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mk · 4438 days ago · link · · parent · post: Presidential Debate 2012 Live Stream from ABC News and Yahoo News: The Candidates Debate - YouTube
I agree with most of that, but I think the substance of the debate will alter the perception about it some as well as the MSM chews on it. There weren't any gaffs. Mitt looked much more moderate than he has, but what he said sounded less plausible and I think that will be an ongoing subject of discussion. Obama scored a lasting point with the lack of specifics criticism. I agree that Obama didn't get too specific about his future policy, but much of it is on paper to refer to. Romney doesn't have that. Mitt didn't reinforce his negative stereotypes, and I think that was his biggest win. I do expect Obama to come back swinging harder, but not much. He likes to play it cool. Three debates like this and it will be a close election.