Monday, October 22, 2012
The third presidential debate was about foreign policy. Who do you think won the debate? Who will win the election?
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Going into the third and final presidential debate, President Obama and Governor Romney were tied in the polls. After the first debate, Patch readers overwhelmingly gave Romney the victory. But after the second, polls showed Obama edged out Romney. Now, you can not only pick a winner of this debate, but predict who will win the election Nov. 6. Who won? Who will win?
The third and final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Gov. Mitt Romney will be Monday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
After two presidential debates, most polls across the country, including Huffington Post's tracking model, show Obama and Romney in a virtual tie. Is this election really too close to call, or do the pollsters have it wrong? Come back to Patch to watch the live streaming of the final debate and join in live reaction with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers and Patch editors. Topic: Foreign policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS) The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
There is debate over whether moderate Candy Crowley did the right thing by doing a live fact check during the debate.
Toward the end of Tuesday night's debate, moderator Candy Crowley stepped in to fact check Gov. Mitt Romney over a point on the Libya Embassy attack in favor of President Barack Obama. People on Twitter were split over whether that was the right thing to do. What do you think? Share your opinion in the comments below.
The second presidential debate was about domestic policy. Who do you think won the debate? Obama or Romney?
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
In a town hall format, President Obama and Governor Romney squared off in the second presidential debate. In the first debate, Romney was awarded the victory in Patch polls. How was this debate compared to the first? Who won?
Join the discussion here or share your reactions during the second presidential debate through Facebook and Twitter (#PatchPoliticsPa #PatchPolitics). We go live at 8:45 p.m. The debate starts at 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Welcome to Patch's live, continuous coverage of the second presidential debate. We'll be be following reactions locally and through Facebook and Twitter including publishing your contributions — tweets (#patchpoliticspa #patchpolitics), photos and comments. To add your comments, just start typing in the text box above. You can upload photos too.
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will be held Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Nearly 60 million people tuned in Oct. 3 to watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. In that first confrontation, viewers and pundits claimed that Romney won, and his campaign got a bump in the polls as a result. Will Obama vindicate himself this time? There will be one more debates before election day. Here's the remaining debate schedule: Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The first and only vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. Join the Conversation Come back to Patch and join the conversation on a live stream of commentary during the debate with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers (#PatchPoliticsPa #PatchPolitics) and your local Patch editors. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Below is more detailed information on the schedule for upcoming debates: The…
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
What do you think about cutting funding to PBS? Gov. Mitt Romney said during the presidential debate that although he likes Big Bird, he is planning on cutting subsidies to PBS.
Gov. Mitt Romney said during the presidential debate that although he likes Big Bird, he is planning on cutting subsidies to PBS. That comment came during the beginning of the debate. By the end of the debate, Twitter was buzzing. "Big Bird" was trending. @BigBirdRomney was created and had more than 6,000 followers. Many images made their way onto Twitter, including one with Big Bird holding a sign that says "Will Work For Food." What do you think about funding for PBS? Should the federal government subsidize it? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
The first presidential debate revealed some clear differences between President Obama and Gov. Romney. Who do you think won the debate?
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The first presidential debate is over. Who do you think won? Or are debates irrelevant these days? If you missed it, watch the live recording above and then tell us what you think. Tells us in comments.
The Conservative Intelligence Briefing posted rules for a presidential debate drinking game.
"Let me be clear." Drink. "I will create 12 million jobs." Drink. "The private sector..." or "the previous administration..." Drink. Drink. Catching on? The 2012 Presidential Debate Drinking Game pokes fun at both candidates by pointing out phrases, topics and tactics that both use often. Everytime a candidate says or does one of the things on the list, the players are supposed to drink. Read all of the rules to play this game here. While Patch doesn't suggest you actually drink while playing this game, we think it might be funny to tally up how many times Mitt Romney or Barack Obama actually do the things on the list. If you want to drink—that's your choice. This isn't the only debate game out there, either. DebateDrinking.com and …
Obama is a failure
5:33 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Abe - how does spending more money on welfare, foodstamps and medicare count towards you comment of spending money to make money?? What kind of return can I expect on my investment? Same as Solyndra? GM? GM Bonds? Fannie and Freddie stock or bonds? Pay attention everyone. Democrats attacked Bush and the R's for spending and debt and now it is needed and you must "spend money to make money" PURE … more ›