I say Mitt Romney won, and quite decisively. He was on the offensive all night long and didn't let Barack Obama get away with any of his expected diversions and evasions, nor did he accept Bob Schieffer's false premises. I'm thinking that Mitt-mentum will continue. What say you?

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mike in state college

concur.  R looked presidential, O looked defensive. badda-bing.

Edited on October 23, 2012 at 4:35am
Mike LaRoche
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Mike LaRoche

Barack Obama's debate performance: not optimal.

Southern Pessimist
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Southern Pessimist

This campaign will be remembered as the incredible shrinking presidency.

katievs
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katievs

Agree totally.  Romney was calm, strong, knowledgeable, and, above all, believable.  No one believes Obama anymore.

Instugator
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Instugator

Mitt won - talking heads on Fox #fail

katievs
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katievs
Ramblin' Lex: Romney presidential, Obama petulant. · in 0 minutes

The difference in the quality of their voices is striking, isn't it?

Richard
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Richard

I thought Romney won, the win was not as sound as the 1st debate, but it was a clear Romney win. 

PJS
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PJS

Mitt sounded steady and strong, he didn't let Obama's continuous "you're lying" accusations ruffle him at all.  I feel positive.  Now it's all about TURNOUT!!!

Ramblin' Lex
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Ramblin' Lex

Romney presidential, Obama petulant.

katievs
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katievs

But, no Benghazi?

Stu In Tokyo
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Stu In Tokyo

I only saw the last ten minutes, in that ten minutes, Romney looked great, Barry looked punch drunk.

I wonder what the spin will be?

DrewInWisconsin
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DrewInWisconsin

Good debate. I thought Schieffer did a good job just bringing up issues and letting them talk. It seemed that the President kept looking to him for an assist.

Richard
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Richard

The debate clearly did not happen like it did in my nightmare, which is such a relief. 

Also the moderator was not perfect but he did a pretty job. Especially in comparison to the previous two moderators. 

Edited on October 23, 2012 at 4:43am
DocJay
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DocJay

Kick ass!

katievs
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katievs

Didn't you love: "I'm still speaking"?


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Carver

I had to flip around. The Cards need my help and yours. Mitt appeared to be squinting and pained. Just a visual impression. Y'all say he did well. Were the "undecideds" swayed?

katievs
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katievs
The King Prawn: Good Romney debate. Obama defined petty with his attitude and answers. · in 0 minutes

Right on.

The King Prawn
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The King Prawn

Good Romney debate. Obama defined petty with his attitude and answers.

Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter

Why is it "Mitt-mentum[?]"

Would a better version, and less clunky, be "Mo-Mitt-um[?]"

MoMittum!

Gus Marvinson
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Gus Marvinson

Like Katievs, I thought Benghazi would be prominent tonight. Just a fleeting mention early on. Weird.

Edited on October 23, 2012 at 4:42am

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