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by sricki, Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:08:31 PM EST

Now they're saying she isn't dead?? In critical condition? CNN is confused.

~~Five term Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones just died. The Ohio congresswoman suffered a brain aneurysm yesterday while driving and was rushed to the hospital. Report just came in from CNN.~~

~~She was a superdelegate and one of Hillary Clinton's biggest supporters.~~

Updates coming shortly.

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Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (none / 0)

What is it with people dying suddenly and unexpectedly these days...? :\

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by BishopRook on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:11:07 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 1)

It is coming over all the other news media now, including AP, that she has died. This is so incredibly sad.

by 07rescue on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:41:52 PM EST
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omg.... (2.00 / 2)

what a tragic loss - i LOVED her. such a strong, smart voice for the democratic party... ;((

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:14:22 PM EST

wasn't she supporting nikki tinker? (none / 0)

water under the bridge. I shall write my condolences in a different comment.

*&=4eva

by BlogSurrogate57 on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:18:17 PM EST
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Re: omg.... (none / 0)

CG How can you call a similar diary "Gross" and then RECOMMEND this one? Please explain what the difference is?

by Politicalslave on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 07:28:47 PM EST
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Re: omg.... (none / 0)

I encourage people to compare Voxpopuli's diary which never made the REC as it only had 9 comments
and now is out of sight.

by Politicalslave on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 07:55:02 PM EST
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This is really sad! (2.00 / 3)

I've seen far too many friends and acquaintances pass in this manner over the years...all way too early, too.

I just saw Stephanie Tubbs-Jones on CNN a couple of weeks ago...she looked great, too.

And, the thing I remember about her in her last interview was her OPTIMISM!

She was a leader in the House, and she will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to her, her family, and her constituents...and Democrats everywhere.

by bobswern on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:15:44 PM EST

only the good die young (none / 0)

I'm not sure I know too much about her, but I grieve nonetheless, for she was taken too soon.

*&=4eva

by BlogSurrogate57 on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:20:35 PM EST
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Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

Damn

Wisdom Is The Reward For Listening Over A Lifetime

by gunner on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:15:58 PM EST

This really ruins my day (2.00 / 5)

What a great woman. It's a terrible loss.

M. It's like W, but flipflopped.

by warmwaterpenguin on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:16:53 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

She is one of my favorite people in the entire world, what a horrible loss.

by 07rescue on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:17:41 PM EST

The best interview this primary season (2.00 / 7)

was the CNN interview with Tubbs-Jones and Eleanor Holmes. Tubbs-Jones said hilariously "I'm proud to be BLACK and BEAUTIFUL" with a great deal of emphasis. It was priceless.

by Blazers Edge on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:17:50 PM EST

Re: The best interview this primary season (2.00 / 1)

Yes...I saw that, too...right around the DNC meeting on MI & FL. It was awesome! I agree.

by bobswern on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:21:08 PM EST
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Re: The best interview this primary season (2.00 / 1)

i was there, she was on fire that day

by nyarch on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:34:05 PM EST
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Re: The best interview this primary season (2.00 / 1)

Her natural state was fired up and ready to fight for what she believed - that's one of the reasons I was such a big fan.

No Way. No How. No McCain.

by Denny Crane on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 07:31:20 PM EST
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What a smart, gracious woman (2.00 / 2)

She will be sorely missed, but her spirit of toughness, fairness and love will live on...

I proudly support Barack Obama for President!

by Zeitgeist9000 on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:17:56 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 1)

woah.

by alyssa chaos on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:21:58 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

Wow, that is really sad.

She was a total ball of energetic optomism, I would see her on those two person CNN split screen shots with a Republic, and it was like she was on 10, and they were barely on 2.

Man, what IS with people biting the dust lately.

Not related, but Dave Matthews Horn Player passed as well. Guy could really blow some serious sax.

On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....

by WashStateBlue on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:22:12 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 3)

A sad loss for her family, her constituents and Ohio. May she rest in peace.

Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.

by jsfox on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:22:44 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

Fuck.

This is really bad news.

Welcome to a landslide WITH white working class, latinos, women and holding on sweeties!!!

by spacemanspiff on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:24:25 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

Very sad news. She was fine and next thing you know she is now dead. What a world.

Obama/Biden 08

by W126 on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:28:16 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

She was the best! Loud, Proud, and in charge. She spoke with power, with fire, she was a force of nature. And lets be real, she gave me the best damn hug I have ever gotten from a member of congress. I will miss you.

by nyarch on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:33:06 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 3)

For some background -- Tubbs Jones was the one to sponsor the objection in 2004 to certifying Ohio's electoral votes, citing irregularities...she got Barbara Boxer to join on with her in the Senate, which was no small feat. She was a big and powerful voice.

She was a great, great lady...this is very sad news. She will definitely be missed in the house.

by Raumfahrer on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:33:09 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 1)

This is devastating and saddening.

by darwinism on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:34:12 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 1)

CNN is now unsure whether she has passed, and the recent press conference described her condition as critical. But, either way, this is very sad news.

by DPW on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:35:20 PM EST

Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 2)

Yeah, just saw that

Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.

by sricki on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:36:09 PM EST
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Re: Holy crap -- Tubbs Jones died (2.00 / 1)

She's on life support. Sadly, their is no way she recovers from this aneurysm. I expect her family members to pull the plug shortly so they (and we) can start the mourning process. A very sad day indeed.

I do believe in miracles though, so I'll be praying for her and her family.

Welcome to a landslide WITH white working class, latinos, women and holding on sweeties!!!

by spacemanspiff on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:42:37 PM EST
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Pray for Stephanie Jones. (2.00 / 2)

critical condition?

by soyousay on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:36:40 PM EST

What I admire about... (2.00 / 1)

...Stephanie Jones
She's trustworthy, positive, loyal and stands her ground.

by soyousay on Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 02:39:36 PM EST

Here's a recent photo (2.00 / 2)