Obama Virtual Town Hall

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29892857/

President Barack Obama held the first ever virtual town hall meeting, addressing internet questions. The article attached covered the night's highlights and told about Obama's responses. It is organized into an inverted pyramid, which works well for news events.
Many are wondering whether or not this direct communication with the public is edging out the media. I feel it does step on the media coverage, not allowing any room for investigation of Obama's plans. But it's a positive thing. We are lucky to have a president that directly speaks to the public. Journalists no longer must pry and dig for a bit of information. This new medium goes right to the people. It cuts out the middleman, but its convenient and revolutionary.