Statement On Holding Joint Town Hall Meetings

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement by Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker on John McCain's proposal to hold joint town hall meetings with Senator Obama:

"The American people deserve a debate worthy of their concerns and hopes for the future. Everyone can celebrate today's step toward that goal with an agreement, in spirit, between the McCain and Obama campaigns to participate in joint town hall appearances. Earlier this afternoon, the respective campaign managers spoke; they both expressed a commitment to raising the level of dialogue, and they will be in close contact as we work together to make this idea a reality."