Obama-McCain joint townhall meetings?
It's actually a possibility that this could happen, and could forever change the way presidential campaigning is done:
After a stop at a solar technology company in this central Oregon town, Obama was asked if he supported a suggestion that he campaign with McCain and hold joint town hall meetings in the run-up to the November general election.
"I think that's a great idea. Obviously we'd have to think through the logistics on this," Obama said. "Should I be the nominee, if I have the opportunity to debate substantive issues before the voters with John McCain , that's something I'm going to welcome."
More or less a suggestion that all this campaigning has made Obama more comfortable on the stump, and is confident that he has a greater grasp on policy than John McCain.
And as far as debates are concerned, Obama is looking 100% better than he did in 2007, when it showed during those early Democratic forums that he needed more practice. The battles with Hillary Clinton helped prepare Obama for the general election.
Any time that Obama spends talking to people while standing NEXT to John McCain can only be a good thing for him.
Imagine the image!
Maybe Obama can challenge McGrampy to a little game of '1 on 1' basketball!
Posted by: MLP | 2008.05.11 at 11:01 AM