Elijah Cummings has just died......

[a kennedy]

[icymist]

1. It is all over his Twitter page.

Link to tweet

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[0rganism]

2. no! say it ain't so!

we lose more heroes every day yet Dick Cheney and Donald Trump continue to breath.

[redstatebluegirl]

36. Only the good die young.....

Mr. Cummings was one of the best.

[madaboutharry]

3. Rest In Peace, dear man.

He was a good man. The nation is a lesser place without him.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Just heard on my local news radio station.

[icymist]

5. Link to an official statement

Link to tweet

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[malaise]

6. Not a word all now on M$NBComcast n/t

[PCIntern]

7. Fuck. He was only 68.

[malaise]

9. That hit me too

I suspect that he was diabetic

[bdamomma]

46. So very sad news

he was so so good.

[blm]

51. Sad day for this country.

Such a good man and a leader.

[cwydro]

8. Damn.

[dem4decades]

10. He was a great man. This is so sad.

[Dennis Donovan]

11. My God, the timing couldn't be worse. We need him!!!

[malaise]

12. The Baltimore Sun knew he was seriously ill

https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-cummings-medical-20191016-hpfkqhuhovdslgjwmn6syyltiq-story.html

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore, a key figure in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, did not return to his office as expected this week following a medical procedure.

The chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee had said in a Sept. 30 statement that his doctors anticipated his return to Washington “when the House comes back into session in two weeks” and that he remained in “constant communication” with his staff and congressional colleagues.

But Cummings, a Democrat, missed two roll call votes on Tuesday, the first day back following the recess. His office declined to comment on Wednesday about his condition or when he is expected to return.

Cummings, 68, has not participated in a roll call vote since Sept. 11.

[Mike 03]

14. Did most people know he was ill?

This is so shocking... I had no idea he had health issues. God I'll miss him. He was a giant. This is so sad.

[malaise]

16. I doubt that most people knew he was ill let alone seriously ill

Insiders would have known but most of us expect someone his age to be back at work. It is very sad.

[bdamomma]

47. My heart hurts

so sad. He was so needed.

[malaise]

49. Remember that when Spreaker Nancy stood up to that monster yesterday

she was fully aware of Elijah's health crisis. Elijah hadn't looked well for a long time.

[bdamomma]

52. Well not being morbid

he knew Nancy has the gavel and will use it to protect the Constitution. I'll never forget one of those committee hearings he roared at someone that they were questioning. He was so angry.

The Black caucus has some of the best representatives, we are lucky to have them.

[demmiblue]

13. A tremendous loss.

[mfcorey1]

15. 😢

[BigmanPigman]

17. He certainly will not be able to be replaced by anyone.

He was a very wonderful man who served the US well. What a loss for our party.

[Soph0571]

18. ...

A huge loss RIP

[yaesu]

19. Waking up to this very sad news. We lost a leader and a great humanitarian, R.I.P. nt

[irisblue]

20. 🕯️

[pansypoo53219]

21. sad. one of my favorite congressmen. c-span groupie before the GOP took over.

[appalachiablue]

22. What a shocking loss, great American. RIP

[democrank]

23. A tremendous loss

[The_jackalope]

24. A giant has fallen

[spanone]

25. ...

[Trueblue Texan]

26. OMG!

I am heartbroken! If only it could have been someone else who deserved it so much more! We have lost a national treasure! No, a Global treasure!

[Ohiogal]

27. He was a good and honorable man

He will be sadly missed .... R.I.P. Rep. Cummings.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

28. Nooooooooooooo.....

[dalton99a]

29. Horrible news

[DFW]

30. A Lion of our Congress has just been silenced

Great men speak with eloquence, and are often humble. Such was Elijah Cummings.

His will be shoes that will not easily be filled. I don't know the law for succession in Maryland. The Governor is a Republican, but reputed to be a decent guy. If there will be a special election, so much the better, but if Maryland law dictates that the Governor appoint a caretaker for the post, I hope Larry Hogan will respect the office just vacated and appoint someone who will satisfy the will and the desires of the people of Cummings' district. If he instead appoints some sleazebag right wing extremist Republican just to please McCarthy, his reputation for being a moderate (and his chances for re-election) should go the way of the rotary phone.

[Docreed2003]

31. Rest easy...

He was a giant amongst men, a lion for our side, and he will be sorely missed....we must pick up the banner and continue the fight.

[Bettie]

32. OH, that is awful

so sorry to hear this.

I hope his family can find peace in the coming days.

[DinahMoeHum]

33. Rest in Power, Congressman Cummings.

[boston bean]

34. Really sad about this. A good man, gone too soon!

[Hortensis]

35. "In school, a counsellor told him he was too slow to learn and spoke poorly,

and he would never fulfil his dream of becoming a lawyer. “I was devastated.My whole life changed. I became very determined,” he said.

He certainly did. Only 68. Damn.

[Peacetrain]

37. My heart breaks today....

Go in Peace Elijah.. your work here is done.. you have been a leader, helped us all move along the road.. we now take the burden up in your memory.. along with all the others who have crossed over before you.. You will never be forgotten..

[Gothmog]

38. A great man has died

Link to tweet

[smirkymonkey]

39. So sad and such a great loss.

He will be missed. My condolences to his family. RIP Elijah.

[Goodheart]

40. Crying here.

[handmade34]

41. ....

[Sunsky]

42. Sad day

[Kid Berwyn]

43. Heroic Statesman

Loved his country. A great humanitarian, too. An infinite loss for us.

[bdamomma]

44. OMG

this is so sad.

I will never forget him. He was a great man. And so so needed.

He was chairman of the House Oversight Committee. He will be sorely missed and so smart too.

[Takket]

45. Terrible loss for all of us

He was a hero and will be missed. RIP, sir.

[Hugin]

48. Devastating news...

We are all diminished at the loss of Elijah Cummings.

[thinkingagain]

50. So sad

Sad for his family, this country I’m trying hard not to cry ( it’s not working very well)

[Act_of_Reparation]

53. Fuck.

This sucks.

[Hoyt]

54. Just woke up and read. He was the best.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

55. it's hard to let him go; the world is poorer today

[shanti]

56. Oh no!!!

This is terrible news for us Dems! The last pic I saw of him, he was using a walker to reach his podium. RIP, Congressman Cummings

[GeoWilliam750]

57. Rest in peace, Brother

And thank you for doing the labour of a giant for us.