Rep. Tubbs Jones Unconscious in Cleveland Hospital

Source: foxnews.com

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, one of Hillary Clinton's biggest supporters during the primaries, remained unconscious Wednesday in a Cleveland area hospital after being transported there Tuesday night.

MyFOXCleveland reports that Tubbs Jones' car veered off the side of the road Tuesday night. Police found her unconscious behind the wheel.

A hospital spokeswoman said family members requested that no other information on the Cleveland Democrat be released. Tubbs Jones' spokeswoman Nicole Williams said she has "no information" about the incident "at this time."

The 58-year-old Tubbs Jones became the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress when she was elected in 1998. She is serving her fifth term in Congress.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,406742,00.html

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be well Stephanie

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:( Hang in there, Congresswoman.

I hope she can make a comeback but this is very bad news.

the stress of congress must be almost unbearable.

you can have a weak spot in a blood vessel and one minute you are
fine and the next minute pow you have a stroke.

Her loss of consciousess is not a good sign .... unless the hospital is keeping
her that way for medical reasons.

but they are even more so. Sending good energy her way.

Aneurysm. Fortunately she was in a hospital at the time and she recovered about 75%. She is still here to complain about my blogging.

:hug:

Terrible.

Thoughts and prayers to her family.

I really like her. So sad my thoughts are with her and her family. Damn.

God help her. She is in our prayers

Best wishes for recovery.

http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=8871426

:-(

I always loved to hear her smack down callers on CSPAN. My prayers are with her and her family.

That is very sad news.

I wish there was more info available. :(

edit- aneurysm. wow. :(

I hope she makes a full recovery. She's a delightful and courageous rep.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/20/politics/main4366360.shtml

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D-Ohio, is reported to have suffered an aneurysm and is not expected to recover, according to CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland.

WOIO also reported that the congresswoman is on life support at this time. The congresswoman's office would not confirm the report.

The station reported today that she was transported overnight to Huron Hospital in Cleveland after police found her in her car last evening.

Tubbs Jones was first elected in 1998, becoming the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress. She represents Ohio's 11th district.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/20/politics/main4366360.shtml

This is such bad news.

...I am SO sorry to hear this. She is a wonderful woman.

:-(

My dad died from an abdominal aortic aneurysm....never knew he had one. Most people don't. They usually go undetected for years..no symptoms....nothing. When they go...they go. My Dad never made it past 5 minutes...he was gone. He was never sick a day in his life.
God bless her...I hope they got to her in time. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.

I just so loved watching her energy and enthusiasm as she shared the stage with Hillary, and others during the primaries. She is so amazing at taking on the talking heads... I hope she can pull a miracle and recover from this. I'm heartbroken.

very sad

This is terrible news.

Her poor family must be in shock.

She was our rep when we lived there, and I think the world of her. May she be in peace, and may her medical team know the right things to do.

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/tubbs_jones_is_stable_office_s.html

"U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones' condition has stabilized after suffering 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."

God bless this strong, amazing woman!

Wish she was my rep! (I have Latourette-puke!)

My father, grandfather, and great grandfather all passed of abdominal aneurysms. I hope Ms. Tubbs-Jones the very best.

EDIT: Why are all the news people saying she "suffered" an aneurysm? You don't "suffer" aneurysm. I may have an aneurysm now and not know it until it bursts. THAT'S when you suffer, when it BURSTS.

My mother's side of the family has a long history of abdominal aneurysms. They are treatable if caught. I have been testing and so far so good.

Every six months. I also had a heart bypass done in 2006. (6 at once.)

It's got to be heartbreaking for Hillary too (I'm not trying to frame this in terms of Hillary, just hear me out). First the head of the Arkansas Democratic party, a friend of hers was murdered, now this; it's got to be devastating. And I feel horribly for Representative Tubbs Jones' family. I've always liked her too. I didn't realize that she was the first black Congresswoman from Ohio. This is crushing news.

This sucks. The prognosis seems pretty grim, but here's to hoping for a breakthrough.

So many more important things about her and her life and you choose to focus on that?


Wow.....

That is all.

Ohio station: Tubbs Jones may be taken off life support
By Jared Allen
Posted: 08/20/08 12:41 PM

After suffering a massive aneurysm while behind the wheel Tuesday night in Cleveland, Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio) is in grave condition and may be taken off of life support as early as this afternoon, according to WOIO in Cleveland.

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 afternoon.”

Tubbs Jones’s office released a statement earlier Wednesday saying the congresswoman had suffered an aneurysm and described her condition as stable.

Her office could not be reached to confirm WOIO reports that her life is in immediate jeopardy.

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/ohio-station-tubbs-jones-may-be-taken-off-life-support-2008-08-20.html

:cry:

:cry:

:cry:

They are the only one reporting this. They are also notorious for sensationalistic, trashy news reporting.

I really hope Rep. Tubbs-Jones is not that far gone. She is wonderful, and I'm glad to be one of her constituents. :(

on edit- turns out they're right. Crap. :(

I hope they are correct.

when I first read about the aneurysm, I knew it wasn't good. My best friend had one and was on life support and I was there when they turned it off. Her family are in my thoughts, so so sad. :cry:

Praying for a recovery...

the image of her in my mind at the moment,

when she gave a keynote address at the last Democratic National Convention and she was just beaming and so proud, but so very aware of her roots and her mission.

Some of you may remember her as the Platform Chair last time around as well. She was superb in that role.

I am just so sad for her and all the people who had the privilege to work with her.

On the heels of the death of long-time City Councilwoman Fanny Lewis (different style from a different time), it is a poignant moment in Cleveland history.

Telling, was a comment, I heard on the news this morning, who would even venture to try and replace her. Noone can fill her shoes.

I am just so very, very sad.

:( :cry: Pugs are prollee already on the fence posts.

injured Dems this week? She will always carry my goodwill, because of 2004. I wish her and her family the best.

Thank you, Rep. Tubbs Jones.

:hug:

n/t.

I pray she pulls through this -- I will never forget her courageous challenge of seating the electors in 2004.

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Hope she makes a speedy recovery. The story didn't sound too optimistic.

heartbreaking news

Doesn't sound good but I'm hoping for the best for her. What a shame. She may have made me nuts when she was on TV during the primary but she is a good person and a very good conresswoman.

very sad - I really liked her.

She was a true patriot. May she rest in peace.

CNN press conference at 2:PM..............
Tragic loss!
No words...........................
Makes me wonder if God is really on George's side?

I got that goofy face????? It was TOTALLY ACCIDENTAL. Must have hit a keyboard shortcut while trying to type a Capital P!
I AM NOT SMILING NOW! SHe was a key figure in fighting the evil ones!

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.

http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/08/stephanie_tubbs_jones_has_died.html


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My condolences to her family, friends and supporters.

I'm so sorry to hear this, this is so sad. :cry:

My condolences to her family, coworkers, and loved ones. Godspeed Madam.

R.I.P. to a true patriot. :(

her values. So sad.

Crap!

they are reporting she is still alive now.

FAUX isn't the only one...:
From Google news:

UPDATE: US Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, 58, dies
Akron Beacon Journal - ‎ 11 minutes ago ‎
Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Ohio's first black woman to serve in Congress, died today after being hospitalized for an aneurysm. She was 58. ...

http://www.ohio.com/error?url=http%3A//www.ohio.com/news/break_news/27185489.html

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CNN just showed a live press conference from the hospital, and she has not in fact passed away.

I know there are a couple of other threads on this, but I thought I'd add it here, since this is the main story on the DU front page.

That's her Dr's statement on CNN. A staffer gave out the misinformation that she had died!

(And I ought to read through to the end before posting, huh?)

Stay well dear lady.

:cry:

she said that stephanie was first reported dead by cleveland plain dealer (i think). wtf? how terrible they assumed and get it so wrong.

The family said they don't want the hospital to release any info about her.It doesn't sound like she will survive.

She is one of the last Dems with gumption and has always fought for the average person.

My thoughts are with her and her family. :cry:

RIP Congresswoman Tubbs Jones.
:cry:

http://www.npr.org/newsinbrief/index.html#MT93804442

http://blog.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2008/08/hospital_confirms_us_rep_steph.html

http://www.newsnet5.com/politics/17240409/detail.html

RIP.

She'll be in the history books someday. :patriot:

In the meantime, what a loss for our country. :cry:

(Watching the news... what a beautiful smile she had--just beautiful.)

- A statement released by the Cleveland Clinic Wednesday evening states that U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones has died as a result of a brain hemorrhage.

The statement from The Clinic reads: "Throughout the course of the day and into this evening, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' medical condition declined. Medical doctors and neurosurgeons from Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic sadly report that at 6:12 p.m. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones died. She dedicated her life in public service to helping others and will continue to do so through organ donations. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."

At an earlier press conference, Dr. Gus Kious, president of Huron Hospital, told the media that Tubbs Jones suffered a brain aneurysm in an inaccessible part of her brain but remained in critical but stable condition. The aneurysm burst causing Tubbs Jones' brain to hemorrhage.

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=94996&catid=5

Rest In Peace. You will be very missed

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones' family and officials at Huron Hospital have announced that the five-term congresswoman has died.

She was 58.

This is the statement:

Tubbs Jones Family, Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic

August 20, 2008 - 6:40 p.m.

"Throughout the course of the day and into this evening, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' medical condition declined. Medical doctors and neurosurgeons from Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic sadly report that at 6:12 p.m. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones died.

She dedicated her life in public service to helping others and will continue to do so through organ donations.

Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/08/family_hospital_confirm_congre_2.html