McCain uses plants at his Town Hall Meetings
Suzi LeVeaux at Republicans for Obama posted an interesting article about the African-American man who was in the front row of a McCain town hall meeting. Come to find out, he is a motivational speaker for hire.
From his website:
James T. Harris is a subject expert in cultural change and societal trends. His proven track record with organizations of all sizes and types shows he is a uniquely engaging individual who delivers motivational awareness and educational awareness messages as a:
- Keynote speaker at major events
- Panelist at conferences and symposiums
- Feature presenter at the podium or to lead a break-out session
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Damn, here I thought this was about Feng Shui or Lucky Bamboos. McCain needs a change in mojo.
October 11, 2008 2:41 PM | Reply | Permalink
He really does.
October 11, 2008 2:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
Sorry about the double-post, I'm not sure what happened...
October 11, 2008 2:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
There's no doubt in my mind that he was planted there by McCain's people. They sat him in the front row because he's black and issued the talking points to him.
SMH at him talking about ass whoopings and "begging" Sen McCain to "take it to him". I find begging to be impractical.
October 11, 2008 4:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
That black man is a professional broadcaster on AM620 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. It is a right wing talk radio station. Of course it was a plant.
There was a white man, with a microphone, back up several rows, when McCain held his Waukesha, Wi. event. That guy was clearly a plant. He had his talking points down pat, and they just happened to hand a mike to him, way up several rows. When McCain thought the guy had made his point, the guy cut McCain off, and told McCain to listen, and McCain shut up, while the guy finished with his well rehearsed speech.
Some one should have some video of it. It was clear that the guy was a pro who had been planted.
October 11, 2008 6:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
Keep in mind that Waukesha is a stronghold for wealthy republicans. He is focusing on his rapid base not new voters.
October 11, 2008 6:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks! We need more expose on this kind of thing.
I suppose MCain thinks he has to have plants to compete with the thousands of Hollywood extras at the Obama rallies ......
October 11, 2008 6:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
I believe that the real reason why McCain has continued to be so furious at Senator Obama for not taking him up on all the Town Hall sessions, is because McCain had a plan to confront Obama at all of them, with plants in the audience.
Obama was very wise not to fall for it.
I have this very strange belief, that it is sheer folly to let your opponent design you campaign for you. That is what McCain keeps whining about. "Senator Obama did not let me plan and schedule most of his campaign appearances."
October 11, 2008 7:29 PM | Reply | Permalink