I was saddened to hear that Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, passed away on Monday. Obama spoke frequently of his grandmother, who helped raise him as a child.It is a disappointment that she won't be here to see how Obama's campaign turns out, either becoming the proud grandparent of a U.S. president or to be there to console and support him in a loss.
It was nice to hear that she was able to cast an absentee-ballot for Obama before she passed.
As someone who has lost a family member at a time that should have been filled with joy, I understand some of the emotional turbulence that Obama may be feeling.
And, I hope that we see apologies from all the right-wingers, like Michael Savage, who questioned Obama's motives for visiting Dunham last week.
All my best wishes to Barack Obama and his family as they work through what must be a bitter-sweet time for them.
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