According to the Springfield, Missouri Fire Marshall B.E. Bashram, 1550 people crowded into the gymnasium of Glendale High to attend a town hall meeting earlier today with Senator Barack Obama.The main thing on their minds was the economy, and no wonder: The U.S. economy has lost jobs for six straight months—more than 438,000 since the beginning of this year. Missourians are struggling to budget rising healthcare and fuel costs while feeling increasingly insecure in their jobs. One woman put it plainly with her state's famous "show-me" attitude. She said folks were getting to the point where they had to decide between the medicines they need, food to eat, or gas to go to the store.
All the questions and answers from this event were streamed live on BarackObama.com/live. This has been a great way for us to bring you events in their entirety. Keep your eye on the Road Blog for a schedule of upcoming live events.Senator Obama's opening remarks dealt with this economic insecurity, the ways in which Americans can move forward, and his significant difference with the policies of John McCain on these vital issues.Arun Chaudhary Springfield, Missouri July 30th, 2008
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