Biden's mother-in-law dies
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WILMINGTON, Delaware (CNN) - Joe Biden's spokesman said the Delaware senator would be canceling campaign events Monday and Tuesday in the wake of his mother-in-law's death Sunday.
"Other details will follow, but we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time," wrote Biden spokesman David Wade.
Bonny Jacobs, Jill Biden's mother, had been sick for a long time and was living in a hospice.
Wade announced Saturday that Sunday and Monday's events were canceled after doctors told the family to stay close by. He said the family is now together at home in Wilmington.
The death comes the same day Biden's son Beau deploys with his National Guard unit to a mobilization station in Texas before a tour in Iraq.
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ANDREW!!I I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE NOT ONE OF MY FRIENDS. SHAME ON YOU. PEACE TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joe Biden has shown what a decent man of character he is by suspending campaign events before and after his Mother-in-law's death. He has ALWAYS been there when his family needed him, just as he will always be there when our country needs him. My deepest sympathy to Senator Biden, Jill, and the entire family...and my best wishes and prayers go with his son who is headed for Iraq.
To the Jacobs And Biden family.Our deepest simpathy, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at these trying times. Rest in peace Mrs Jacobs.
Andrew October 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET
Ahhh who cares
McCain/ Palin 08
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You should be totally ashamed!
So very sorry for your loss. We're with you all the way
Talk about a tough day – god's speed Senator Biden...
My prayers are with the Biden family and their loved ones.
II am so sorry for the loss of your loved one, I pray God will give you peace.
Andrew–that is why we can't stomach your side.
I am so sorry for your loss. It would have been wonderful for her to see Joe sworn in as VP. She will be watching over your family and with you in January. God Bless your family and keep your son safe.
Andrew,
I hope you end up in Hospice some day – I'll bet you'll "care" then, you evil son of a .....
To Andrew the Jerk...Not the time for partisan politics.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom/Mom-in-Law. Kay and Bill
Andrew October 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET
Ahhh who cares
McCain/ Palin 08
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And may you and your family burn in Hell after a comment like that. Disgusting Republican filth.
I'm sure Sarah Palin will ignore the Biden family's family sadness at this time, like she did during the debate, when Senator Biden had a moment. This poor excuse for a woman, is about as cold, and calculating ,as any woman I have seen. Our thoughts are with the Senators family , as i'm sure most American's are.
So sorry about your loss. May God bring you much peace and comfort during this difficult time.
To Senator Joe Biden and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of loss.
R.I.P., Bonny Jacobs. Our thoughts and condolences are with Senator Biden and his family.
Deepest Sympathy to the Jocobs and Biden Family, May God Bless and keep you and Your family safe and secure. We Love You!
God Bless Jill and Joe and the family,Your in our Heart's and prayers.
May the Lord be with you both at this time.
Sir I wish it was you that was running for President!
Then YOU would have my vote.
Again sorry for your lose.
Love and prayers for the Biden family.
Obama/Biden '08
My deepest simpathy.
@Andrew
You're just a sick, poor bastard.
My deepest sympathy to your mother inlaw, Joe. I pray that her soul rest in peace. You should take your time and we will be glad about it.
R.I.P.
stupid comments from andrew but this is always the republicans behave even in such difficult times.
Sorry for your loss Mr. Biden and family