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…are dismissing you!

“Sen. Arlen Specter says critics of the Democrats’ health care proposals are not representative of the public’s view on the issue.

The Pennsylvania Democrat says people who are angry at town hall meetings don’t reflect the broader public opinion of the proposed overhaul. Specter has faced tough town hall audiences in his home state.” Source: Specter: town hall ire not reflect public opinion – WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News:

The question is, how will you respond? Isn’t it time to consider voting them out of office and electing officials who WILL respond?

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Alice from Oconto County reports…

Right now, at about 9:40 p.m. [on June 9], it’s been about 4 hours since I got the phone call telling me I was a winner in the Obama ticket lottery.  I’ve calmed down considerably, but am still quite excited that I’m going to be able to get into the town hall event at GB Southwest High School.  This excitement isn’t so much because I will be allowed to bask in the presence of the Lord Messiah Obama, but that little ol’ me, a staunch conservative and lifelong Republican has kind of flown under the radar.  I feel like an undercover operative and that my presence will be like that of an embedded reporter.

I hope that I can keep my excitement under control so that I don’t inadvertently let slip that I am not exactly Obama’s most ardent supporter.  I feel like I need to put lead weights in my shoes so that I don’t float away from all of the excitement.  I want to take a notebook and pen into the event so that I can jot down my impressions of the whole event, but wonder if I’ll be allowed to do that since I won’t have pre-approved press credentials.

I have prepared a question to ask, for each of the three topics I’ve heard will discussed as part of the town hall event.  At first I heard that this was to be a healthcare forum, but have since heard that the economy and the environment will also be discussed.  I guess I’ll find out what happens when I get there.  In any case, I’ll be prepared.

Hmmm. Our very own embedded journalist!

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…from the White House website…

“Thank you for your interest in attending a Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Green Bay, WI on Thursday June 11th at 12:00 PM.

Due to limited space at the event we will only be able to fulfill a limited number of requests for tickets. Please note that filling out this form DOES NOT guarantee a ticket to this event.

Filling out this form qualifies you to be selected for a ticket.

Doors for the event will open at 9:00 AM. The event location and further details will be given to those individuals who are selected to pick-up tickets.

At 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th when the online sign-up has expired, a limited number of individuals will be selected and contacted regarding ticket pick-up information. Each individual selected will have the opportunity to pick up a maximum of TWO tickets.

Please note that the White House will not be able to respond to all requests for tickets. You will only receive a call if you are selected to pick up a ticket.

Because of space limitations we will not be able to accommodate all interested parties. This form will be available until 12:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, June 9th.” Source: Green Bay Town Hall

You have until noon today if you’re interested in trying…

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