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A participantinThursday night's ABC News town hallwith Democratic nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenConservatives seize on New York Post story to push Section 230 reform Trump wishes Harris 'the best' after aide tests positive for COVID-19 Pennsylvania rejects 372K mail-in ballot applications following primary confusion: report MORE previously worked as a speechwriter in the Obama administration, but was only identified during the televised event as someone who works in "communications," Fox News reported Friday.

The town hall from Philadelphia moderated by George StephanopoulosGeorge Robert StephanopoulosCensoring the Biden story: How social media becomes state media Biden's town hall viewership surpasses Trump's The choice: It's competence vs. chaos MORE included a question from Nathan Osburn, who reportedly worked in the Office of Public Affairs and was director of speechwriting for members of President Obama's Cabinet.

The Twitter bio for a Nathan Osburn says he's a former Cabinet speechwriter.

When reached for comment, an ABC spokesperson told The Hill that Stephanopoulos disclosed the mix of voters at the top of the program when speaking to Biden.

"They're a group of -- some are voting for you, some have said they're voting for President TrumpDonald John TrumpLatest Mnuchin-Pelosi call produces 'encouraging news on testing' for stimulus package China warns it will detain American nationals following DOJ prosecution of Chinese scholars: report Musician John Fogerty issues cease and desist over Trump use of 'Fortunate Son' MORE, some are still undecided, and we're going to try to take questions from as many as we can tonight,"Stephanopoulos said.

When Osburn was selected to ask a question of Biden, his profession was only shown as "communications." He was introduced by Stephanopoulos only as a "Philadelphia Democrat."

Osburn's question regarded President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney BarrettAmy Coney BarrettWashington flooded with Women's March protesters ahead of Barrett confirmation vote Appeals court upholds Kentucky abortion law requiring clinics to have transfer agreements with hospitals Liberals should embrace Trump's Supreme Court nominee MORE "being pushed through at the last minute" despite millions already voting and what Osburn argued was "the erosion of rights of LBGTQ Americans."

"Our country's first Supreme Court gave its first ruling just two blocks from here from 1791 to 1800 and it's become more polarized since then. Merrick GarlandMerrick Brian GarlandBiden keeps both sides guessing on court packing Biden town hall questioner worked as speechwriter in Obama administration: report Trump rebukes Collins amid difficult reelection fight MORE didn't get a hearing for all of 2016 and Amy Coney Barrett's being pushed through at the last minute even though millions have already voted," Osburn said.

"So what do you think about ideas from people like Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegSunday shows preview: Coronavirus cases surge in the Midwest; Trump hits campaign trail after COVID-19 Biden town hall questioner worked as speechwriter in Obama administration: report Cedric Richmond's next move: 'Sky's the limit' if Biden wins MORE and others to put in place safeguards that will help insure more long-term balance and stability? And what do you say to LBGTQ Americans and others who are very worried right now about erosions of their rights and our democracy as a whole?"

During his reply, Biden said he would let voters know what his stance was on expanding the Supreme Court before Election Day.

"Don't voters have a right to know where you stand?" Stephanopoulos asked.

"They do have a right to know where I stand. And they will have a right to know where I stand before they vote," Biden replied.

Updated at 2:43 p.m.

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