Madelyn Dunham

Barack Obama's Late Grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, Remembered

AP | HERBERT A. SAMPLE | Posted 12.16.2008 | Politics


HONOLULU — The late grandmother of President-elect Barack Obama was eulogized Friday as a strong, vibrant woman who was dedicated to her profess...

Obama's Sister Writes: "He May Not Be A Perfect Man... But We Have Made A Great Choice"

Time | DAN NAKASO / HONOLULU | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama's sister has not emerged in public since the death of their grandmother two days before her brother's historic presidential election but ...

Marian Robinson, Madelyn Dunham: The Obama Grandmother-Effect

ABC News | LAUREN COX | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


The role of grandmothers, those often underappreciated backup caregivers in so many millions of families, has already been spotlighted by the nation's...

Global Twitterati React to Passing of Obama's Grandmother

Jillian York | Posted 12.05.2008 | Home


Jillian York

Before the blogosphere had a chance to react, the Twittersphere jumped on the story. A Kenyan wrote: "Pole sana Obama. Condolences to your fam. RIP 'toot' (his granny)."

Obama's Family Loss

Vicky Ward | Posted 12.05.2008 | Living


Vicky Ward

Madelyn Dunham knew enough of her grandson's character to know that however things turn out -- he'd make her proud -- and that he'd be all right without her.

Gift Of Love: An Appreciation Of Obama's Relationship With His Grandmother

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 12.05.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

In an earlier post, we celebrated the relationship between Michelle and Barack Obama. Now, in honor of his grandmother's passing, we want to honor his...

Obama: Lesson Learned from Grandmother's Death

Jamie Stiehm | Posted 12.04.2008 | Living


Jamie Stiehm

How Obama dealt with the death of a loved one speaks volumes about his character. He told campaign aides the trip to see his grandmother in Hawaii was "non-negotiable."

Obama's Grandmother's Absentee Ballot Will Be Counted

ABC News | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


While Sen. Barack Obama's late grandmother Madelyn Dunham will not live to see the outcome of this historic election, her 2008 vote will count. Hawai...

Obama's Grandmother Dies At Age 86

AP | HERBERT SAMPLE | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


***Scroll down to the bottom of this article see John and Cindy McCain's statement on the death of Barack Obama's grandmother:*** Barack Obama's gra...

Tears For Obama (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Anya Strzemien | Posted 12.04.2008 | Style


Between the election and the economy, Americans are a little emotional these days. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the faces of Obama sup...

Acknowledging Obama the Grandson

Bob Geiger | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics


Bob Geiger

I felt ashamed for letting political calculation be my first thoughts upon hearing that Obama was going to visit his grandmother.

Obama the grandson replaces Obama the candidate

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics


HONOLULU — Barack Obama, briefly a grandson instead of a candidate, spent some quiet family time Friday with the ailing woman who helped raise h...

Why We Love Grandmas (SLIDESHOW)

Times Online | Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall | Posted 11.23.2008 | Style


It comes as no surprise that Barack Obama is taking precious time off from the crucial final days of his presidential campaign to visit the grandmothe...

Obama's Grandmother Has Broken Hip, Says Relative

AP | ALLEN G. BREED | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


RALEIGH, N.C. — If Michelle Obama is her husband's "rock," his grandmother is a big part of the ground beneath it. Madelyn Payne Dunham gave yo...

Obama's Grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, Slideshow, Photos, Video

Katharine Zaleski/Anya Strzemien | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics


******** UPDATE 11/3 4:39PM: Barack Obama's grandmother has died at age 86. **** Barack Obama is heading to Hawaii on Thursday to visit with his ve...