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03 November 2008

Oh, no.

post by: scody at: 16:51 | 27 comments

So sad.

posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson 03 November | 16:55

so very sad. I wish she could have seen her grandson make history in a little over a day. But I'm sure she knew that.

posted by special-k 03 November | 16:59

:( :( :(

It was very wise of him to take that day off last week to visit her. He won't ever regret that.

posted by Miko 03 November | 17:01

Oh what a shame. I hope she died without fear that he'd lose because then he always won.

But, given how Mr Obama has said he regrets not being with his mother, it must be a relief to him that he saw her last week.

posted by crush-onastick 03 November | 17:07

Aw, granny. It seems like she tried so hard to hang on.

posted by msali 03 November | 17:07

Ah, goddammit. Just one more day.

posted by middleclasstool 03 November | 17:08

posted by drezdn 03 November | 17:12

What makes me sad is how people on freerepublic are reacting to the news. I can't understand how some people can have so much hate.

posted by birdherder 03 November | 17:18

so close. :(

posted by kellydamnit 03 November | 17:20

Wait, what are the freepers saying about it?

On second thought, don't tell me.

posted by Atom Eyes 03 November | 17:21

On second thought, don't tell me.

You do not want to know. I looked. Calling them horrid monsterous people would be too kind, as it implies they have some sort of humanity.

posted by kellydamnit 03 November | 17:23

I'm with Atom Eyes, don't tell me. Instead read this article, which is about people being asked to say something nice about the man they do not plan to vote for.

posted by crush-onastick 03 November | 17:23

:-(

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 03 November | 17:24

posted by stynxno 03 November | 17:25

I can't understand how some people can have so much hate.

A thought I've had many times over the last few months.

posted by Miko 03 November | 17:26

crush-onastick, thanks for linking to that article. It really hit the spot.

posted by Atom Eyes 03 November | 17:28

posted by MonkeyButter 03 November | 17:28

crush-onastick, I like that article. it's sweet.
I think I'll make that a party game tomorrow night.

posted by kellydamnit 03 November | 17:29

posted by eatdonuts 03 November | 17:33

What sad news. I'm happy he went to see her, but I'm sorry she didn't get to see the election.

posted by theora55 03 November | 17:38

crush-onastick, thank you for that article!

posted by scody 03 November | 19:01

It would have been nice if she could have lasted to see him elected, if that is what happens. Either way, I'm sure she was very proud of him. Just another day or so though....sad.

posted by redvixen 03 November | 19:54

No shit.

Tomorrow we're all getting him across the finish line, people.

She got him this close, now we can all carry him over.

ROCK ON.

posted by Lipstick Thespian 03 November | 22:14

Her death is sad but I don't think the timing matters a whit as I doubt she could have ever been more proud of him.

posted by arse_hat 03 November | 23:10

*hopes the US gets this right*

posted by goshling 04 November | 01:20

Poor man. The important thing is that he was able to say goodbye.

posted by brujita 04 November | 01:55

*hopes the US gets this right*
You and me both, sister.

posted by dg 04 November | 02:44

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