RSSIs Obama’s ‘homeless’ woman really displaced?
Carolyn Hileman - The Voice | February 25, 2009
When President Obama went to Fort Myers, Fla., to emphasize the nation’s need for his economic stimulus plan, he promised to help a pleading homeless woman get back on her feet in a highly publicized exchange – but recent reports now reveal the woman may, in fact, be an owner of multiple properties.
“I have an urgent need,” the elderly black woman identifying herself as Henrietta Hughes told Obama at a Feb. 10 town hall rally.
She nearly broke into tears, telling the president her family is desperate and homeless.
“The housing authority has two years waiting lists, and we need something more than the vehicle and the parks to go to,” she said. “We need our own kitchen and our own bathroom. Please help.”
The audience applauded as Obama kissed her on the cheek.
“We’re going to do everything we can to help you, but there are a lot of people like you. We’re going to do everything we can.” Obama promised the well-dressed woman. “I’ll have my staff talk to you after the town hall.”
National media called her “The face of the economic crisis,” while critics suggested the heartfelt moment may have been staged.
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