Politics Piece
Obama Missteps Breed Town Hall Anger
by OffSite (8/11/09)
The first thing that needs to be known about congressional town halls: they are a taxpayer-funded gimmick to justify franked (free) mailings to promote the event - and thus the congressman holding the town hall.
...Normally, few people attend these events. They are usually held on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons in a library or school gymnasium or church basement. And usually you’re lucky if 50 people show up. Oh, and they are often the same 50 people - community activists, sometimes gadflies, or people with an axe to grind. A congressman gets to know these activists over time - and to enjoy their presence. Full Piece
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