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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Final Presidential Debate: Who's Saying What Online (VIDEO)

How Monday's third debate played out online. What was your reaction?

Here's a summary of some news coverage of the presidential debate October 22 between President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Obama and Romney Bristle From Start Over Foreign Policy -- New York Times Obama keeps Romney on his heels in last debate -- Washington Post Obama reverses roles, comes out swinging at Romney in final debate -- Washington Post Obama, Romney go on attack in final debate -- USA TODAY Twitter interest drops off for final presidential debate -- cnet.com -- What did you think of the third and final presidential debate? Do you think it will significantly affect the election's outcome? Tell us in the comments below. You might also enjoy reading:    

The Final Presidential Debate: Who Won?

Monday night's debate was the final one before the November 6 election. Leave your comments.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Obama-Romney Presidential Debate: Who Won?

Monday night was the final face-off for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney before the election. Who do you think won? And do you think it will affect the election?

  The presidential candidates met tonight for their third and final debate in the campaign season. This time, the topic was foreign policy. What did you think of the discussion? Was anyone a clear winner? And will it affect the outcome of the election? Coming to us on a mobile device? If you can't see the blog above, you can review the discussion at this RSS feed.

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Bob Pepalis

2:02 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012

We're closing off the comment stream on this article. But don't worry; with the election on Tuesday, we'll have plenty of articles for you to read and enter dialog with each other. And look for the Question of the Week or Day on many Patch sites to enter that discussion.   more ›

Friday, October 19, 2012

When Is the Next Presidential Debate?

The third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is Monday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m.

Nearly 66 million people tuned in on Oct. 16 to watch the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. Hundreds of comments were made during the debate on Patch's CoverItLive blog. So, who will come out on top in their third and final face-off on Monday, Oct. 22? Tell us in the comments below. Topic: Foreign policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS) The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign …

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Presidential Debate II: Who's Saying What Online (VIDEO)

How Tuesday's town-hall style debate played out online.

Here's a summary of how some major news outlets reported Tuesday's presidential debate between President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney. Rivals Bring Bare Fists to Rematch -- New York Times With stakes high, Obama hits back at Romney in a fiery second debate -- Washington Post A sharper tone in second presidential debate -- Los Angeles Times Obama, Romney turn up heat in 2nd debate -- USA TODAY Who won the debate? (Social media) -- via Washington Post --- The third and final presidential debate is October 22. --- -- What was your reaction to Tuesday's debate? Will it change your vote? Tell us in the comments below.

Charlotte Vandevander

8:39 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Jack I really think I'd be embarassed too by the way your candidate (and mine until recently) performed last night. A real joke to real decent people (and women too, if it's okay by you and Mitt that we're included)! What happenened in Libya was confusing to all. What Mitt said was REALLY scary and confusing. You actually want him to be president? Please, let us pray...   more ›

Who Won Tuesday's Presidential Debate?

Leave your comments about the second debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Obama-Romney Presidential Debate: Who Won?

Did either candidate get a bounce? Let us know what you think. And if you missed the debate, you can review the discussion on our live blog below.

  Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama faced off for the second time on Tuesday. The candidates debated in a town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy. The debate was held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and was sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The moderator was CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. Who do you think did the best job of making his case to the American people? Tell us what you think in the comments area below. See Also: So Who Won the First Presidential Debate? Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate: Who Won?

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americanman

11:20 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

You do realize George that the governments role is to protect the country not financially support the citizens, right? If a woman wants to be that active shall we say (to be kind) she should be able to afford her own contraceptives and if not don't participate. Government should have no place in our personal lives particularly paying for our extra curricular activities!   more ›

Monday, October 8, 2012

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

If last Wednesday’s presidential debate left you with more questions than answers, here’s your chance for the presidential candidates to address the issues that most matter to you. The next presidential debate will be a town hall meeting format at Hofstra University in Long Island, where voters will ask President Obama and Mitt Romney about domestic and foreign policy. Patch is asking you, our readers, to participate by submitting questions for the candidates. All you have to do is post your question in the comments section below and we’ll send it to the Commission on Presidential Debates. The Commission is partnering with Patch's parent company Aol, along with Google and Yahoo, to take questions from web users across the country. Don’t …

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Presidential Debate: Who's Saying What Online

Checking coverage and conversation of Wednesday's debate between Obama and Romney.

Here is a summary of news coverage of the presidential debate Wednesday (Oct. 3) in Denver between President Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney. In first debate, Obama and Romney politely disagree sharply -- Los Angeles Times Obama and Romney, in First Debate, Spar Over Fixing the Economy -- New York Times Obama, Romney battle over economic visions -- USA TODAY Romney Hits President on Economy,  As Obama Defends Progress Made -- FOX News The governor versus the professor… -- AJC Political Insider Obama, Romney debate (and Big Bird) generate 10 million tweets-- CNET Transcript of first presidential debate -- Via FOX News -- What were your opinions of Wednesday's presidential debate? Tell us in the comments below.      

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Steve Burns

7:12 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Note, we love all comments, but they must conform to our Terms of Use. Inappropriate comments will be deleted. http://suwanee.patch.com/terms   more ›

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Check Out Tonight's Presidential Debate Schedule

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 3 at 9 p.m. Find out where to attend a debate watch party, see it on TV, chat about it online.

TV Channels Broadcasting Live: FOX 5, NBC (11 Alive), CBS, ABC, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN Live Streaming Online: Watch Live with Patch! Comic Relief: Name-calling debate on YouTube, New York Times cartoon, Democalypse 2012 from The Daily Show, Obama vs. Romney on SNL Local Live Viewing Parties: Topic: Domestic policy  Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Easter Standard Time Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour on PBS) The debate will focus on domestic policy and be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on topics to be selected by the moderator and announced …

malorie

8:40 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

That's ridiculous. How about we focus on the issues at hand and what is right for America and its people rather than their 'class' .. and uhhh have you not seen the Obama family? Touche.   more ›

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