Barack Obama Addresses Jennifer Hudson Tragedy

Barack Obama Addresses Jennifer Hudson Tragedy
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has offered his support to Jennifer Hudson after the singer's mother and brother were shot dead on Friday.

Obama, who like Hudson is from Chicago where the murders occurred, took time out from campaigning on Saturday to send his condolences.

"Michelle and I were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this unimaginable tragedy, and we want Jennifer and to know that she is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time," Obama said in a statement. "We also pray for the swift and safe return of her young nephew."

Hudson sang the national anthem at the Democratic National Convention before Obama accepted the party's presidential nomination in August.

Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images

Published 10/26/08 by the Insider

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  • He is just a useless consumer of oxygen. Hope to GOD! he does not get re-elected. As a State and US Senator the man never chose a side. He has a golden tounge but he sucks as a politician. He wouldn't even make a good small town politician. Lets not...
    RichardD14 10/21/09 Reply
  • cannot stand him and his fat ass wife....talk about communism and marxism over? no way...they are the devil incarnate! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh--he is endorsing minority t.v. shows now...You all hated Bush? He had dignity, and decorum and never bad...
    Anonymous 9/28/09 Reply
  • I WOULD LOVE TO SEE JENNIFER HUDSON SING AT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION! PLEASE JENNIFER SAY YES I LOVE YOUR VOICE AND I THINK THE PRESIDENT AND THE 1ST LADY WILL LOVE WHAT SHE HAS TO BELT OUT THAT GIRL CAN SING.
    Anonymous 11/12/08 Reply
  • President Obama.
    I realize the gun laws will not change.Jennifer has lost 3 family memebers to gun violence.Our Nation protects Judges better than children.Every court house has a metal detector or some type of security.I am asking because the...
    Anonymous 11/7/08 Reply
  • My blessings and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family.
    Through it all, God will take care of you. And to Barack Obama,
    God has your back!!!
    Anonymous 11/3/08 Reply
  • The Lowe Family sends you our love and prayers
    daily. We love you girl-Henrie Lowe
    henrielowe2004 10/31/08 Reply
  • First of all I have been a huge fan of Jennifer Hudson since the day she audtioned on American Idol. As a matter of fact when she was voted off I quite watching the show, because I felt they didn't know talent when they saw it. I feel close to her...
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • Barack wife sucks too.
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • Barack Obama sucks and JOHN MCCAINE is the best for the usa and barack will make everything black.
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • Obama is such a class act! He's so real. Michelle is also. What a great couple they are. I will be giving him my vote! I can't wait for America to turn around....for the Obama to step up and show the world what America is all about. Get our...
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
    • Yes, our reputation of giving s more breaks than they deserve.
      Anonymous 11/1/08
  • Lara Spencer is such a low life, here is the comment she made just a few minutes ago during Entertainment Tonight regarding the Jennifer Hundson family tragedy in an effort to hook the audience for the Insider. "Only the Insider can take you inside...
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • Two nights in a row, after Lara going on to another story after speaking about Jennifer Hudson's tragedy's, I think it was extremely distasteful to say "now going on to more happier news" or "now for good news". That made it sound like her news was...
    lavernepa56 10/29/08 Reply
  • WE ARE ALL FAMILY AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JENNIFER----ONLY THE ARMY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE WEAPONS----PATRICK.
    Hootu 10/28/08 Reply
  • another awesome obama moment.
    BenB3 10/28/08 Reply
  • vote obama he is a class act
    blackcircon 10/28/08 Reply
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