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On what a "town hall" political event is SUPPOSED to be:

In the past, networks often use polling agencies to fill audiences w/undecided voters.

The aim is to push candidates past canned talking points -- to engage with nvoters w/some spontaneity.
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Joanne Freeman
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Admittedly -- and importantly -- "town hall" political events aren't entirely spontaneous. They're performative.

But they're meant to push past canned remarks (as best they can) & show the spirit of democracy in action, even if only for show.

CNN's event was not a "town hall."

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