21:35
22.10.2012
Romney & Obama both lapsed into their stump speeches when it came to the domestic economy. (That's what this question was about, right?)
— Ari Shapiro (@Ari_Shapiro) October 23, 2012
21:34
22.10.2012
Obama and Romney both essentially drop the pretense and get back to domestic policy. #lynndebate.
— James Ball (@jamesrbuk) October 23, 2012
21:33
22.10.2012
What is America's role in the world?
Romney says America has the responsibility and privilege of helping defend freedom and make the world more peaceful.
Romney says in order to be able to fulfill its role in the world, America must be strong and must lead, and for that to happen, it has to strengthen its economy and its military.
Romney says the nation has to make decisions based upon uncertainty, pointing out that in the 2000 debates terrorism was never mentioned but in 2001 the September 11 attacks happened.
Obama says America remains the one "indispensable nation" and says the nation is stronger now than it was when he took office.
Obama says the nation's alliances have never been stronger, in Asia, in Africa, in Europe.
Obama outlines plans to reposition the U.S. in the world including with investments in energy.
21:32
22.10.2012
Sounds like Romney policy on Syria is exactly same as Obama policy. Which seems just as well.
— davidfrum (@davidfrum) October 23, 2012