.

nancy   October 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Good thoughts and prayers to the Biden family.

MrsCorie   October 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I will say a prayer for you and your family Sen. Biden. God Bless!

Amy from Michigan   October 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

We respect you, Senator Biden, for putting family first. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

barbara   October 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Senator Biden, our thoughts and prayers and with and your family.

springer   October 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Best of luck to you and your family.

RJ Show me state   October 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

god bless you joe, for us senoir cisistens and our children. go obama

Tamara -- LV   October 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Future V.P. Biden,

It's warming to see a man SO in love with his wife that he'd be there for her, no matter what.

Jill is lucky to have you. My thoughts to you & your family in this time of sorrow.

Proud supporter for Obama   October 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

My thoughts and prayers are with you Joe and your family.

Maggie VT   October 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Stay close, Joe, we will pray for you and Jill and your family.

Sherrie F.   October 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Our prayer's are with the entire Biden Family!

Molly   October 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Be with your family now.

Obama is a Radical Fraud.

KB from Phoenix, AZ   October 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Take care of your family…

Our prayers are with you!

jackie4Obama/Biden   October 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Our family is praying for you Sen. Biden and family

barbara goehring   October 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

My prayers are with you and your family. You were GREAT in the debate.!!!!

maripil   October 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I pray and hope for Sen. Biden's mother-in-law's quick recovery and bless her heart!! Sen. Biden is a true gentleman and a respectable government official who never took advantage of his powerful position. As a matter of official record he is one of the poorest senators serving in the senate if not the poorest! May God bless Sen. Biden!

gene   October 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

There are no comments posted yet… but I'll say this… If anyone tries to compare Biden's reason to stopping campaigning while defending McCain's… you deserve to burn in hell.

Jon   October 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Joe, you've got character. Best wishes to you and your family.

Audrey   October 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

We will be praying for your family Sen. Biden.

Joe   October 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

May the Good Lord be with your family and may he bless each one of you.

TJ Johnson   October 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Biden will drop out of the race just like we predicted so that O'Bomber can bring in Hillary.

carlos   October 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

you will always be a leader

PA-MOM-4-OBAMA   October 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Stay strong as you always have. You'll have an angel on your shoulder going forward.

Bowie-MD-all4OBAMA   October 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

may God bless and keep your family

Zion   October 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

God Bless.

mother of three girls   October 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

MORE THAN ANY TIME I FEEL THAT OBAMA CHOIC FOR BIDEN WAS THE BEST … THE PERSON WHO CARE ABOUT HIS FAMILY WILL CARE ABOUT US BECAUSE WE WILL BE HIS BIG FAMILY … WE WISH HIS MOTHER IN LAW THE BEST …
OBAMA / BIDEN 08

Mrs. Texas Teacher!   October 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Senator Biden, I know how this feels. You simply cannot focus on anything else when a loved one is getting ready to cross over. You know they are going to the better place, but you also know how very much you will miss them. You are doing the right thing to support your family at this time. I respect that.

Wonder what the other side will say. How will they use this to benefit themselves? I'm becoming a cynic!

Tell Mom to get better   October 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

In the Obama campaign we treat everyone like family-Even John McCain and Sarah Palin.

I hope Jill's mother gets better. Joe hope to see you back out soon. Take care and may god bless the Bidens.

Thanks,

Jackson Family in FL

Sam in Seattle   October 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

May God bless you and your family, especially during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are filling the Universe for all of you.

cecil   October 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Take Care Joe!

GOP HYPOCRITS   October 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Wishing you God's sufficient grace in your time of grief Senator Biden.

A Voice from Texas - Lee   October 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Yes Joe we all have you in our prayers

Elizabeth - Wise County - TEXAS   October 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

God Bless the Biden family.

TexicoFrom Mexico   October 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Yes family is so much more important than trying to fight the lies and smears of a lying stinking PIG from Alaska.

Our prayers are with you and your family Joe!

Veterans for Obama

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   October 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

God bless the Biden family.

Liz AZ   October 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Praying for you and your family, Sen. Biden.

Cuban-mami-4-OBAMA   October 4th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sen. Biden.

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