Congresswoman Julia Carson dies

[Burma Jones]

Source: Indianapolis Star

Congresswoman Julia Carson died this morning at the age of 69.

Carson’s death comes just weeks after she announced she was dying of lung cancer and would not seek re-election to a seventh term in 2008.

Two days later, she said she would not seek re-election, saying her time away from Congress would be “a time to weep and a time to laugh,” and she added, “a time to heal.”

But Carson never healed and never returned to Congress.

Read more: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071215/LOCAL/71215001

[Benhurst]

1. R.I.P.

May her friends and family take consolation in her good work for her constituents and the Republic.

[liberalnurse]

10. What was the name of the other Congresswoman

who just died in the last month or two????? Lung cancer as well? Or, was DU posting about the critical condition of Julia Carson????

Why does this all seem like Deja vu????????????:shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :banghead:

[Benhurst]

15. You may be thinking of Republican Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis,

(1st district, Virginia) who died from breast cancer on October 6, 2007.

[KamaAina]

19. Or Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA37)

who, ironically, died in Carson, CA in April.

[liberalnurse]

23. That's it.........

Thank you.

[journalist3072]

2. God bless her sweet soul. She was the main force behind Rosa Parks receiving the

Congressional Gold Medal of Freedom.

God bless her.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

3. How very sad

My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences are extended to Ms Carson's family and friends -and indeed to her constituents

We've lost too many in Congress in the past year:cry:

[rodeodance]

4. we lost a great Progress Dem--see THIS:

A steadfast Democrat, Carson opposed President Bush’s request for authority to wage war in 2002. In 1999, she won enactment of a measure that awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to civil rights figure Rosa Parks.
In 1991 and 1974, she was named by The Star as Woman of the Year.

Carson’s death comes after she took a medical leave from Congress in September after complaining of leg pain and fatigue.

In her last public interview broadcast on Nov. 5 on the WTCL-AM program, “Afternoons with Amos,” Carson expressed frustration over her health problems. “I’m breathing and I feel fine,” she said. Her voice did sound shaky, though, and she had coughing spells during the interview.

“I’ve got bronchitis real bad now and I hope to get over it,” she said, “but you don’t ever know.

[progressivebydesign]

5. RIP - That's really sad. n/t

[Maestro]

6. She sounds like she was fighter.

I wasn't that familiar with her but she certainly was a good person. R.I.P. and my condolences to the family.

[IndianaGreen]

7. A great loss to our community. A truly great humanitarian.

She represented the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party. Her principled compassion will be sorely missed.

I expect thousands will attend her funeral, and they will be from both sides of the political spectrum.

[indypaul]

8. Rest In Peace

She will be sadly missed as a voice for progress in this community.

[emilyg]

9. RIP

[SalmonChantedEvening]

11. RIP Dear Lady n/t

[Giant Robot]

12. RIP

My condolences to her friends and family. I hope that everyone had the time to weep and laugh with her before the end.

[JitterbugPerfume]

13. Indiana has lost a great champion

she will be missed.

Rest in Peace, Julia.

[Yukari Yakumo]

14. R.I.P.

But... How are vacancies dealt with in the House? Here's the issue:

Julia Carson - Dem - IN 7th District - A Solidly Dem District
IN Gov. - Mitch Daniels - Repug

[bottomofthehill]

17. You have to be elected to the House

There is no appointment provision. There will be a Special Election

[niyad]

16. rest in peace julia. you will be sorely missed.

[Fritz67]

18. I wish I'd been in her district...

...I live on the west side of Indianapolis; I was in her predecessor's until 1992, when we were gerrymandered to Dan Burton, and then in 2002 to Steve Buyer--niether of which are worth their wieght in pig crap.

Julia was an inspiration, and a good person, and it always put a smile on my face every time she defied the polls to beat some smarmy Republic who was convinced "This is the year that we'll beat her" Well, guess what, assholes, you never did.

Rest In Peace, Julia. Thank you for your long life of service to those who needed it most.
:)

[Eurobabe]

20. RIP Julia Carson

:cry:

[MethuenProgressive]

21. What a fantasic legacy she leaves.

And what a blessing she was.
Peace, Julia.

[AllyCat]

22. Godspeed, Lioness. n/t

[DemKR]

24. We will always remember you Julia..................Here's to holding the seat

[bitchkitty]

25. Rest in peace, then come back soon!

(sorry, I believe in spirit recycling...)

[Vinnie From Indy]

26. Julia was a true representative of the people!

I have known Julia for years and she will be missed greatly! She also happened to be very, very funny when she was in the mood. RIP Julia!!!!

[cascadiance]

27. R.I.P. Ms. Carson!

Best wishes to her family and friends. Cancer is such a horrible disease. I hope we find a way to fight it better!

Just had to say goodbye to my kitty a couple of weeks ago too because of it. I can feel their pain!

[RamboLiberal]

28. Sad loss for all of us

My deepest sympathies to her family. RIP Julia. What a great lady and fighter.

[AwakeAtLast]

29. RIP

I'm not sure how many are aware that there had been some grousing by the IN GOP about Julia's medical leaves. She never let them get to her. She just kept on going as best she could. Her death so soon after announcing her terminal illness proves just how sick she really was. Great lady, great loss to the people of Indiana. :cry:

[Hepburn]

30. Kick for a great lady. n/t

[IronLionZion]

31. She was my rep for some time, RIP Congresswoman nt