I lifted my title from the first sentence in an article by Mayhill Fowler, the citizen "journalist" who brought us the 'bitter' and 'scumbag' "scoops". She reports on her experiences attending McCain townhall meetings, not surprisingly she finds them lacking.
John McCain had been vocal in calling for joint townhall debates with Obama, asking for one per week, starting the week Obama wrapped up the nomination and running until the election. McCain seemed to place great stock in standing before the American people, listening to them, and answering their questions. McCain has gone as far as to say:
"I believe the town hall meeting is the most important element of democracy"
Really Senator? More important than voting? More important than a free press? But I digress.
Given the importance McCain places on townhall meetings it's a disappointment, although not much of a surprise, to learn that they're basically a sham.
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