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In reply to the discussion: Hoping not to sound facile... (wish me luck!) [View all]OilemFirchen
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Obama vs. Romney, Debate 1
More than 67 million Americans watched the debate, making it the most widely viewed first presidential debate in 32 years. A CBS poll of uncommitted voters found that 46% thought that Romney had done better, 22% thought Obama had done better, and 32% thought that it was a tie. A CNN poll found a greater advantage for Romney among debate watchers overall, with 67% believing the former Massachusetts governor had done better, 25% believing that the president had done better, and 8% believing that it was a tie. A Gallup poll found that 72% of the debate watchers believed Romney was the clear winner, 20% believed that Obama had won, and 9% believed it was a tie or had no opinion; the widest margin of victory for any presidential debate in Gallup history. Time Magazine's Joe Klein stated, "It was, in fact, one of the most inept performances Ive ever seen by a sitting President."
The primary critiques of Obama's performance were that he looked detached; seldom addressed his opponent directly; and was often looking down while Romney was speaking.
The primary critiques of Obama's performance were that he looked detached; seldom addressed his opponent directly; and was often looking down while Romney was speaking.
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Historical empircal evidence about the public's shallow perceptions flies out the window?
OilemFirchen
Jun 2015
#3
There's no doubt that the media's portrayal of Gore was amplified during the debates.
OilemFirchen
Jun 2015
#27
Sanders has won 14 elections. That's a lotta debates. How many elections has Clinton won again?
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2015
#4
Clearly you are not familiar with Bernie. There is a reason why Hillary and ALL the Republicans are
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#16
Lazio was an ineffective moron. I saw him once, by accident, at a local fair on LI. I have never met
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#35
No, I'm not missing the point at all nance. We all know YOU don't see him that way.
Autumn
Jun 2015
#71
Not a facile question. But it would be facile to believe that Bernie's - or anyone's - supporters
djean111
Jun 2015
#32
Can he win? If they host it in Mississippi and Clinton deploys the appropriate accent, then yes.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#37
I take it you abandoned your quest to avoid being seen as facile at some point upthread. n/t
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#48
I said infrequent. Didn't say new. Read as much as you want, but comprehension counts.
merrily
Jun 2015
#58
This video you "dedicated" to the "Bernouts" is really quite surprising. More racist implications.
madfloridian
Jun 2015
#59