McCain Goes Solo at Town Hall in Federal Hall

[brooklynite]

Source: The Gothamist

While plans for a joint John McCain-Barack Obama town hall forum at Federal Hall in lower Manhattan fell through, McCain still appeared and took advantage of being the only presidential candidate there, saying, "It would have been a little more interesting tonight if Senator Obama had accepted my request."

Obama's excuse was that the town hall happened too soon after Obama clinched the nomination, and about 200 people gathered for the just-McCain not-open-to-the-public event. Though the event was billed as bipartisan, it turns out that tickets were distributed by "supporters, 'independent groups,' and Mayor Bloomberg" though it's unclear how that broke down. McCain, who does well with town halls (he's had over 100!) appeared to have a pretty easy time, discussing a variety of topics and even getting a chance to respond to one question with, "I don't consider myself a hero."

At one point, McCain spoke out against the oil industry, "I am very angry, frankly, at the oil companies not only because of the obscene profits they've made but at their failure to invest in alternate energy to help us eliminate our dependence on foreign oil." At another, he said that the Democrats were being ageist and used his appearance on Saturday Night Live as some youth street cred--on the show, "I said the primary qualification to be president of the United States is to be very, very, very old."

[liberal N proud]

1. The media is billing this that Obama didn't show up

Obama's campaign told them not to plan on Obama. So the bobble heads can tell the people that Obama jilted McCain.

[uppityperson]

9. Yup, McCain offered, and Obama was afraid to join him, or just snubbed him.

I'd never vote for someone with such little Experience and with such a lack of tact. I mean, really! How COULD anyone support someone who OBVIOUSLY has such LITTLE ability to Deal with People!!!!!
:sarcasm:

This was my take on the McCain offers. He could take credit for offering. Asshole.

[TommyO]

2. Since McCain doesn't view himself as a hero

can we stop calling him a war hero here at DU?

[Politicalboi]

3. I think

McGoo is more comfortable talking to himself. He will be eaten alive when he goes against Obama. I can't wait till that happens.

[OwnedByFerrets]

4. McSame wants town hall meetings set up like last nites....

all the participants hand picked by his staff. FU McSame.

[BeatleBoot]

5. Rule # 3 of Politics

Always show up to debate.

[Nostradammit]

6. Which is superseded by rule #2

Don't fall for your opponent's cheap political stunts.

[anonymous171]

7. So it WAS a trap. nt

[Vinca]

8. You almost feel sorry for McBush. He needs Obama if he ever

expects to see a real crowd. Barack should tell him to pound sand.