11.03.2008

On Obama's grandmother passing

Very sad, it means his victory tomorrow will be tempered with...I can't think of the right word, seriousness, thoughtfulness...

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Regardless of the outcome of the election, it is a big deal. I interrupted my class to tell them of the sad news of Obama’s grandmother passing. I said that on the eve of what may be his great achievement, he does not have his mom, his dad nor his grandmother or grandfather. One student put it in perspective. “Yes, “she said, “but he has us…”
Comment by Daddio - November 3, 2008 at 5:17 pm

from this WSJ article made me tear up a bit. We're all in this together now.

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