OBAMA WITH HIS GRANDPARENTSBarack Obama's grandmother has died on the eve of the US presidential election.In a joint statement with his sister, the Democratic candidate announced the news that Madelyn Dunham had died peacfully after a battle with cancer.He said: "She was the cornerstone of our family and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility.
"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances."
Just over a week ago, Senator Obama took a break from campaigning and flew to Hawaii to be with Ms Dunham, 86.
It comes as the two candidates were covering thousands of miles in a final push for votes on the last day of campaigning.
The two men targeted the key swing states that will decide the race.
"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances."
Just over a week ago, Senator Obama took a break from campaigning and flew to Hawaii to be with Ms Dunham, 86.
It comes as the two candidates were covering thousands of miles in a final push for votes on the last day of campaigning.
The two men targeted the key swing states that will decide the race.
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