Brooks' advice to Obama, "Go visit a factory for once"; but Obama spoke at a General Motors plant days earlier
February 17, 2008 1:24 pm ET
SUMMARY: Responding to Chris Matthews' question, "[W]ill Barack Obama's oratorical ability on the lectern in front of big rooms continue to be his winning edge?" The New York Times' David Brooks said: "Yes, but he's got to get away from colleges. Go visit a factory for once." In fact, Obama delivered what his campaign called a "major economic policy address" at a Wisconsin General Motors factory a few days before Brooks made his comment.






