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October 5, 2008 5:08 PM

Biden Mourns Loss of His Mother-In-Law

(CBS)
From CBS News' Ryan Corsaro:

(WILMINGTON, DEL.) - Joe Biden has cancelled his events for early this week after the passing of his mother in law.

"The Obama-Biden campaign today cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule Monday and Tuesday because of the passing of Jill Biden's mother, Bonny Jean Jacobs, this afternoon after a long illness," Biden spokesman David Wade wrote in an e-mail to the press.

"Other details will follow, but we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy during this difficult time."

Biden had already dropped plans to campaign in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and Virginia today when his family realized the seriousness of Mrs. Jacobs' condition.

He had planned to speak at rallies in New Hampshire tomorrow and begin a Florida bus tour on Tuesday, which was to last a few days.

Members of Biden's travelling press corps learned yesterday afternoon of Jill Biden's mother's illness and were asked to keep a respectful distance from the Biden family as they spent final hours together with Mrs. Jacobs, who lived in nearby Pennsylvania.
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by leighg1 October 5, 2008 5:37 PM PDT
Sen. Biden, my prays with you!
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by eyerishize October 5, 2008 5:59 PM PDT
Jill and Joe:
You have a nation full of friends and supporters who will give you strength during this sad time.

Our prayers and love are with you.

Keep the faith.

--Erin Medlicott (Biden For President online comm. mgr.)
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by dbor77 October 5, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
What a tragedy. This is sad news for Biden''s family. His family is in our prayers. We hope to see him back on the campaign trail, we need him. It''s one of those tough calls he''s going to have to make. But I think God willing he''ll be strong enough for this country.
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by gdclark2 October 5, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
Our prayers are with you Sen. Biden, your lovely wife Jill, and your family.
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by kikiquela October 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife Jill and family at this sad time for you all. May we offer our condolences and may you find comfort in knowing we care. May God Bless you .
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by girltym October 5, 2008 7:02 PM PDT
To Zlerpster - What a disparaging thing to say. Sounds like Republican mentality to me.
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by truthspeake2 October 5, 2008 7:42 PM PDT
To Joe and Jill, my family sends its condolences.

Although I do wonder what the Alaskan lose cannon moronic idiot will have to say about this though...
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by markinga7 October 5, 2008 7:43 PM PDT
Condolences to the Biden family.
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by October 5, 2008 8:06 PM PDT
Our condolences to you and your family, Senator Biden.
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by rgoyalk October 5, 2008 11:00 PM PDT
My heartiest condolenses to you and your family at this sad time in your life. You are a great senator, a great human being, and Americans should be very proud to see you as their next Vice President, an honour you so richly deserve. No one could fill those shoes better than you can.

May the Almight God grant you the strength and the courage to bear this tragic loss. We are all with you and behind you as you march forward. Victory is only a few weeks away.
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by hawksprings October 6, 2008 11:03 AM PDT
My condolences to Joe & Jill Biden and their family.
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by DCropp October 6, 2008 11:16 AM PDT
Our prayers are with Jill, Joe and their entire family.
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by homespunlady October 6, 2008 11:47 AM PDT
Our condolences to the Biden/Jacobs families.
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by dj282008 October 6, 2008 5:25 PM PDT
From my family to your''s, may God Bless you in time of your loss. I am sorry to hear about the passing and my prayers are with you tonight.

GOD BLESS the Biden/Jacobs Family
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by usnae2aw October 6, 2008 10:59 PM PDT
God bless you and your family, Mr. Vice President.
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