town hall
noun
1
: a public building used for town-government offices and meetings
2
: an event at which a public official or political candidate addresses an audience by answering questions posed by individual members
Town halls have lost some of their spontaneity. The 80 or so undecided voters chosen for Tuesday's event must submit their questions in advance and moderator Candy Crowley of CNN will decide which people to call on.—
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The 30-second ads feature footage of angry constituents at town halls expressing opposition to Medicaid cuts.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Republican party leaders have told Republican members of Congress not to hold any town hall meetings in person.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Until Wednesday, Evans had yet to hold a town hall meeting since his swearing-in three months ago.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats across the country have faced heated town hall audiences and low approval ratings among members of their own party.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Republican party leaders have told Republican members of Congress not to hold any town hall meetings in person.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Until Wednesday, Evans had yet to hold a town hall meeting since his swearing-in three months ago.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats across the country have faced heated town hall audiences and low approval ratings among members of their own party.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Town hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20hall. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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