I bet she knew 6 months ago but didnt want President Bush to replace her even with a moderate. 
I have my doubts about that. Pancreatic cancer waits for no one. It's just about the most deadly and invasive cancer one can get.
Whenever a fellow human being is sufferring, I am sorrowful and unhappy. This communist lady is no different. I hope she finds peace with little pain.
The only joy I find, and I mean this with much respect, is that I know every liberal is suddenly a staunch conservative within about 30 seconds after death. I know that Molly Ivins is in her element right now leading the Heavenly Typewriter League against the Obama administration. Her respect for George W. Bush is immense.