Barack Obama just finished up a townhall meeting in Elkhart, Indiana, which has among the highest unemployment rates in the country. He did two things of particular note. First, he invited everybody and didn’t screen his questions. This resulted in at least one question from a Sean Hannity enthusiast. That’s a refreshing change from Bush’s scripted townhalls. Second, he expressed disappointment that education investments were stripped out of the Senate bill, explained why they are crucial, and promised to try to have some of that funding restored. That means he has the House’s back on contesting the Senate version and that he is prepared to fight for the money in conference.
Obama’s Townhall
