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• During a townhall meeting with President Barack Obama in Fort Myers, Florida, on February 10, 2009, Julio Osegueda, a freshman at Edison State College, energetically asked the president a question about his economic plans.Huffington Post: Julio Osegueda Rules Obama Town Hall (February 10, 2009) The following day Osegueda was receiving job offers from his exuberant appeal.Tampa Bay Online: Moment With Obama Brings Job Offers (February 11, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. 19 years oldCape Coral Daily Breeze: Cape celebrates historic day (January 20, 2009)
  2. Wants to work as a broadcaster or DJHuffington Post: Julio Osegueda Rules Obama Town Hall (February 10, 2009)
  3. Has worked at McDonald's for four yearsHuffington Post: Julio Osegueda Rules Obama Town Hall (February 10, 2009)
  4. Opposes the Iraq War and wants Obama to "bring the troops home"Cape Coral Daily Breeze: Cape celebrates historic day (January 20, 2009)
  5. Works the cash register and drive-thru at McDonald'sMiami Herald: College student Julio Osegueda enjoys time with Obama (February 10, 2009)
  6. Received two job offers within 24 hours of Obama town hall meetingTampa Bay Online: Moment With Obama Brings Job Offers (February 11, 2009)

• Osegueda and Obama

  Osegueda, who has worked at McDonald's for several years, wanted to know if the president will work to increase benefits for long-term employees like him. The President responded that he as happy Osegueda is working hard, and asked the young man what he was studying. Osegueda responded that he was a Communications major.Huffington Post: Julio Osegueda Rules Obama Town Hall (February 10, 2009)

• Job Offers

  Following his day in the spotlight after questioning President Obama, Osegueda was given several job offers. A radio station in his area offered him an internship, and the Fort Meyer's minor league baseball team wants him to broadcast the season opener. Osegueda will debut his radio talent on April 10, when the Fort Meyer's Miracle team plays the Charlotte Stone Crabs. The opportunity could get Osegueda even more attention, as the Miracle team is a Minnesota Twins' farm club franchise.Tampa Bay Online: Moment With Obama Brings Job Offers (February 11, 2009)

• Quotes

  "It's such a blessing to see you Mr. President, thank you for taking time out of your day! Oh, gracious God, thank you so much!"Huffington Post: Julio Osegueda Rules Obama Town Hall (February 10, 2009)

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