Biden's mother-in-law dies
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/10/05/art.bidenslean1005.gi.jpg caption="Jill Biden's mother died Sunday. Sen. Biden has canceled his campaign events planned for Monday and Tuesday."]
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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How sad that Mrs. Jacobs will not get to see her daughter be "second" lady. My sincerest condolences to the Jacobs/Biden family.
Andrew, that was so rude. You are being very disrespectful. Leave it to a republican to say oh cares when someone dies. God Bless you Joe and Jill.
May God bless and comfort Sen. Joe. So glad such a sensitive, real and professional will be joining Sen. Obama as President and Vice President on Nov. 4. Your mother in law will be very proud.
Wow Andrew, you must be a true disgusting republican, it shows.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Biden family
don't be a jerk
my prayers are with you Joe and Jill
Joe, Jill, and Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Losing someone you love and care about is never easy. Take the time you need with your family. Time does heal eventually. I hope all will respect them at this time. We will all be waiting for your return.
OBAMA-BIDEN 2008
Said like a true republican Andrew.
Andrew...(McCain/Palin 08)....you should be ashamed of yourself...its a these times we show sympathy not politics...you are a moron with a capital M...
Rest in Peace! May the grace of God be with you!
May the family find comfort through the Lord in this difficult time
Jacobs/Biden Family, Peace be with you & yours at this most difficult time in your life. My prayers are with you.
Condolences. Senator Biden, proved once before he can overcome personal tragedy. I am certain he can and will overcome and find some measure of peace. I also hope your son, and all our sons and daughters, return safely from serving their country.
This is somewhat eerie though, with the rumors flying about Biden dropping out on or about the 5th of October (Hillary stepping in).
RIP Ms. Jacobs, and My condolenses are with the Biden family.
NO MCCAIN/PALIN
Obama/Biden for the change we need.
God bless.
Dear Mr. Biden,
You have my sincerist sympathy to your family at this difficult time and may your days be bright. Your mother in law will be watching over both you and your family including your son thats going back to Iraq.
Loss of someone close, just like the financial destruction of America, is a good reson to suspend a campaign.
Our thoughts are with the Biden and Jacobs family at this time!
Why couldn't God take some old Republican instead?
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
May she rest in Peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Biden family -God Bless you at your time of loss
Andrew-6:08pm commment-we're praying for you as well as your comment was very cruel and should be pulled from this blog-
My prayers are with you and your family,I just lost my Dad in August.
My God be with your family through these difficult times.
I have no real beef with the family of Mr. Biden. I send condolences to his family.
I do however hope she was a Democrat because that means one less vote for that "Socialist Ticket"
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Senator Biden. Don't worry, I am sure Palin won't rock the country while you are gone...well, not in a way that is going to do her party any good 🙂
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08