Emotional Obama Pays Tribute to Grandmother
EmailCHARLOTTE, NC — Before a crowd of 25,000 at the University of North Carolina – Charlotte Monday evening, an emotional Barack Obama mentioned the grandmother who helped raise him, Madelyn Dunham, who died last night in Hawaii.
Saying this was a "bittersweet time for me," the Illinois senator said, per ABC News’ Sunlen Miller. "We have had a remarkable campaign…No matter what happens tomorrow, I’m gonna feel good about how it’s turned out because all of you have created this incredible campaign."
"Some of you heard that my grandmother, who helped raise me, passed away early this morning," he said. "And look, she is going home. And she died peacefully in her sleep with my sister at her side, and so there is great joy as well as tears."
"I’m not going to talk about it too long, because it’s hard a little to talk about," he said, nearly choking up.
"I want everyone to know though a little bit about her," he continued. "Her name was Madelyn Dunham and she was born in Kansas in a small town in 1922. Which means that she lived through the Great Depression, she lived through two World Wars. She watched her husband go off to war while she looked after her baby and worked on a bomber assembly line."
Often when we lose someone, we feel the need to talk about them, even with strangers. It helps fill the vacuum. That seemed to be what Obama was going through.
"When her husband came back, they benefited from the G.I. Bill and – they moved West and eventually ended up in Hawaii," he said. "And she was somebody who was a very humble person and a very plainspoken person. She’s one of those quiet heroes that we have all across America who – they’re not famous, their names aren’t in the newspapers, but each and every day they work hard. They look after their families. They sacrifice for their children and their grandchildren. They aren’t seeking the limelight. All they try to do is do the right thing.
"And in this crowd there are a lot of quiet heroes like that," he said. "Mothers and fathers and grandparents who have worked hard and sacrificed all their lives and the satisfaction that they get is seeing that their children and maybe their grandchildren and their great grandchildren live a better life than they did. That’s what America’s about. That’s what we’re fighting for."
Obama also mentioned a condolence message issued earlier in the day from John and Cindy McCain.
"They were extraordinarily gracious, I want to thank them for that," he said. "Just as I want to thank everybody else whose been praying for us and supporting our family during this difficult time. And it’s an incredibly gracious of Sen. McCain and its an example that Sen. McCain has continued to serve his country honorably."
Then he went into his criticisms of McCain’s economic policies.
It was the most emotional and, well, human I’ve ever seen Sen. Obama, who can be affable but also can also have his coolness sometimes seem downright chilly.
– jpt
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Condolences for his loss.
Posted by: Andres Guevara | November 3, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
Obama was composed and very human to say the least… Amazing turnout on campus and a great moment for North Carolina and UNC Charlotte.
Posted by: Roy Morejon | November 3, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
Thanks, Jake.
Maybe his lack of excitement about glad-handing the press over the last couple weeks comes into focus a bit more.
The forces arrayed against Obama have worked hard to dehumanize him, to make him seem like a flaky radical. This isn’t true – it’s just that he needs to be extra-cool around the press. I’m telling you, he carries a heavy burden. There have been a LOT of threats against him and his family, and you’d never know it by his easygoing demeanor.
He’s always under a microscope because, well, he’s black – and everyone’s always trying to lump him in with Sharpton and Jackson (Sr.). Plus, every extemporaneous syllable is twisted around and used against him if possible (cf. Plumber, Joe, conversation with).
Posted by: Tungsten | November 3, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
God bless the Obama family.
Posted by: Jaxxon | November 3, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm
Obama is a man of dignity. Many hot headed fools simply don’t what that is.
But it certainly is a great trait for a President.
Posted by: heather | November 3, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm
Dearest Tutu and Obama, May God bless you, and may all Tutus protect Obama as Ohana (family). All the homeless Hawaiians in Hawaii have more class than the KKK Atitudes out there. Repect the land. God bless, Mahalo Ke Akua, Aloha pumehana, a hui hou, malama pono. Aunty Zee
Posted by: Aunty Zee | November 3, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
What in the name of God is wrong with you? The woman who raised this man just died. You do not give an analysis of her temperament. You say you are sorry.
That’s it. You and your network should both be ashamed.
If you have a shred of decency, you will do what Politico did – evidently they have some humanity left in them.
Posted by: Mara | November 3, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
The media are typically extroverts that are often more open with their feelings.
David Keirsey, Personality Temperaments and book “Please Understand Me” has said Obama is an INTJ. I did not believe it at first because I am an INTJ. After following Obama’s campaign very closely, I now see an INTJ.
INTJs are very private people that do not usually share feelings until they know someone well.
Do a search on INTJ.
Posted by: Julie | November 3, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
A sobering milestone for our potential president-elect. Barack Obama can take solace in the thought that he indeed lived up to her standards and ideals, and in so doing he did her proud.
My friend Cynthia, who lives one floor below in Madelyn Dunham’s building, told me ten days ago that “Toot” had already cast her absentee ballot. She gave everything she had.
Posted by: Donald from Hawaii | November 3, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
My deepest, deepest condolences go out to the Obama and Dunham families. I really, really in my heart of hearts wanted Mrs. Dunham to see her grandson make history tomorrow. The elation she would have felt. I hope she knew and has passed away in peace.
Obama/Biden 08!
Posted by: Common Sense | November 3, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
Obama is a fine human-being who chose to serve a poor community in Chicago from high paying jobs in the law profession.
I believe his sincere intention to bring
American dreams back to all Americans that have been robbed by the privilege fews in the past decade.
He wants to do so despite of all the risks he is well aware of facing.
God helps this courage man who is making history that all Americans can be proud of.
Posted by: pmp2008 | November 3, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Obama family. Our prayers are with you…
To all the 18-34 year olds reading this blog, please do two things. First, call your grandmother tonight and tell her you love her. Second, honor her and Ms. Dunham, and all the rest of the greatest generation, by voting tomorrow.
They all made a huge sacrifice so you could vote.
Posted by: NW Reader | November 3, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
I can’t imagine what it’s like to run for President for nearly two years.
But I can easily imagine that the effort might make even the most “affable” person seem “downright chilly” at times.
Posted by: Hugh Briss | November 3, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
Having lost my mother to cancer a couple of years ago, I know how tough it is. To stand up in front of 25,000 people and speak about his loss, to be emotional without breaking down, is remarkable, it shows his strength of character.
People have said they don’t know who he is. This is who he is. He can stand up in the most difficult of personal circumstances, and still handle any situation, and handle it well.
My thoughts are with him and his family in this most trying of times.
Posted by: Aengil | November 3, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
my heart aches for senator obama and his family.
Posted by: Jolyn | November 3, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Prayers and love to Obama and his sister Maya and their family
Posted by: TakingPictures | November 3, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm
I am a superstitious person. I think this is one of the signs that Obama will win the White House. Victory and sorrow usually come together. You are in our prayer Senator.
Posted by: Basel20 | November 3, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm
McCain will win by a landslide!
Posted by: J | November 3, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm
So so sad. My thoughts are with the Obama family tonight.
Posted by: Mimi | November 3, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm
It’s so tragic that she died one day before possibly getting to see him win the presidency. How ironic is that?! She raised him, and she died ONE DAY short of the day that they should have gotten to share together. That’s just bizarre and a reminder of how unfair life really is.
Posted by: Danny | November 3, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm
He is carrying a heavy burden. Of course, it comes with the territory. But Obama’s grandmother was his surrogate mother for years, and he was unusually close to her. So going through the end of this seemingly endless campaign, I can identify with the pressure of having to leave the campaign for two days to see her (an unprecedented act); and then to have to deal with her death at the penultimate moment. I imagine that when it’s all over, he’s probably gonna take a nice long nap. Say, for a few days.
Posted by: rgrace | November 3, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm
It is too bad that his grandmother will not be by his side when he wins the presidency and makes history tomorrow. My prayers are with him and his family during this time. OBAMA 08
Posted by: Ann | November 3, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm
Obama, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength to endure.
Posted by: Margie in NC | November 3, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
Reading some of these posts that are sarcastic and mean in regard to Obama’s grandmother’s passing just serve to remind me why I’m proud to be a Democrat supporting a like minded candidate with hope, compassion and optimism despite year after year of Bush reign and rule. We’re going to change this country for the better. A new political wind is blowing in our nation. I think we’re starting to see the fruits of the old saying “when you know better, you do better”. GO OBAMA AND LET”S GET OUT THE VOTE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: ceinscottsdale | November 3, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
Having lost a wife to cancer at age 38, I know the pain. I know Obama loved his grandmother very much. It has to be very hard to go on these last 24 hours, but he must for us, just as I had to do for my girls, both teenagers. Obama can hold his head up high, he conducted himself honorably during his campaign for the presidency. McCain, on the other hand, sold himself out the Rove politics where you throw mud on the wall and hope some sticks. I truly believe the American public will reject McCain’s negative campaign tomorrow and the county will move on to a better time with a president we can be proud of.
Posted by: bks253 | November 3, 2008, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm
May the Lord lead and guide him through this time. We often forget that our leaders are human, just as we are. I’m glad that as Americans we can come together despite our political differences to express our sorrow for his loss.
Posted by: Rory | November 3, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm
Thanks for sharing the information about grandma getting to vote
Who knows she may be watching from heaven. I pray for both of them.
Posted by: Julie | November 3, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm
How ironic.
Sorrow usually has a happy ending.
Victory.
They come together.
Obama/Biden *08*
Posted by: Michelle Martinez | November 3, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
I’m a true believer in fate and destiny and I’ll tell you now, she ALREADY knew Barack would win. There was no reason for her to hold on any longer–their bond, re-forged last week, was all she needed.
To Barack and family, my sincere sympathy. My condolences to you and the family regardless of the outcome tomorrow. To lose a close loved-one cuts across all political divisions.
Posted by: Professor54 | November 3, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
Condolences to the Obama family. But if his grandmother was born in ’22, he incorrectly states that she lived through “two World Wars.” She would have only lived through WWII.
Posted by: Roger Metzger | November 3, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
you have my sincere deepest sympathy.when God calls His children home we just have to let go and know they are with their father in heaven. she is at peace now.
Posted by: justine | November 3, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
May the soul of Madelyn Dunham rest in peace and may God bless her entire family, including Senator Obama.
Posted by: moderate | November 3, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
“All the world’s a stage and we are players” entering and exiting through the eternal doorways of birth and death.
Death is an unavoidable experience that awaits all of us. At the appointed time, we will respond to that call, leaving everything behind—even unfinished our business.
Posted by: what667 | November 3, 2008, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
I send my utmost condolences to Senator Obama and his family for the loss of this wonderful woman who has played such an important role in his life.
Posted by: Grey Matter | November 3, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm
To Obama & Dunham Family:
I can not begin to express how profoundly saddened I am my the loss of your grandmother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God grant you and your family grace, continue to give you courage, strength and peace.
Posted by: Pat | November 3, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
May the soul of Madelyn Dunham rest in peace and may God bless her entire family, including Senator Obama.
Posted by: moderate | November 3, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
May God bless you and keep you during this painful time.
With sorrow there is usually victory. Toot knew that you would be in good hands so she left you in America’s hands.
Posted by: Crystal | November 3, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
He probably got it mixed up with his grandfather, who was born in 1918.
Posted by: Grey Matter | November 3, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm
Not really a nice time to talk about your perception of Obama being “chilly” Jackie. Leave him alone.
Posted by: Stephanie | November 3, 2008, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm
obama has already won the election.God bless him and his family
Posted by: remi richard | November 3, 2008, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm
Sympathy to Obama for this loss. I’m also sure he would have wanted his grandmother to have been alive to see the result of the election whatever it may be. It is sad to have seen some spiteful comments which have fortunately been removed. My condolences.
Posted by: plainview | November 3, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
What a remarkable woman she must have been to raise a child of mixed race during that time. She obviously adored him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family especially the girls. I remember losing my grandmother and it was the hardest thing ever.
Posted by: pamp205 | November 3, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm
It must be incredibly difficult for Senator Obama to deal with the election and the death of his grandmother. He is a descent man and will make a great president. He possess the intellect, thoughtfulness, passion, and vision all of which McCain and Palin lack. America needs him if we want to survive as a nation which is competitive both economically and militarily. GET OUT THE VOTE!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: jenroland | November 3, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
God keep this man safe. Our country needs him more than ever. Our new great President of the United States. Madelyn is watching you from heaven. So sorry for you loss.
Posted by: Susan Thomas | November 3, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
I grief the lost of a wonderful grandmother, Just remember she is in a better place and may she rest in peace in that wonderful place.
Posted by: Israel | November 3, 2008, 9:14 pm 9:14 pm
It must be incredibly difficult for Senator Obama to deal with the election and the death of his grandmother. He is a descent man and will make a great president. He possess the intellect, thoughtfulness, passion, and vision all of which McCain and Palin lack. America needs him if we want to survive as a nation which is competitive both economically and militarily. GET OUT THE VOTE!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: jenroland | November 3, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm
I am sorry for Mr. Obama’s loss. It is sad she will not see the outcome tomorrow, but she had much to proud of.
Posted by: jake | November 3, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
I know the feeling for I lost my mom of 98yrs a couple of months back,
my condolences to the family.
Posted by: ld | November 3, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm
I know the feeling for I lost my mom of 98yrs a couple of months back,
my condolences to the family.
Posted by: ld | November 3, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm
She was indeed an Ameian heroine.
May her soul rest in peace.
Posted by: SJ Vettom | November 3, 2008, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm
It is tragic that she died. But if there was ever any doubt, her death, and his reaction clinched the deal.
Posted by: Tim | November 3, 2008, 9:23 pm 9:23 pm
It appears all the mean-spirited postings have been dumped and I say good riddance. This should be a time for reflection on the role Toot played in Obama’s life and of prayer for his family. Go Obama!
Posted by: Colorado Dem | November 3, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm
May God be with you,And your family.
Posted by: Curly | November 3, 2008, 9:31 pm 9:31 pm
My condolences to the Obama family. Your grandmother knew that all of you would be okay. It’s a hard time, but know that she is there, especially tomorrow. I’m praying for you.
Posted by: Debbie McLaughlin | November 3, 2008, 9:37 pm 9:37 pm
McCain had a 19 year old son who was in Iraq for seven months.
He was getting political attacks when he was visiting his son.
Cindy McCain slept with a cell phone attached to her wrist for months.
Posted by: Jeff | November 3, 2008, 9:42 pm 9:42 pm
To Tim,
McCain had a son in iraq for seven months and no one felt sorry for him.
McCain can’t move his arms up and he was attacked in a commercial for his war injuries.
I am so tired of this election.
I can’t wait for this election to be over with.
Posted by: Sam | November 3, 2008, 9:48 pm 9:48 pm
When will people ever pray for McCain.
He has sons in the military.
When will the country ever pray for McCain.
McCain can’t lift his arms up and yet is attacked in campaign spots.
I give up.
Posted by: Sam | November 3, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm
Had to throw the barb at the end, right? Couldn’t pull the punch.
Listen, I have personally survived being widowed at 29 (only 40 now), the death of both my parents, and the WTC on 9/11. I was raised as the oldest child to holdl my emotions in check, not to show them in public. It doesn’t mean I don’t feel. I means I don’t show what I feel. To comment on his aloofness is one thing…why throw in the human? If you believe that one should be private in one’s emotions and grief, then you are not human? Bad touch, Jake.
Posted by: gail | November 3, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
Of course, condolences…
Not a conspiracy, obviously.
But this guy has some lucky breaks in the melodrama dept.
Posted by: Wade | November 3, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm
Tim, you have a point…to see a true American hero be called everything in the book, while another who is maybe just as sincere as he is about the love of his country is given pass after pass…I can’t wait until this is over…
Posted by: Wade | November 3, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm
Wade,
A true American hero doesn’t claim a monopoly on patriotism and question a fellow American’s patriotism, or insinuate that those who support his opponent are somehow less-then patriotic: “On Nov 4th, it’s either Country First or Obama first.” (John McCain, at a campaign stop)
“Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.” -Samuel Johnson.
Posted by: Grey Matter | November 3, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
Sam – A lot of people pray for McCain. Other people attack him. People are people. I just wish McCain had been more himself during this campaign. He is a much better man than what his campaign staff turned him into.
Posted by: jock59801 | November 3, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm
rick ruud
This is America. We are all Americans, and we are ALL voting for a true American. Get over it.
Posted by: jock59801 | November 3, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
Sam,
I don’t know. Sometimes it is better to remember that an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. I, on behalf of all Obama supporters, apologize from the bottom of my heart if you feel that we didn’t treat McCain (even from afar) with proper kindness. It does not mean you should not be kind either.
I am sorry for unloading on here but this is an especially hard reminder to me as I lost my father a couple of months back. He was the most honest, hard-working man I ever knew and Obama’s words about quiet heroes goes down to my bones! He never did anything but his work, from the crack of dawn up until late at night, all to take care of his children, never sought out any praise or admiration and I only got to spend about two decades with him. It is especially hard when you have always longed to one day make them proud and end up not getting the chance at the last minute. We think of the word ‘hero’ lightly but it really has a mountain of a meaning. Obama’s grandmother was his hero, McCain is America’s hero, my father was my hero.
Sam, sometimes it is just best to be kind to those who deserve kindness but never seek it out whether they have been kind to you or not or whether you have met them or not.
Posted by: Question | November 3, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
question you post: “Sam,
I don’t know. Sometimes it is better to remember that an eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. I, on behalf of all Obama supporters, apologize from the bottom of my heart if you feel that we didn’t treat McCain (even from afar) with proper kindness. It does not mean you should not be kind either.
I am sorry for unloading on here but this is an especially hard reminder to me as I lost my father a couple of months back. He was the most honest, hard-working man I ever knew and Obama’s words about quiet heroes goes down to my bones! He never did anything but his work, from the crack of dawn up until late at night, all to take care of his children, never sought out any praise or admiration and I only got to spend about two decades with him. It is especially hard when you have always longed to one day make them proud and end up not getting the chance at the last minute. We think of the word ‘hero’ lightly but it really has a mountain of a meaning. Obama’s grandmother was his hero, McCain is America’s hero, my father was my hero.
Sam, sometimes it is just best to be kind to those who deserve kindness but never seek it out whether they have been kind to you or not or whether you have met them or not”
is one of the nicest and sincere commets i have read in a very long time THANK YOU!!!!
Posted by: sincere | November 3, 2008, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm
Barack Obama is amazing.
Posted by: Kathy | November 3, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm
My heartfelt condolences to Senator Obama and his family.
Jake, I hope if you see him on the plane tonight, you’ll shake his hand and express your sympathy without the thoughts in your last paragraph. That was at best unfortunate in the context.
Posted by: Jill Nikolaides | November 3, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm
She did one hellava job raising Obama
Obama 08!
Posted by: ronnie | November 3, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
And at what point in this touching speech did he give John McCain the finger?
Posted by: Thank God for Karma | November 3, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
before its too late, vote for mccain we know his background. we honestly do not know obamas, except the bad background,
Posted by: rick ruud | November 3, 2008, 11:38 pm 11:38 pm
A vote for McSame is an extension of WBush. Nobody needs a four more years of failed WBush/Cheney/McCain policies. America needs another leadership with leaders who have a high IQ not the one with very low IQ such as WBush, McSame and Sarah. We are 300 million people we have smart people let us get them leading this greatest nation on earth. God bless America, God bless Obama and God bless Biden.
Posted by: BKMC | November 3, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
A great tribute to his Grandmother!
Obama/Biden 2008!!
Posted by: Richard | November 3, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
congratulations John Mccain 24 hours you will be our next president and it will not be for a sympathy vote
Posted by: rick ruud | November 4, 2008, 12:18 am 12:18 am
Jake, it was a fine tribute until the last paragraph when you say it was the most human you’d seen him. Come on, he lost the grandmother who raised him today. Where’s your humanity for that matter?
Posted by: kat | November 4, 2008, 12:28 am 12:28 am
He should have been there with her. Using his grandmother who helped raise him in a speech just isn’t the same.
Posted by: RL in Illinois | November 4, 2008, 12:35 am 12:35 am
rick ruud is funny how you think everybody that voted for obama did it for sympathy, when the truth is people did it and are going to today because their tiered of all the bull crap bush has given us for the past 8 years, mccain may not be him but he sure supports him and he will continue to do what his lil friend has been doing, dont be mad that maccain looks like has lost so far, nobody knows for sure, but we both know that so far OBAMA IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT
Posted by: Carmen | November 4, 2008, 12:48 am 12:48 am
Nice snarky comment at the end Jake. Shame on you.
Posted by: Steve | November 4, 2008, 1:00 am 1:00 am
Obama is SO dishonest, if she was born in 1922 then World War 1 was already over. The expression “Two world wars” means WWI and WWII. Korea wasnt called a world war, neither was Vietnam.
OReilly showed clips of Obama in their interview, when Mr Factor brought up Bill Ayers? Obama lied about it, saying he was 8 years old at the time and Ayers did work in education. Oh really? what KIND of education? educating people to do… what? radical extremist anti American terrorism?
A move towards anarchy, violent overthrow of the US govt and installation of Marxism, and Obama is okay with all that, and LIES by saying Bill Ayers did reprehensible things when he was 8?
What a weak minded fool a person must be to believe Obama’s excuses for his work with unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers and other radical anarchists; But wait, there’s more! in Obama’s own books he talks about how he sought out radical persons in college to buddy up to; Obama said the USSC was wrong to not uphold (socialism);
Obama’s excuse for Ayers was he isnt in the campaign; but a real American would point to Ayers’ group as terrorist centered, Obama praises Ayers and the media treats it as just fine? no its not fine.
Any emotion Obama might show? Obama is such a poker faced liar I do not believe he had any emotion but his handlers told him to act sad. Obama is NOT worthy to win the election, he is an anti American terrorist sympathizer, friends with 1960s radicals hiding his past, hiding his agenda, hiding his college work, and arguably not even a natural born US citizen.
vote for McCain/Palin
Posted by: Bradz1234 | November 4, 2008, 1:11 am 1:11 am
I heard the Obama campaign has a ground organization that gathers the crowds at every stop, like a concert planner….that’s why you see the crowds…it is such a well oiled machine…..to appear as if the rock star just gets these crowds. It is much more than that and alot of organization…..his puppet masters are the best, I’ll give him that.
Granny under the bus won’t give him any sympathy votes though.
Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | November 4, 2008, 1:12 am 1:12 am
My deepest sympathy.
His character has shined from the day we were introduced to him in 2004. Tonight, I can’t imagine how torn he must be.
All of us have lost loved ones. I lost my grandma, grandpa, and then I lost my dad in a year. It was a bad year.
But it reinforced my belief in empathy. In empathy we learn what’s most important…that we will be remembered for what we do for others and not ourselves.
Barack exemplies hope, courage, and character.
McCain is not a bad guy. He’s a fine fella who’s provided HUGE service for our country. I am grateful for him.
In a contest between two great men, I will vote for the one that appeals most broadly to our best as people and a country. That leadership has been represented by Barack. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, and at the time we most need it.
Posted by: Leigh | November 4, 2008, 1:18 am 1:18 am
By the way, I’m obviously gonna vote for Barack. I am also watching tv tonight and Sarah Palin’s last speech. She’s pretty good…not the empty coat that some say. I think she has more smarts than people have given her credit. But, she’s not the leader that Barack is….campaign is over. Sarah, I like ya. But I ain’t gonna vote for ya. Good-bye!
Posted by: Leigh | November 4, 2008, 2:40 am 2:40 am
under that ‘dry’ tear of Obama is a ‘smile of joy’ that the real truth and secerets of the real obama have died as well.
Posted by: Bubba | November 4, 2008, 2:44 am 2:44 am
I am stunned to see some heartless/indifferent comments here. You really need to ask yourself – is this really you, a fellow human being?
Have you ever lost someone you love so much? Do you remember what it was like or do you know what it is like? The fact that he was not there by her side because of you – he wants to make a difference for all of you, for the country, and for the world. He is a great learder and a great person. People like Obama come once in one’s lifetime. Make no mistake about it. I am not an American, and I can see that. How can you not?
My thoughts and prayers go to Obama family.
Posted by: whisper | November 4, 2008, 3:14 am 3:14 am
I lost my brother 16 years ago, and you know what, it still feels like yesterday. Each time I think about him, I break down. So I can understand how Obama feels at this crucial point in his life, and I hope and pray that God will give him the strenght to forge ahead and cross the finish line!
Posted by: amanda | November 4, 2008, 9:50 am 9:50 am
To all of you who have had not one message of positivity and all this negative energy, I sincerely hope you understand how miserable, inhumane, unfeeling, and downright cruel you are.
that said, enjoy watching history be made tonight. I hope that everyday you wake up from this day onwards, you remember how you were on the WRONG side of history.
R.I.P toot.
and my condolences President Obama.
Posted by: Voter in PA | November 4, 2008, 10:46 am 10:46 am
My deepest sympathy and support are sent to Barack Obama and his family. The pictures caught yesterday of tears rolling down his face while giving his speech spoke so much about how deeply affected he was losing “Toot”.
I hope all Republicans and Democrats unite to send best wishes of sympathy to Barack Obama and his family. Americans really do have big hearts!
Posted by: Sharonklim | November 4, 2008, 11:31 am 11:31 am
Grey Matter:
A truly patriotic person doesn’t suggest that he is the sole candidate that can provide hope and change.
Your example is a stretch to say that McCain is saying he is unpatriotic…he didn’t say that.
It’s also comparable to “take our country back…” and the like, so whatever, don’t be so sensitive.
Besides, I am a friend to many Obama supporters who actually do hate the United States and have said so openly to me…
Posted by: Wade | November 4, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm
His grandmother did not live through two world wars! He said she was born in 1922. But, WWI was 1914-18. Hopefully he’s just incompetent and truly doesn’t think we won’t catch his Obamisms. I thought he’d bring change.
Posted by: Judy K | November 4, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm