OBAMA TOWN HALL NOW IN MARTINSVILLE, VA

[jenmito]

Watch here: http://www.cnn.com/live/ or here: http://origin.barackobama.com/live/

[helderheid]

1. thanks!

:hi:

[jenmito]

3. No problem! Mark Warner is speaking now.

:hi:

[gateley]

2. Thanks, jenmito --- but can't tune in now. Any "local talent" on the

stage with him? :-)

[jenmito]

4. Mark Warner.

The Keynote Speaker. :)

[gateley]

18. Thanks! I'm of course wondering if Kaine will be present. Maybe tonight? nt

[jenmito]

20. Hmmm...maybe tonight. n/t

[flpoljunkie]

35. Read Obama is spending tonight at the Kaines'.

[jenmito]

36. INNNteresting! Thanks for the info.

:hi:

[helderheid]

kick he's up!

:woohoo:

[otohara]

5. Kick

thanks

[Muttocracy]

6. thank you! I think we'll have some DUers to report from Lynchburg tonight. nt

[jenmito]

9. That will be cool!

:hi:

[Muttocracy]

11. I'm spacing out on her username, but I know she got tickets. nt

[jenmito]

12. That's ok. I'm sure she'll post about it and remind you.

:)

[Muttocracy]

13. I just feel bad I'm not remembering, but I can't remember names in real life either! nt

[jenmito]

16. Don't feel bad. There are lots of names on this board...

now your memory of people's names in REAL life is another story. :D

[Muttocracy]

19. I can remember all kinds of details about people but not their names! nt

[jenmito]

22. That's ok...

as long as you're not running for president. :D

[gblady]

7. thanks for the heads up....

I was hoping to see a town meeting today!

[jenmito]

8. No problem!

:hi: He has another one at 6:30pm ET.

[eshfemme]

10. I love his town halls because he gives lots of detailed answers.

The only thing that's bad is that his answers require more time because it's not a simple kneejerk response so Obama can't answer as many questions as other politicians might. But it's always awesome to see him interacting with people and just be real about it.

[jenmito]

15. Same here. Unfortunately, some people see being detailed and intelligent as a BAD

thing! First he's criticized for having no substance, being about "hope and change" with no specifics, but then, when he DOES give detailed answers, he's criticized for being "too intelligent" or "too professorial." I guess people want another 4 years of stupidity.

[elkston]

21. Exactly. All the concern trolls here just aren't paying attention.

Obama makes his policies very clear in town halls -- with specifics and numbers.

He never ducks from questions and clearly states where stands.

[jenmito]

24. Not only the concern trolls, but many people in the MSM...

or they don't want to acknowledge it.

[eshfemme]

26. Also, people who disparage his verbal ticks and praise John McCain's "debating skills"

obviously don't realize that none of the questions he fields are screened in any way so all of his questions are pure Obama-- they're not prepared and they're all off the cuff. He just does his homework.

[jenmito]

27. Exactly...

And McCain is a sound bite machine who doesn't even ANSWER questions directly. He turns everything into something to do with war.

[Hope And Change]

14. Thanks jenmito!

:hi:

[jenmito]

17. Sure thing!

Looks like I beat you to it this time. :D :hi:

[Cha]

23. Yeah, Eyes ON The

Prize!

[jenmito]

25. Yup! I can't wait for the Convention when he rips into McCain for EVERYONE to see!

He's going to do what Kerry didn't do-ATTACK the opposition (on issues).

[Cha]

28. Obama's doing great and he's

going to win! :bounce: :party: :kick:

[jenmito]

30. I agree...

it's the enthusiasm gap that's gonna do it!

[Muttocracy]

29. Anyone surprised at how much Warner spoke?

hmmm....

one more for the wild speculation pile.

[jenmito]

31. I was. He took up a lot of Obama's time. But he's going to be the Keynote Speaker...

not the VP IMO.

[Muttocracy]

32. wait, he's also running for Senate this fall, isn't he

:dunce:

[jenmito]

33. I think so...

but I don't remember. :)

[flpoljunkie]

34. I liked his energy level. Good for a VP.

[Cha]

37. Hey, I like your sigline pic, Florida!

I've been on the road and offline for two weeks and I've missed your pics..I'll have to go to your Journal:)

[flpoljunkie]

38. Thanks. Have been away myself.