“Breaking News”: U.S. Rep Stephanie Tubbs Jones Hospitalized [AND NOW she has died]
By NancyA on August 20, 2008 at 11:39 AM in Hillary Clinton, MSNBC, Obama, Ohio, WomenCount.Org, denver, women
UPDATE: Our dear compatriot Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died. Her family removed life support just a short while ago. This is truly tragic. Our condolences to her family, her staff, her constituents, her friends, and her many supporters nationwide. [Update at 12:50 p.m.: There is conflicting news. We will keep you apprised.]
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Earlier: According to MSNBC, U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones has been admitted to a Cleveland-area hospital, a spokesman said early Wednesday. No further information is known on her condition. [UPDATE: Her office now states that she suffered an aneurysm.]
Tubbs Jones was admitted to Huron Road Hospital in East Cleveland on Tuesday, said Joyce Persuade. Tubbs Jones’ family members have asked that no other information on the five-term Cleveland Democrat be made public, Persuade said.
MSNBC reported the following:
The 58-year-old Tubbs Jones became the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress when she was elected in 1998.
Tubbs Jones is set to be a superdelegate at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Denver. One of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s biggest boosters during the primaries, she threw her support to Barack Obama in June.
Tubbs Jones is expected to speak at the launch of WomenCount.org with Senator Hillary Clinton on August 26, 2008 in Denver.
Here is the announcement of this newly formed group:
Join Senator Hillary Clinton
and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs JonesTo celebrate the launch of WomenCount.org
Let’s continue the journey and make the feminist movement fresh, hip & wholly irresistible!!!
Here are the women responsible for giving the feminist movement a new look, Stacy Mason, Rosemary Camposano, and Jehmu Greene.
Despite throwing her support to Obama, we wish Representative Tubbs Jones a quick and speedy recovery.
A great woman…
Being reported that is a brain aneurism…..
I hear it does not look promising.. Good love her. She is such a great woman and HUGE supporter of Hillary. Thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
I wholly agree with you, Stephanie is an amazing woman. Her support for Hillary really enhanced my view of her, BUT we should not be worrying about her simply because she endorsed Hillary. This is a human being, with friends and family. No matter if its Stephaanie or Ted Kennedy in serious condition, we should always hope they recover.
CNN reporting that she died.
Truly awful.
omg omg omg!
SHE DIED?
Last I read the news crawl on CNN said she had been rushed to the hospital.
omg omg omg noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
:-((((((
CNN is now reporting at 2:30PM that she did not die but is in CRITICAL Condition..
This is how bad the MSM media is- they don’t even check their stories!
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died, sources say
Posted by Plain Dealer Staff August 20, 2008 13:49PM
Categories: Breaking News
Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones and her son Mervyn Jones II, of Cleveland, at the Karamu House Hall of Fame Induction, June 28.U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman to represent Ohio in Congress, has died after suffering a brain aneurysm, said sources familiar with the situation.
She was removed from life support at 12:19 p.m. at Huron Road Hospital, the sources said.
Tubbs Jones, 58, served as a Cuyahoga County judge and prosecutor before succeeding U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes. She has served five terms in Congress and was expected to easily win her sixth in November.
The mood of supporters around noon was somber. Cleveland Councilman Roosevelt Coats was seen sobbing outside the hospital. He said that Tubbs Jones was unconscious and that her friends and relatives were preparing for the worst.
We love you Stephanie. God is proud of you! You will be missed.
The news sucks. All in one article she has died but then the relatives are preparing for the worst…now which is it?
PLAIN DEALER and AP have RETRACTED the story.
I posted an update below.
She’s likely very near death. It’s terrible. I hope for a miracle.
CNN reporting now that she is ALIVE and on life support
LOCAL CLEVELAND NEWS 6:12 PM she passed away.
Bless all of her good work!
Our prayers and best wishes go out to Rep. Jones.
Such courage, strength, integrity and energy, hopefully will bring her to a speedy and full recovery.
My best to you!
OMG, how truly horrible to lose such a great woman. In my heavy heart I extend my deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Now go kick some butt in Heavan for those who may be whom they represent Stephanie!
That’s my Girl, we had so much fun on the road with you. Hang in there Stephanie, we have more road shows to do.
Cleveland lost one strong, tough advocate this week. We cannot lose another one. Hang in there Congresswoman Jones. You’ve still got work to do for your constituents!
She’s been a true warrior for Hillary and all democrats. I’ll bee praying for her.
I’ve always liked her. Prayers to her for a speedy and full recovery.
But true to form, the mainstream media’s love affair with Obongo continues unabated! It’s a total double-standard more so than I’ve ever seen.
I mean here we have not just three murders - but execution “shot to the back of the head” style murders of 3 Black Gays - and a private investigator connected to the Chicago Police Department stating publicly: [quote] “Donald Young was silenced because of something he knew about Obama. Donald was in a position where he heard a lot of things and saw a lot of things concerning Barack.”
I mean just the reporting of these 3 Murders alone ( w/ Obama’s close association to it ) would have been enought to finish him off months ago - but again - MEDIA BLACKOUT - incredible but par for the course. Had this been David Duke or Pat Buchanan it would’ve be on every channel. Things sure stink in the MSM. Eat it up lemmings!
Do you have a link? 60 Minutes did a riveting piece on the corruption inside Chicago PD this year. It got scant attention.
She is a very, very loyal person and I will pray she recovers fully and swiftly.
She really understands MLK Jr.
Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy for a speedy recovery.
IF SHE UNDERSTAND MLK JR.. HOW SHE CAN SUPPORT OBAMA???
yES i WILL PRAY FOR THIS LADY, BUT IF SOMEONE SWITCH SUPPORT TO OBAMA FROM HILLARY IT IS NOT A GOOG SIGN AND WRONG JUDGEMENT!!!
I’m referring to her loyalty to Hillary.
hey idiot nobamaever09…..
what’s wrong with you. who the hell are you to judge this woman?
your uttering this blather is very poor judgement indeed.
may U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubb-Jones live on in all of our hearts and minds as a true patriot.
Godspeed Stephanie.
and may the bastards that may be responsible for this untimely passing rot in hell.
Hey idiot,
All of Hillary’s supporters HAD to throw their support to 0bama. It’s called Party Unity.
My ass!!!!
Evan Bayh switched his support. And is on the short list for VP. So where’s your condemnation of him?
Why do you think PUMA was formed? Because we’re not supporting Party Unity. But every Democrat/elected official is supporting 0bama now.
You’re an ignorant idiot.
Nobama or what the heck you are.She understood MLK.You and a bunch of you,don’t.Proof is the 93% of blacks,they voted for Obama,just because he is black.What I remember,MLK,said: judge the people not because of his/her skin. Judged them for their character.All of you,who voted for Soetoro,Barry,missed to judge his character,he has none,you vote for him,because of his color.
Shut the fuck up, asshole.
Rep. Jones started supporting Obama AFTER the primary ended. She was loyal to the end for Senator Clinton - her most animated, enthusiastic supporter. She was supporting Obama because she is a democrat and wants to see a democrat in the White House.
She was one fantastic woman and a superb congress woman. She will be missed. God bless her and her family.
Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation.
Stephanie Tubbs-Jones is an amazing woman and was such a force during the primary. I was lucky enough to see her speak in Philadelphia a Hillary rally. Here’s the video that I shot from the event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAmYm9PWXV8
I wish her a speedy recovery.
Piper-
thank you very much for this link.
This is tragic loss for her family,for her friends, for her constituents, for Americans, and for the world at large and those in it whom she inspired by serving as an example of what it means to be a good human being and a devoted public servant who put the needs of others before her own needs and ambitions…
My prayers go to her and her family and others who have been affected by this untimely tragic loss…
I was lucky enough to be there as well and she was awesome and will be greatly missed. This is so shocking.
Oh, no. She’s a phenomenal human being. Prayers to her for a quick recovery.
I met Ms. Jones personally when she was campaigning on Hillary’s behalf during the primary. I spent a good half hour with her. After I left her I was reminded of something my mother and grandmother frequently brought to my attention. That is, “You are judged by the company you keep.”
To me, the fact that Ms. Jones was a friend of Hillary Clinton’s said a lot about Hillary Clinton. If Ms. Jones was her friend, then must be a good person too and a good friend. I admired Senator Clinton even more than I did already by virtue of her association with Ms. Jones. Godspeed. Get well soon Stephanie.
Ms. Jones is so nice, warm, down to earth, kind and generous. I wish her well.
Prayers for your full and speedy recovery, Stephanie!
Posted online at 12:16 by the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
CLEVELAND — U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones’ condition has stabilized after she suffered an aneurysm, her office said Wednesday.
“At the present time Rep. Tubbs Jones condition has stabilized and she is receiving the best care available,” Nicole Williams said.
People at the hospital had a grim outlook, however. Cleveland Councilman Roosevelt Coats sobbed and said Tubbs Jones was unconscious, and that her friends were preparing for the worst.
Tubbs Jones was driving in Cleveland Heights Tuesday evening when she suffered the aneurysm. She was rushed to Huron Road Hospital, where she is being treated.
They need to stabilize her and get her to the Cleveland Clinic.
She was near her home — I know the area — at the time of the incident.
Yeah. Here is one link to the Obama murders:
http://www.vnnforum.com/showthread.php?p=803961
“Investigator close to case believes there’s more to the brutal murders than mainstream press is letting on
By Victor Thorn
Is a Barack Obama bombshell lurking in the shadows, waiting to derail one of the biggest Cinderella stories in recent history?
While most political prognosticators in the mainstream press presume that Obama is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, they still wonder aloud if Hillary Clinton (or some other entity) has something up their sleeve.
The bombshell may involve the murder of Donald Young, a 47-year-old choir master at former Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s Trinity United Church of Christ—the same congregation that Obama has attended for the past 20 years. Two other young black men that attended the same church—Larry Bland and Nate Spencer—were also murdered execution style with bullets to the backs of their heads—all within 40 days of each other, beginning in November 2007. All three were openly homosexual….”
Dude, this isn’t the thread for this.
Could it be that those interests that have vying
to protect OB from any association he may have with this “unsavory” and criminal story may be having
second thoughts? I mean how many votes would a
widely circulated Donald Young story cost? Toss in
a little Larry Sinclair. Believe him or not, it is not a pretty picture. OB has left himself vunerable. Just saying.
Hal,
Get a grip! And please stop posting links to anti-semitic news sites. VNN’s headline says “No Jews, Just Right.” It’s KKK friendly and disgusting that you’re posting links to their stories.
I see I’m not the only one to immediately think of all those connections
Half for….
You are way off beat. This is an inappropriate post. We are honoring a brilliant congresswoman who just came to an untimely death at 58 years old.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/20/politics/main4366360.shtml?source=RSSattr=Politics_4366360
This report states she’s on life support.
Prayers sent from a fellow Buckeye.
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/ohio-station-tubbs-jones-may-be-taken-off-life-support-2008-08-20.html
Tubbs Jones was “for all intents and purposes dead when they brought her into the hospital” Tuesday night, the station reported in a breaking news update that interrupted regular morning programming.
The station, reporting from outside Huron Hospital in East Cleveland, where Tubbs Jones was brought Tuesday night, said her condition was “grave.” The report also indicated that life support could be “withdrawn sometime [Wednesday] afternoon
There are two things that make me sick:
the Main Stream “media”
Unnamed sources.
they can all go to hell.
My cousin is keeping me updated via email since he lives in Cleveland. It must of hit my part of the state already because my brother is texting.
We may not agree politically with someone, but this is a time when positive vibes, prayers, or whatever one does really helps.
I hate unnamed sources as well. Which is why I don’t read AP or watch CNN and MSNBC very often.
The local channels make NO MENTION of life support.
Could it be a local radio show? I’m not at home so I can’t verify one way or another.
Until they say one way or another, I’m just going to continue sending prayers.
It makes me cringe to see the Arkansas man killed and now this. UGH!
Ok I thought i was the only one who was begining to feel hinky about all these Hillary Super Delegate death. There is something down right unsavory going on, and I wish I could brush it off as meer paranoia. Heck anyone who spends too much time around obama end up in jail, disgraced, or dead. The list growns daily. Wright, Pleger, Kwame Kil Patrick, Bernie Mack, Tim Russet, the list is getting longer and longer.
yes. to hell in a handbasket. “an inside source”,
“someone high up in the clinton campaign”– you bet. CNN and MSNBC and PBS and just about everybody else flushed the concept of journalist integrity firmly down the toilet. I especially used to love the one where a “journalist” would quote another “journalist” and refer to them
as a “political insider.” Now I just wish them all in hell. It doesn’t amuse me anymore. I hope America shrugs these parasites off and we get a free press that actually reports the news, not creates it as it wishes.
Amen!
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There are very few sure things in politics. One is that Barack Obama will change his opinion on the issues. The other is that the Clintons are nearly impossible to destroy. And so, since Barack Obama will not be the nominee until the Democrat Convention is over, and it ain’t over yet, Hillary cannot be counted out. There are reasons to think something is cooking over in Camp Clinton.
http://patriotroom.com/?p=1327
I didn’t see this article elsewhere. Hmmm…thanks for the link Bill.
Allegre’s Corner reporting this morning about a conference call with Hillary in which she said NOTHING about releasing her delegates. Good sign? I’m praying…
http://alegrescorner.soapblox.net/
(second story down - and the top story, about the latest electoral map, gives us good reason to keep up the pressure on the supers)
Lynn Sweet is reporting that Hillary will release delegates Wed. but has no source… misinformation campaign in action again to discourage us?
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
Hillary is not releasing her delegates!
The above Troll comment needs to be deleted.
It is typical sick sensibility of Obama’s paid people.
I am praying for a miracle. Stephanie deserves one.
LUTE:
Send an email to Susan about it (give details)
susanunpc@gmail.com
I am reading that she may be taken off life support as soon as this afternoon!
My prayers go out to Stephanie and her family.
She may be taken off life support this afternoon??
Pray everyone!!!
Really do it! Take a moment. We can pray at the same time.
Pray Pray Pray
My prayers go out to Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. May she recover and be well again swiftly.
Long live Stephanie Tubbs Jones!
She’s been in my prayers since late last night. She remains there now.
Please, get well, Congresswoman. Please.
Something very peculiar just happened. I live in the West and don’t know anything about Stephanie Tubbs Jones. So I googled for information. A local newspaper article said she was found by a police officer who had been behind her car when it started moving erratically. He stopped the car and called an ambulance because she was in distress.
Then I checked wikipedia. Wikipedia referred to her in the past tense and gave a date of death as August 20, 2008. So I checked CNN to verify. CNN had nothing about her condition.
Then I tried posting here with this information and my computer locked up and I had to reboot. So I am trying again. I checked Wikipedia again and the article this time was what I would expect to see with just her birthdate and no premature information.
This is very, very peculiar. I have no way to verify this information, but this is what happened. Maybe someone has a innocent, logical explanation.
I wish Ms Tubbs Jones the very best.
You saw it too from Wikipedia?? It has now since been changed, but good grief. I was stunned or maybe I shouldn’t be stunned that they already marked her dying today.
Let me see if I can get the guy to release the screenshot he took of it.
Looks like she had an aneurysm
wikipedia is constantly updated by regular people on the internet. Someone made a mistake.
Here in Ohio they are reporting that she will be taken off of life support this afternoon. Stephanie Tubbs Jones is a wonderful and giving person. My heart and prayers go out to her and her loved ones.
Where are you getting that? I am in Akron, checking all Cleveland news channels and the Plain Dealer … what is your source?
There isn’t even anyone locally using the term “LIFE SUPPORT.” I think you’re a nincompoop!
What part of “Ohio” are you in? “East Illinois, Ohio?” You’re a moron!
damn, beebop. you’re rude.
Bite me, sweetie. And I mean that in the nicest possible way of course!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/20/politics/main4366360.shtml?source=mostpop_story
Ohio Congresswoman and Democratic superdelegate Stephanie Tubbs Jones has suffered an aneurysm and remains on life support in critical condition at a Cleveland hospital.
Reported 5 hours ago.
Just for your information … earlier today another bot from Ohio alleged that “people in Ohio were saying it was a DUI.” So, see, I take a boat load of offense from these faux Ohioians. I would kick each of their asses back to Chicago (or Gaza as the case may be) if I could get my boot on their behinds. So stfu!
This is so sad. What a loss for us all.
Local ABC affiliate. http://www.newsnet5.com/politics/17240409/detail.html with information from Lou Stokes
Thanks beeboop and that was posted at 12:52.
Is anyone keeping a record of these unfortunate things befalling Senator Clinton’s superdelegates?
This is the second one.
I hope Stephanie Tubb Jones family has the file “open in case of my unfortunate and untimely death.” I’m sure she has something to say about the back room black caucus dealings with Obama.
Darryl-
That was my first reaction when I saw the news.It just seemed odd that yet another Hillary supporter will not be present at the convention. Then I thought I’ve just read too many conspiracy books. In any case it is tragic, one of those things that cannot be predicted or detected ahead of time. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
My first reaction too… I’ve just been paying attention, I don’t read conspiracy books, just the news (when I find some, you have to search far and wide anymore) Here is something I just saw ..
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said late Tuesday that she will not attend the Democratic National Convention next Monday due to a sprained left ankle.
Another Hillary supporter won’t be there either.
The first thing came to my mind after hearing Gwartney being shot was one of the crazies who are always posting threats against anyone supporting Hillary. I thought the same late last night when I heard about Ms.Tubbs Jones, but I assume now, it was just something that happened. I watched the video posted upthread and she was magnificent. I saw her many times on MSNBC (before I stopped watching all programs there) and she always had the facts on any issues and articulated them as well as anyone I heard on TV. Prayers for her family and friends. This is a huge loss for all.
It was the Diane Feinstein story yesterday and this today that caused my reaction: “Hillary supporters dropping like flies”. It was my gut reaction when I read this tragic news. I’ve been creeped out by this whole BO rise in power and treatment of Hillary Clinton (and Bill). When I told my husband about this he asked if BO could be a real-life Damien (The Omen). This from a man who doesn’t believe anything metaphysical, including gods or devils.
Anyways, all my countless hours of reading never uncovered a way to cause an aneurysm, only cardiac arrest. But who knows…I feel like we’re in the twilight zone.
Only WOIO has reported her on life support and are now saying that she will be taken off sometime today. all other media outlets are respecting the family wishes only reporting the official statement from her office that she is stable and receiving the best care possible.
they may have it right this time but WOIO is a Fox affiliate and is locally known for some pretty low handed, vile, sensationalist reporting, especially during May sweeps week.
http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/08/stephanie_tubbs_jones_in_grave.html
Cleveland Plain Dealer online. Half an hour ago. NO MENTION OF LIFE SUPPORT.
God bless this amazing women. I wish her a great recovery.
I will pray for her.
Hillary’s statement:
Sen. Clinton released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: “Stephanie is a strong, remarkable woman with an incredible fighting spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with my dear friend Stephanie and her family at this difficult time.”
http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=94996&catid=5
(Just for some levity — God knows we need it — Kucinich and the child bride are on their way to Stephanie’s bedside …..
Hope the family is controlling who gets in.
Hang in their Congresswoman!
“http://www.myfoxcleveland.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7244676&version=31&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1″
Fox News affiliate, Cleveland, OH
NO MENTION OF LIFE SUPPORT.
Sorry if I am beating this to death. But. I am sick to damn death of a shitty media!
And. I am sick to death of 0bama babies coming here and dropping their loads of CRAP.
Not an Obama baby, but honestly I know you’re passionate about Rep. Stephanie Tubb Jones, but please don’t keep calling people out. As much as I don’t trust the MSM, the only sources and only way any of us knew about her situation is through the news.
I tried to provide the links of what I found. I was hoping otherwise, but I’ve had a close friend die of this within the past year. You feel cheated, but obviously God wanted her and maybe God needed Stephanie Tubb Jones.
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/stephanie_tubbs_jones_in_grave.html
Plain Dealer now saying she has died.
I am sick sick sick sick. What a wonderful political force she was. I can’t begin to tell you how ill I am. The Democratic party is in HUGE trouble. The shenanigans in Cuyahoga County could easily turn this seat RED if they aren’t careful. Lou Stokes had better put his considerable support behind someone FAST!
She is an amazing, strong woman. My prayers to her and her family.