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Biden Cancels Weekend Events For Family Illness
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ABC News' Matthew Jaffe reports: Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden Saturday cancelled two days of campaign events to remain at his Wilmington home due to the illness of his mother-in-law.
"The campaign has cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule today and tomorrow because of a serious illness in Jill Biden's family," said Biden spokesman David Wade in a statement. "Hospice has advised the Bidens to remain close by, and we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy."
ABC News has confirmed that Jill Biden's mother, Bonnie Jacobs, is is receiving care for a serious illness in nearby Pennsylvania. In fact, Biden took a later train to Washington, DC, last Wednesday for the Senate vote on the economic bailout package due to a conference call with doctors on the situation. The illness of Jill Biden's mother comes at the same time as Sen. Biden's son Beau deploys to Iraq. Beau, Delaware state attorney general and a captain in the National Guard, starts his deployment Sunday with training in Fort Bliss, Texas.
The Senator's cancelled events for Saturday include a Washington, DC fundraiser and a speech at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, as well as Sunday rallies in Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia.
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My prayers will be with Senator Biden's family. What a difficult time for the Biden family.
Posted by: BMS in NC | Oct 4, 2008 5:01:05 PM
Wishing the best to the Biden family in what seems to be a difficult time.
Posted by: MIguy | Oct 4, 2008 5:04:42 PM
Wow, I love the way this man puts his family first. Its says alot about his character more than any campaign commercial could. This is the second time I've heard he did this. First putting his political office or bid off to take care of his sickly child and now this. A maverick at heart. Love it.
Posted by: helena | Oct 4, 2008 5:05:06 PM
Family first. Joe Biden is a great American.
Posted by: Reed | Oct 4, 2008 5:09:19 PM
We are praying for you and your family in this difficult time, Senator Biden.
Posted by: Frank | Oct 4, 2008 5:24:04 PM
What a class act. I wish all the best for Joe Biden and his family.
Posted by: Sharon | Oct 4, 2008 5:27:10 PM
I and my family sed our prayers to you and yours.
Posted by: Diane | Oct 4, 2008 5:28:42 PM
Be strong, Biden Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: mich | Oct 4, 2008 5:29:57 PM
Our prayers are with the whole family. God be with you.....
Posted by: indp voter | Oct 4, 2008 5:30:30 PM
Our prayers are with the whole family. God be with you.....
Posted by: indp voter | Oct 4, 2008 5:30:30 PM
I wonder if he thinks that if he becomes President, the world will stop while he tends to the needs of his family.
Posted by: Jon | Oct 4, 2008 5:33:59 PM
Jon, you are a complete MORON
Posted by: Jackie | Oct 4, 2008 5:40:04 PM
Well, Jon, perhaps you're confused - Senator Biden is the candidate for VICE-president. But I'm guessing he doesn't expect the world to stop for his family. One would hope, however, that given an opportunity to be there to support his family, he would choose to do so rather than to attend a fundraiser or a rally - rather unimportant events when compared to a family illness. I suspect the majority of American people would understand and be supportive of his behavior in this situation.
To the Biden Family, we wish you well.
Posted by: DeeDee | Oct 4, 2008 5:47:38 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Joe.
Posted by: TruthSeekr | Oct 4, 2008 5:49:33 PM
Our prayers are with you Senator Biden. You are indeed a man of honor and we respect your choice for family first.
Please forgive Jon's insensitive comment, he can't help himself. He's a Republican.
Posted by: Diane | Oct 4, 2008 5:49:46 PM
Joe Biden is trash. He's been so uninspiring and such a drag on the campaign that Obama's people are just setting him up to drop out. With that done, he can insert someone who won't be examined and Biden can save face by saying he's "with his family." Liberal's thirst for power has no bounds.
Posted by: jason | Oct 4, 2008 5:52:25 PM
Joe Biden is a statesman, diplomat and a good human being. He has well developed priorities and applies them in a considerate manner. I wish him strength and wellness at this difficult personal time.
Posted by: Lou R | Oct 4, 2008 5:53:00 PM
I wish Senator Biden and his family peace and strength in this difficult time.
Posted by: Christina | Oct 4, 2008 5:59:51 PM
Blessings to you and your family Joe.
Posted by: dotheresearch | Oct 4, 2008 6:02:14 PM
Jason; just about as sensitive as Palin totally ignoring Senator Biden's personal tragedy that clearly touched everyone in and watching the debate, except for cold as ice Palin. You should both be ashamed of yourself and crawl back under the respective rocks from which your cold-blooded selves came.
Posted by: ojellod | Oct 4, 2008 6:12:17 PM
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