Journalism Student Rocks Obama Townhall in Ft Myers

One of the stories dominating national news coverage is about a college broadcast journalism major who rocked Obama's townhall in Ft. Myers, Florida yesterday. Yes, he knows how to get attention and should be well served in the future by his communication skills. I looked up Osegueda on Facebook and requested him. There is also a Facebook Group "I want as much energy as Julio Osegueda" that is open for public membership.

Within hours of his national TV spotlight, Julio was fielding interviews on CNN (see video below), "Countdown with Keith Olberman", and then was offered a temporary job as color announcer for the Fort Myers Miracle baseball team’s radio broadcast for its home opener on April 10. Hopefully, Julio can parlay that gig into other lucrative opportunities and the career of his choice, and more power to him! The primary objective of a college education is to provide a student with the skills needed to pursue a financially viable career for himself and also become upwardly mobile. In plainspeak, a working class student should be able to use his college diploma to improve his social and economic standing, else what good is a diploma? After all, very few people attend college for the sake of learning alone.

College student Julio Osegueda stole the show at President Obama's Fort Myers town hall Tuesday afternoon, just one day after attempting to sell tickets to the event on Facebook.

WATCH: OSEGUEDA APPEARS ON "COUNTDOWN," TALKS ABOUT OBAMA'S RESPONSE

Osegueda enthusiastically asked Obama the final question of the event.

"It's such a blessing to see you Mr. President, thank you for taking time out of your day!" Osegueda shouted. "Oh, gracious God, thank you so much!"

Osegueda, a 19-year-old student at Edison State College and a four-year employee at McDonald's, asked Obama a question about employee benefits.

Obama graciously answered the question while many in the crowd laughed and some onlookers even took photos of Osegueda as he asked his question.

"You sound like you've got good communication skills," Obama told the aspiring broadcaster/DJ, who is majoring in communications at Edison State College.