Presidential Debate Thread - Obama vs. Romney (2 Viewers)

[Otis]

This would be better if they were standing. The dynamic is wrong for the topic.

I like this better than the awkward walking around in the last one. The whole time you could imagine them both trying to figure how what to do with their hands, how to sit, etc.

 

[timschochet]

Can't watch debate: How is it looking for Romney? Only conservative need reply. I know what to expect from the progressives.

Not a conservative, but not a progressive either, and I am voting for Mitt. So far, it's not looking good. Obama is controlling the discussion. Mitt looked visibly upset at being attacked, the way he did against Newt Gingrich a few times. He looks petulant, which is not good for him. But it's early.

But how many voters were really waiting until tonight to base their vote on foreign policy? He just needs to not be a moron and threaten to blow up the middle east.

Oh, I don't think this is going to lose Mitt the election (or win it for him, either.) But the question was, who is winning this debate? So far, Obama.

 

[jon_mx]

There is no Soviet dominance of Eastern Europe.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Kennedy reference from way in left field. And lets be honest, some kids should be run over with tanks.

 

[The Commish]

Fox news and msnbc focus on each person talking, cnn does it right with camera split constantly on both

They do have that stupid "meter" though. I don't really give a crap about what people who can't make up their minds are feeling during these things.

 

[dparker713]

I'll never understand why the candidate NOT the president agreeing to a debate like this. There's no way to win. I can't imagine he has CLOSE to the details about foreign countries like the president does, right?

If you're the President, why even bother with agreeing to any debates? The challenger gets a bump just from being on the same stage as you.

 

[Otis]

Obama is wiping the floor with Romney so far. It's not even fair.

This is so lopsided it's not even funny.

 

[17seconds]

Fox news and msnbc focus on each person talking, cnn does it right with camera split constantly on both

these are some happy undecideds on CNN. the love everything both of them say

 

[identikit]

Kennedy reference from way in left field. And lets be honest, some kids should be run over with tanks.

 

[HellToupee]

poor tie choice by Obama

that's all you got?his aggression is in his stare

Christ almighty its a friggin opinion on his attire .Simple as that , Sorry Kissinger we all can't be deep thinkers like you

 

[Mark Davis]

I'm a political junkie and even I'm watching the games. We pretty much have heard the whole sales pitch from both these guys, especially on the topics of Iran, Israel, and Libya.

 

[pittstownkiller]

Obama is wiping the floor with Romney so far. It's not even fair.

Obama has made plenty of foreign policy mistakes and is doubling down on everyone; I think he sounds pretty bad.

 

[shader]

I'll never understand why the candidate NOT the president agreeing to a debate like this. There's no way to win. I can't imagine he has CLOSE to the details about foreign countries like the president does, right?

If you're the President, why even bother with agreeing to any debates? The challenger gets a bump just from being on the same stage as you.

"I'm not debating this noob, I've got a country to run"

 

[The Commish]

I'll never understand why the candidate NOT the president agreeing to a debate like this. There's no way to win. I can't imagine he has CLOSE to the details about foreign countries like the president does, right?

If you're the President, why even bother with agreeing to any debates? The challenger gets a bump just from being on the same stage as you.

This would probably work for a popular president, but let's face it, that's not Obama with a lot of America. Could you imagine the backlash if he simply told the GOP to piss off? He doesn't have THAT kind of support from the American people.

 

[Arizona Ron]

Romney Plan on Foreign Policy = Agree with Obama because I don't know WTF I'm talking about.

 

[Card Trader]

Obama is wiping the floor with Romney so far. It's not even fair.

This is so lopsided it's not even funny.

The best part will be when Romney's lead continues to grow after this "floor wiping". All Romney has to do is look Presidential and it's a win by default.

 

[17seconds]

yeah i'm probably going to switch over to football

this is going to be the same crap for the rest of it.

Romney at a huge disadvantage and nobody cares about these topics anyway

 

[The General]

Mitt is all over the place right now.

 

[timschochet]

When Mitt said we should not have supported Mubarek, he just distanced himself, once again, from Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and all the crazy Tea Partiers out there.

 

[biggamer3]

Fox news and msnbc focus on each person talking, cnn does it right with camera split constantly on both

They do have that stupid "meter" though. I don't really give a crap about what people who can't make up their minds are feeling during these things.

i don't ppay attention to meter, i like seeing Obama squint when Romney is going well

 

[Hang 10]

This ####e is boring. Time to watch da foozball.

 

[Slapdash]

The debt is our biggest threat, but we need to keep growing military spending!!!

 

[dparker713]

Obama is wiping the floor with Romney so far. It's not even fair.

Obama has made plenty of foreign policy mistakes and is doubling down on everyone; I think he sounds pretty bad.

What exactly is Romney saying he's planning on doing differently in foreign policy?

 

[honky kong]

Fox news and msnbc focus on each person talking, cnn does it right with camera split constantly on both

these are some happy undecideds on CNN. the love everything both of them say

I think they have a never-ending dessert cart in the "undecideds" room.

 

[17seconds]

poor tie choice by Obama

that's all you got?his aggression is in his stare

Christ almighty its a friggin opinion on his attire .Simple as that , Sorry Kissinger we all can't be deep thinkers like you

sheesh..it's GOP red and Dem blue. relax

 

[Beerguzzler]

Well guess I can stop switching over to the Giant Stl game. That one is over.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm only watching for the off chance that one guy tries to throw the other off his game by running a foot up his leg.

 

[Run It Up]

Fox news and msnbc focus on each person talking, cnn does it right with camera split constantly on both

these are some happy undecideds on CNN. the love everything both of them say

CNN is fine but the constant feedback is disgusting.

 

[The Commish]

When Mitt said we should not have supported Mubarek, he just distanced himself, once again, from Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and all the crazy Tea Partiers out there.

Doesn't matter. They hate Obama more than they hate Mitt.

 

[Furious Styles]

Romney looks Presidential, people can say Obama is winning the debate but I think in the mind of an undecided voter they are just looking at Romeny to see if he could handle foreign affairs. At this point, I think he passes that test. I also think that voters were turned off by the bickering last time and I'm not sure Obama's attacks at Romney play well to those still deciding how to vote.

 

[dparker713]

I'll never understand why the candidate NOT the president agreeing to a debate like this. There's no way to win. I can't imagine he has CLOSE to the details about foreign countries like the president does, right?

If you're the President, why even bother with agreeing to any debates? The challenger gets a bump just from being on the same stage as you.

This would probably work for a popular president, but let's face it, that's not Obama with a lot of America. Could you imagine the backlash if he simply told the GOP to piss off? He doesn't have THAT kind of support from the American people.

Point being, its a negotiation between the two. So while the challenger might not want a foreign policy debate, the President holds plenty of cards in the negotiations.

 

[jon_mx]

Mitt turning it into a discussion about the economy...

 

[biggamer3]

Romney been hot last few minutes

 

[Beerguzzler]

The debt is our biggest threat, but we need to keep growing military spending!!!

Romney keeps pushing this....

 

[HellToupee]

poor tie choice by Obama

that's all you got?his aggression is in his stare

Christ almighty its a friggin opinion on his attire .Simple as that , Sorry Kissinger we all can't be deep thinkers like you

sheesh..it's GOP red and Dem blue. relax

White shirt ,plain blue tie , no pattern, on a dark suit. Looks like an undertaker.

 

[The Commish]

I'll never understand why the candidate NOT the president agreeing to a debate like this. There's no way to win. I can't imagine he has CLOSE to the details about foreign countries like the president does, right?

If you're the President, why even bother with agreeing to any debates? The challenger gets a bump just from being on the same stage as you.

This would probably work for a popular president, but let's face it, that's not Obama with a lot of America. Could you imagine the backlash if he simply told the GOP to piss off? He doesn't have THAT kind of support from the American people.

Point being, its a negotiation between the two. So while the challenger might not want a foreign policy debate, the President holds plenty of cards in the negotiations.

Good point.

 

[jon_mx]

This ####e is boring. Time to watch da foozball.

Football game sucks as does the baseball game.

 

[RBM]

Bears better run the ball more. Playing great D.

10-0, good guys

 

[17seconds]

so I'm the only one who think's Obama's stare is weird and out of character?

 

[HellToupee]

here comes johnny one note again

Goerge Bush reference

 

[Jobber]

Bears better run the ball more. Playing great D.10-0, good guys

I hope they tie.

 

[Willie Neslon]

Bears better run the ball more. Playing great D.10-0, good guys

no updates please we are taping

 

[jon_mx]

Obama saying with a straight face how he is going to reduce the deficit.

 

[Arizona Ron]

The debt is our biggest threat, but we need to keep growing military spending!!!

Romney keeps pushing this....

Stupid

 

[Otis]

Oh hey look everyone. The economy. We're talking about that again.

 

[HellToupee]

Mitt took a cue from Damone on a 5 point plan

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Oh hey look everyone. The economy. We're talking about that again.

Jesus. Bring back one of the chick moderators. These jokers aren't even trying to answer questions.

 

[Beerguzzler]

moderator needs to get this back on track

 

[17seconds]

Conventional wisdom was Romney would turn it to the economy. Which he should.

 

[honky kong]

Obama saying with a straight face how he is going to reduce the deficit.

Is he giving any specifics? If so, that puts him a leg up.