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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To Senator Joe Biden and his wife Jill, and all his family, we send our condolences upon the death of your Mother and member of your family. Like the rest of the country, we have great respect and sincere empathy in your loss. As for the political side, we have a difference, but this does not lessen our care and sympathy for you in this time for you.
We love you Joe Biden! I will pray for your family ... especially for the safety of your son.
Cindy
Kentucky
I send my sincere condolences to the Biden family. You will be in my prayers.
Deepest condolences to the Biden family. I'm sorry for your loss.
And how would CNN be framing this story if it was a close relative of McCain or Palin ? "Will they pull out of the race because of this" or "If they have to take time off from the campaign this means they can not multi-task and are therefore worthless hacks". CNN will use this to bolster their support for the Democrat Party ticket.
That just sucks. That is the best words I can use to express the death of Sen. Bien's mother-in-law. Best wishes and deepsest sympathies to his family.
My condolences to you, Senator Biden.
I am very sorry to hear that, Senator Biden, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
-Thoughts and prayers to the Biden family– we support you.
May her Soul rest in Peace! I just wish she lived to see her son inlaw elected vice-president!
were hanging in there for the biden family.. stay strong, stay positive. shell be looking down from heaven and see that you will be apart of AMERICAN history.
I'm am so sorry. God be with you and your family at this very painful time.
Mr. and Mrs. Biden you are in my prayers.
May God rest her soul. Senator, you're the salt of the earth. Keep being yourself.
What a contrast to that phony VP the Republicans have put up!
God bless you and your family Senator Biden. I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences and know that I pray for you and your family in this time of sorrow and loss.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
My prayers and the prayers of the nation are with you and your family Senator Biden. God Bless you and yours in this time of need. I would hope there are no ignorant comments in this thread by anyone republican , democrat, or independent. Rob
R.I.P
In our thoughts, Senator.
May the soul rest in peace. and give courage to loved ones to bear this loss
I am so sorry to hear of Bidin's loss. My sympathy to the family.
TS
My sincere condolences to Sen Biden during this time of harships. Maybe he should take off more time than Monday and Tuesday to mourn the loss.
we are very sorry for your loss senator, our thoughts are with you
MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO BIDEN AN HIS WFE
SAD NEWS MY GOD BLESS THIS WOMEN SOUL
STAY STRONG THE BIDENS FAMILY IN MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
WE LOVE YOU BIDEN FAMILY
Heartfelt sympathy & understanding to Joe & Jill Biden & their family.
Tough day for the Biden's.