“Obama came back swinging,” was Wolf Blitzer’s outburst as the debate concluded. As a matter of fact, Obama was indeed there; he actually showed up. Problem is, it was the same exact Obama that has been president for the past four years.
Romney stayed on course in presenting the facts about Obama and his record, and even pulled a Newt when confronting the moderator in getting a fair share of time to respond. Under no circumstances did Romney allow Obama to run away from his record.
In my opinion, if the first debate was a game changer, the second simply was a game maintainer. If Romney had to win the first debate to remain relevant as a candidate, Obama had to win big this time, in overcoming the arguments about his bad record, and successfully portray Romney as worse than him or at least get Romney to stumble and shift in defense mode. That didn’t happen. Obama came back scoring a few political points and added some fuel to his unenthusiastic campaign. But, Romney won on style, looking presidential, and at the same time hitting the President over his record, and boy, was that a long list.
The post-debate CNN poll of debate viewers felt Obama edged out Romney in the 2nd debate with 46% to Romney’s 39%. But, they expressed greater confidence in Romney’s ability to lead, especially on the economy.
Romney enhanced his role as an effective alternative to President Barack Obama.
Jacob Kornbluh, is a political operative in Brooklyn, New York. He also serves as the political correspondent for the Jewish Voice newspaper in Brooklyn and a contributor for various publications. Kornbluh regularly interviews political analysts, newsmakers and top government officials from Israel, the United States and elsewhere. Jacob also offers his own unique insight regarding the burning issues of the day along with penetrating commentary from well known policy makers, on his Blog (http://jacobkornbluh.com) and weekly online radio show (http://Romneyradio.us).
Mitt Romney did a great job tonight! Obama just cannot help himself–he’s a liar at the least. Worse than being a liar is believing your own press releases!!
I was born right after the 29 depression and in all these years we have had some bad presidents, but this country now is in a awful mess, the rich get rich and the poor get poorer. I believe in Mitt Romney and his abilities. I also believe Obama is a 100% socialist. Vote him out.
I don’t understand why Governor Romney, when hammered about his 14% tax rate does not say I give 3 million (or what ever he gives I believe it was 3 million) to charity because they will use it better that the wasteful Government and give them a figure in % with both numbers figured in. I will bet it is a hell of a lot more that Barry or Biden!
Obama didn’t impress me in the 2nd debate with Gov. Romney. Obama was playing to the crowd and went off on social tangents, when asked hard direct questions from Romney regarding the national debt, his handling of Libya, etc. Plus, the moderator kept re-wording the audience questions for Obama to give him more time and opportunity to answer.. No, Romney came with facts, figures, showed a approachable side to him. Romney gave examples of past leadership experience that backed up his ability to balance the budget, create job growth and advocate women’s rights.. Bottom line, Romney was more “Presidential” in every way.. Obama more “smoke and mirror” explanations with not clear direction. With Obama you get another four years like the last four.. Romney laid out a direct plan to turn things around.. The choice couldn’t be clearer… Romney/Ryan in November.
I watched Mr. Clinton campaigning for Obama. I thought, what a pair. I remember the day when Clinton looked into the camera and said–I did not have sexual intercourse will Monica Lewinsky. He embarrassed himself, hurt his family and showed the world what a liar he is. I wouldn’t believe much of any thing he says. No wonder he sides with Obama.Remember this when U listen to the b.s.