The last debate two weeks ago, proved to be tepid compared to this week's debate which took place at Long Island's Hofstra University.
The two candidates, President Obama and Governor Romney were not behind any podiums. The Town Hall setting may have helped contribute to the swift come backs from both.
Candy Crowley, moderator for the second debate was ready to rumble with her blunt style and clear voice as President Obama and Governor Romney exchanged views on various topics.
Here are 5 topics that seemed to stand out:
- Preserving energy sources like solar, wind, and bio-fuel
- Gas prices
- Unemployment
- Women in the workplace
- Tax cuts
While issues like LGBT rights seems to miss the radar again, gun control was a concern and was attributed to American parents on both sides.
Romney's 5% Plan also seemed to get some heat, questioning some on the details of how much it will cost, while Obama's last term was a failure as stated by Romney on occasion.
If you missed the debate, or want to experience the excitement again, you can watch it on the Youtube Politics channel.
What were your favorite parts of the debate? Did you think President Obama and Governor Romney went too far in their tough banter between each other? Patch wants to know in the comments section below.
to the points above, imo: --energy policy, clear win for romney. --gas prices, draw as there is no short term fix. california has its own stupid problem --unemployment, if you are a believer as i am that tax code reform is the best way to accelerate the economy, win for romney --women in workplace--was this an issue? women's issues generally, and social issues more broadly, obama wins --tax cuts, neither is talking about tax cuts. romney is talking about major tax code reforms with lower rates offset by fewer deductions/credits. obama wants to keep the code and raise taxes in a number of ways. imo romney wins this one.
Didn't think so. One of those inconvenient truths, eh?
Gotta love what Tea Party leaders (Janis Lane) think about women.
"...a bipartisan group of women in Massachusetts formed MassGAP to address the problem of few women in senior leadership positions in state government. There were more than 40 organizations involved with the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (also bipartisan) as the lead sponsor. They did the research and put together the binder full of women qualified for all the different cabinet positions, agency heads, and authorities and commissions. They presented this binder to Governor Romney when he was elected." "In other words, Romney did not, as he claimed, 'make a concerted effort to find qualified women for my administration.' The group came to him with that binder and demanded his attention." As you say MG, an inconvenient truth. Further demo of why Obummer and Romnoodle are bad for this country.
It's frickin' hilarious.
I can imagine what Rahm Emmanul would have done with the binder when Obama was practicing his "lead from behind." Yup, straight in the waste basket with an expletive.
have known. Have a nice life!
Gary Johnson, Jill Stein and Thomas Hoefling, any of whom would be better than the Teedles.
I got a kick out of your testimony that Broadway Plaza should strive to attract a store which carries vibrators "to entertain the ladies and keep them busy".
Note also that Roseanne Barr's profession is a comedian. I endorse her!