[gleeaikin]

Is this development more likely to hurt him because it takes him away from campaigning, or more likely to help him because of a sympathy vote?

[somerville]

Ever had a parent or grandparent seriously ill ? Do you really think you’d be thinking about how their illness would be good for your career ? This is one area - illness of an opposing candidate’s relative, that should be offlimits.

[napscoordinator]

Is this development more likely to hurt him because it takes him away from campaigning, or more likely to help him because of a sympathy vote?

I am sure he could care less. His grandmother means more to him than some election.