McCain holds his 100th Town Hall Meeting today, Obama avoids the press again since October 22 when he answered 5 questions

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THIS IS THE PRESIDENT YOU WANT??

A MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE??

by Bonney Kapp

COLUMBUS, OH – As Barack Obama boarded his campaign plane in Springfield, Missouri, this morning, ABC News’ Jake Tapper, whose ability to speak at a level above a 757 jet engine goes unmatched, asked the candidate what he’d ask his Treasury Secretary to do differently with the $700 billion set aside for the bailout.

As Obama laughed, Tapper noted the substance of the question.

“It is, but Jake, we’re on a tarmac,” Obama replied.

The reporter suggested the Illinois senator hold a press conference.

“I will, on Wednesday,” he said before bounding up the stairs.

Reporters filed their stories indicating the candidate would meet reporters Wednesday – as the President-elect or as the runner up. The RNC sent around the story, perhaps to paint Obama as presumptuous.

Staffers later tamped down expectations for a post-Election Day press conference. Spokesperson Jen Psaki explained, “He wasn’t being literal,” and explained the candidate and the campaign “are focused on nothing past Tuesday.”

Obama last met with reporters on October 22nd, when he took five questions.

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