Live Blog: Presidential Town Hall Debate, Obama v. Romney, Take Two
Posted: October 16, 2012 Filed under: 2012 presidential campaign, Barack Obama, Live Blog, Mitt Romney, U.S. Economy, U.S. Politics | Tags: political cartoons, second presidential debate 2012 133 Comments
Good Evening Sky Dancers. Let’s get warmed up for tonight’s big debate!
So many people have been giving President Obama advice about the debate today, that I’m beginning to feel sorry for the guy. Just listening to Hardball tonight, I heard so many points Obama must hit that there is just no way any human being could possibly meet all the demands they’re putting on him.
As Dak said earlier, I just hope Michelle lit a fire under the President. We’ll find out pretty soon.
Instead of a bunch of links to pundits spouting nonsense, I’ve got a few cartoons to get you warmed up for the big rematch between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney. I see that JJ has already post some cartoons, but what the heck. I have more for you.
I really liked this one a lot: Obama’s Debate Prep
I was so surprised when I learned that lots of people had to look up the word “malarkey” after Biden said it. I really must be getting old, because people said that all the time when I was growing up.
Here’s another Biden-related debate prep cartoon: Another Presidential Debate
And another one… What He Said
A Debate Fantasy
Romney Confidence
Romney’s Big Bird
Mitt’s Policy Details
America Needs Steady Leadership
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Hi Everyone!
I’m still nervous, but not as much as I was this morning. I can’t control what’s going to happen, so I’m just going to let it wash over me. I’m just hoping I don’t feel like slitting my wrists by tomorrow morning!
C-Span has begun their coverage. I’m going to watch their video and listen to MSNBC.
http://www.c-span.org/debates/
You nailed it BB. I can’t make it happen. And i loved the cartoons! The first one is my favorite. I guess I’m old as hell because I grew up with “malarkey”! AndIi know it when I hear it.
I’m glad I’m not the only one!
My dad said it all the time along with numb skull! He had so many more, maybe I should “scatteteredly” sahre 🙂
God, I must be a wreck, i can’t control my fingures in typing!
God I just did it again, Fingers, good lord, calm down.
The Descendants looks like a good movie. I may watch it and dvr the debate for later. Save my blood pressure if possible 🙂
You have to do what’s best for you, Ralph. Come back later if you can!
Are we ready to rumble?
It’s starting.
I agree with this. But it won’t make Chris happey.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2012/10/what_happens_tonight.php?ref=fpblg
Man, maybe it’s not me but my keyboard. 🙂
There are 80 stupid asses in the audience who haven’t made up their minds….
Some of them probably lied about that.
Well, here we go…
Romney seems robotic to me.
Didn’t he go first at the last one?
It’s a coin toss.
Ah….here comes Candy…long term unemployed?
Romney lying about Pell grants and loans which will be decimated by his budget.
What does it take Romney? What specifically are you going to do?
That is what I thought
Obama works in Romney saying “Let Detroit go bankrupt.”
Yeah he is sounding a bit more awake this time. What was that thing about the scholarship for Mass. students?
Mitt making no sense now. Obama “took Detroit bankrupt”?
Mitt is already dripping slime. Why can’t that kid just ask his parents for a few hundred thousand to start a business?
Jeremy, you’re a pathetic loser with a victim mentality.
Mitt seems nervous.
Mitt’s not looking good imho … Obama looking tough and serious … and he just said “very little of what Mitt Romney said is True” FINALLY!!
lol, “this plant kills” and shut it down … whoa!!!!
Haaaaahaaaa!
Crowley asks what Romney will do about jobs. He doesn’t answer, just criticizes Obama with his usual talking points. No specifics.
What? Continental is still flying? snark/
OK, did they here his question?
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Ohhhhhh! What Mitt Romney just said isn’t true.
At least Obama is calling him out now.
Wow, Obama is taking it to him! Bain, etc.
Big sigh!
The audience didn’t like Romney trying to respond to what Obama said.
Again trying to bully the moderator.
Romney wants drilling on federal lands, criticizes Obama for not destroying national parks.
lord, the last thing we need is more nasty, dirty, icky coal that kills the workers … they need jobs that won’t kill them and we need energy that doesn’t pollute… to hell with drill baby drill …
A few tweets:
7s allisonkilkenny allisonkilkenny @allisonkilkenny
Romney now tenderly humping Keystone XL pipeline #shitstorm2012
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8s jeremy scahill jeremy scahill @jeremyscahill
Yeah, yeah. Blah blah. MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR JEREMY, PLEASE
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8s Amanda Marcotte Amanda Marcotte @AmandaMarcotte
A chicken in every pot, a stinky and loud oil pump in every backyard.
Obama needs to bring up that the folks didn’t want that there … it was going to muck up the Ogallala aquifer …
I don’t think Romney is doing that well. What do other people think?
nah, he’s looking sheepish right now
I don’t, but I’m not the press.
Obama not addressing the gas price issue. But says Romney once again said untrue things.
Romney interrupting and has snotty smirk on his face.
I hate him.
oh oh oh he knows he’s loosing and Candy’s playing hard ball and
Paul Ryan Gosling @PaulRyanGosling
Hey girl, if Mitt and Obama start throwing punches, I’m going to oil up and get in there.
Romney, North America, be careful there…….you are not saying United States, but everything north of Panama, Mexico and Canada. Got after him Obama.
Romney says people don’t believe Obama, and so it doesn’t matter that he is lying.
Now he’s filibustering.
Wow, Crowley letting him run over her.
He is a fucking bully!
Candy, just lost it.
Candy just reigned him in … Romney’s getting his bully on
You see the skeptical woman in the audience with the glasses and green jacket? She is looking at romney…
Romney has one hell of a time answering the damn questions……………Candy don’t let him run over you, cause he damn well do it because you are a woman.
I’d like all the women to scream out Vagina! and see what Romney does …
Most middle class people don’t pay capital gains tax and not a lot on interest and dividends. Fucking liar!
I am so pissed off at this asshole.
Can Obama mention the 47% now? Can we please get the Tax PLAN LIES now!! C’mon POTUS!!!
I wish he would!
Candy just opened it up … Obama nailing the Romney Tax Plan fantasy …
I know mention 47%! Come on!
c’mon … c’mon … c’mon he must be waiting for the right time.
At least a question about women…
omigawd … I think he just said women don’t put in hours because they want to actually be with their families instead of die in the office
Yeah, the video online must be on a delay.
and I love the women’s legs with the fish net behind romney with her arms crossed and the stern look… obviously not convinced …
Andrew Sullivan @sullydish
Obama has owned first half hour. This campaign is turning again. Now we get a very Obama-friendly question about women’s pay.
Sully is off the suicide watch list now …
That is for the rich people! capital gains
Romney just repeated the same thing four times.
IMHO!!! At this point Barack is kicking Mitt’s ass. Mitt is a Boardroom Bully.
I hope he’s turning people off. I’m finding him unsufferable.
I hate it when he cry babies about how he’s not getting to respond … but, but, I’m entitled to it !!!! Sheesh, Mittens is still a friggin bully!
Obama smiling and not laughing … OF COURSE they add up … don’t pay attention to ALL those economists including Mark Zandi!!!
Obama brought his A-game tonight and yes, Dak–Mittens has dropped his mask and is coming across as a rude lout. Obviously, the man is accustomed to being acquiesced to in all things. I’m not even an Obama fan and I want to punch Mitt’s lights out! This will not play well with women.
Bully-Boy Romney thinks he is the CEO of this debate and wants to fire Candy Crowley.
Romney coming across as obnoxious. Obama challenging him on many points but is remaining cool, calm – channeling his inner Sinatra.
Romney is lying through his teeth. If the top five percent still pays the same proportion of taxes, that will be a huge tax cut for them!!!!!!
Bain Capitol is a SMALL BUSINESS, says Romney
Mitt would like to see more women in poverty where they belong.
Boorah!
Romney looks rattled.
He looks like he’s trying to do his superior smirk, but it’s not working right.
he just used the word “FOREIGN” that’s a dead give away.
ROAD to GREECE!!!!!
Romney trying to invade Obama’s space … bully STYLE!!! oPAM BULLY Style!!!
How condescending…
Mitt’s really got his smirk on tonight. Not attractive.
and his bully …he’s bullied Crowly at least three times … whoa… candy preempted him!! lol
Romney says “of course the numbers add up.” Fucking liar!
Math doesn’t add up, go for the foot and shoot.
Please don’t let him get away with that!
Run out town, shut him up Candy…………
Obama challenging Mitt on his funny math. Says it doesn’t add up.
Mitt says he knows how to balance a budget and run a business. Yeah, into bankruptcy. Bring up Ampad!!!
Us wimmin’s are hiding! Romney had to search for us.
He really is an ass!
We need to get home by 5:00 to make dinner!!! Our most important job!!!
kissz!!! you caught that too!!!
Oh, we gotta give women flex schedules…oh no!
yeah .. like men, they don’t really want to be home for dinner … they don’t want to cook …
Oh, hell, here he goes……….yeah almost all public jobs for women, gone. He looks forward, yeah right
All right!! Obama bringing up reproductive rights.
now talking about Planned Parenthood, child care credits
Finally! Women’s healthcare and reproductive issues. Let’s hear Romney slither around this one. I’m glad Obama’s going there. Yes, Planned Parenthood is indeed a pocketbook issue for many women in this country. Childcare, too.
These are not just women’s issues. They are family issues and economic issue
Go get him Barack!!
That was a great quote…
Hell,yea!
Excellent! Questioner brings up Bush!!!!!!!!!!!!
Romney changes the subject, won’t talk about Bush.
I want to shove that five point plan up his lying ass!
Romney says his policies are different from Bush’s. Obama trying not to laugh!
He’s not answering the question, idiot.
Obama looks really relaxed and confident now. He must have a good response.
Gov., you’re the last person that’s gonna get tough on China!! Zing!
Romney just doesn’t have his usual superior smirk.
OMG…..Mitt is so weak on women’s issues. He couldn’t even say he supported Pay equality. What a fuckhead. And he didn’t answer the question about the difference between him and GWB. The only difference between GWB and Romney is their name.
Ooooooh! Romney is more extreme than Bush –Obama
Mitt’s down, keep kicking him Barack
Kick him harder!!! Hit him on Medicare and SS!!!
30 minutes, don’t let up, kick he in the nuts!
Romney’s really blathering now.
NEW THREAD!!!
Obama nailed it tonight. Great job Mr. President.
Romney’s in the weeds.
Let the illegals, make their own choices…….yeah right Romney
Come up to the new thread, PD and Fannie!
Yeah, that shady, shadowly side of Romney is SHOWING…………..it’s SHOWING.
Oh, here it comes. This guy looks like John Bolton. And i don’t even believe his sincerity.