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tmthforu94
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« on: October 03, 2012, 08:08:44 PM »
While many of Mitt's jokes flop (even I'll admit that), the anniversary joke was pretty funny. Tongue

I believe Mitt won the first question.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2012, 08:12:20 PM »
I'm incredibly nervous right now - haven't been this nervous once this campaign.

This debate is critical - I'll admit it. So far, so good.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2012, 08:19:14 PM »
I liked Romney's zinger, using his sons!
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2012, 08:28:42 PM »
Segment 1:
Romney - B+
Obama - C+

My biggest problem with Romney thus far is the way he's acting towards the moderator, actually.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2012, 08:41:29 PM »
LOLing at the responses on here that Mitt's angry. Not at all. He's just passionate.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2012, 08:46:11 PM »
Quote from: LiberalJunkie99 on October 03, 2012, 08:44:04 PM
Quote from: Tmthforu94 on October 03, 2012, 08:41:29 PM
LOLing at the responses on here that Mitt's angry. Not at all. He's just passionate.

Doesn't matter if its passionate or not, it comes of as being angry.
Only to folks biased against Romney like you.

I'm sitting here in my living room watching this debate with two undecided voters - neither seem to think Romney is "angry".
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2012, 09:00:35 PM »
Romney's doing very well - good job on Obamacare, talking to the need to focus on jobs.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2012, 09:08:10 PM »
Romney seems actually excited to be there and discuss the ideas. Part of what swept Obama into office in 2008 was his passion and optimism. It's lacking tonight.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
Quote from: WHEN WILL ROMNEY THROW IN THE TOWEL? on October 03, 2012, 09:20:46 PM
Romney probably  gets a  percentage point or two bounce on RCP. Still not enough.
No, but it's a huge step in the right direction.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2012, 09:24:47 PM »
Romney getting the last word there was critical.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2012, 09:27:01 PM »
Romney's response just then was the most powerful I have EVER heard him speak. Simply fantastic.
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tmthforu94
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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2012, 09:35:03 PM »
Romney was the clear winner of this debate. An excellent performance, and hopefully the polls will reflect that. What surprised me most, was that while they were more even in terms of actual content, Romney was the clear winner in terms of stage presence.

Grading:
Romney: A-
Obama: C+
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