John McCain Sends Condolences to Barack Obama

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On the eve of Election Day, John and Cindy McCain send their sympathies to Barack Obama after the death of his grandmother.

"We offer our deepest condolences to Barack Obama and his family as they grieve the loss of their beloved grandmother," the statement reads.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to them as they remember and celebrate the life of someone who had such a profound impact in their lives."

Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86.

Published 11/3/08 by the Insider

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  • oh well taft thats life.I dont care for him or his family.
    Anonymous 11/22/08 Reply
    • Oh, really? You don't care for him and his family, huh? Well, I'll tell you this right now: I didn't care for John McCain in this election myself, but if his 96 year old mother had suddenly found herself on *HER* deathbed that week, Senator McCain...
      Anonymous 1/2/09
  • OBAMA HAS REALLY IMPRESSED AND EMPOWERED MOST OF THE YOUTH ALL OVER AFRICA.I REALLY LIKE HIM AND BELIEVE IN HIM.AM LUKIN FORWARDIN 2 MEETIN HIM ONE DAY.amdy,ghana,legon.
    AMDALATU 11/6/08 Reply
  • Congratulations President Obama on an outstanding historical accomplishment. Your loving grandmother's beautiful spirit is smiling down on the man that her guidance and inspiration helped to mold. "We the people of these United States; thank God for...
    Anonymous 11/5/08 Reply
  • Our family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief. God Bless. The Morris/Johnson Family.
    Anonymous 11/4/08 Reply
  • John and Cindy McCain showed how much class they have by the condolence they sent to Barack Obama and his family during this time. It was a lovely sentiment and although this campaign has been nasty at times, that statement showed how classy the...
    Anonymous 11/4/08 Reply
    • I wonder what palin sent.
      Anonymous 11/4/08
  • "as they remember and celebrate the life"

    Now that's one of the smartest statements I've heard in a long time!
    Anonymous 11/4/08 Reply
  • How dare The Insider ask a "call in question" and because of you being afaid to know our true response, change the question to something you will obviously get the answer/poll numbers you want...but, here's my answer to your question anyway...YES,...
    Anonymous 11/4/08 Reply
  • ... Granny .. Madelyn Dunham ... who gave the first lesson to success .. to Barack .. is no more ... but sure, the first lesson would always be the guiding force in life ... !
    ambrishtyagi 11/4/08 Reply
  • My sympathies to Mr. Obama and family at the loss of his Grandmother.
    Anonymous 11/3/08 Reply
  • i also send my condolences as well
    blackcircon 11/3/08 Reply