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vdogg

(1,384 posts)
1. I think the question was posed at the Town Hall
Wed Feb 24, 2016, 08:36 AM
Feb 2016

Because Obama had just announced his new plan that day. Seems like an approprietary topic for discussion wouldn't you say?

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
2. Which begs the question - why did Obama choose to make this announcement right before Colorado?
Wed Feb 24, 2016, 08:45 AM
Feb 2016

Mere happenstance?

vdogg

(1,384 posts)
3. Seriously?
Wed Feb 24, 2016, 08:55 AM
Feb 2016

Not everything is a conspiracy. He's been checking a lot of things off his bucket list, this isn't the only major issue he brought up.

Skwmom

(12,685 posts)
4. We are in the midst of a political election and the Obama and Clinton teams know politics.
Wed Feb 24, 2016, 10:30 AM
Feb 2016

Obama has been helping out Clinton throughout the primary.
 

alcibiades_mystery

(36,437 posts)
6. Imagine that...asking a policy question of interest to voters!
Wed Feb 24, 2016, 10:38 AM
Feb 2016

And in the middle of an election!

Harruuuuumph.

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