Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Some 89 percent of Democrats gave Obama the debate win, while Republicans declared Romney the winner by the same margin.
New Jersey political insiders gave their candidates the edge on the final presidential debate. However, most believe President Barack Obama will be the consensus winner over Mitt Romney among national media outlets. According to a Patch flash poll sent to elected officials and political party insiders in New Jersey, 17 out of 19 Democrats responding believed Obama was the victor, while 16 out of 18 Republicans declared Romney the winner. “Gov. Romney's executive capabilities were on full display,” one Republican insider said. “This will energize the voters and clearly demonstrated that he will return America to being viewed as being professionally run as a business and ALL Americans are its clients.” Democrats were also impressed with …
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney participated in the last of three debates, this time in Boca Raton, Fla. Who made the best pitch for the next four years?
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The fact-checkers are buzzing, Facebook groups with the name "Horses and Bayonets" are growing in members by the second and a million polls (including two at the bottom of this article) are registering "votes." The three round, primetime fight for the Presidency ended Monday night as President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney faced off at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. The candidates engaged in a pointed but civil debate that examined foreign policy, and also looked at its role in domestic issues. The first debate, held in Denver, Colo., featured questions on domestic policy. According to a flash poll issued to New Jersey political insiders immediately following the debate, Romney, 65, performed better than Obama, 51…
Sunday, October 21, 2012
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will debate for a final time Monday at 9 p.m.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
After President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sparred over Benghazi in last week's debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to Monday night's third and final presidential debate, focusing on foreign policy. The third presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m Monday. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. 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. Full info on Monday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of which are presented by the Commission on …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
However, over 80 percent believe President Obama will be declared the "consensus winner" by media outlets.
New Jersey political insiders declared their party’s candidate the winner of the second presidential debate Tuesday night. However, most believe President Barack Obama will be the consensus winner among national media outlets over Mitt Romney. According to a Patch flash poll sent to elected officials and political party insiders, 24 out of 27 Democrats responding believed Obama was the victor, while 20 out of 24 Republicans declared Romney the winner. “I think Romney had a better understanding and explanation of how to create jobs and grow the economy. He looked much more presidential,” one Republican said. The results of Patch’s second presidential debate poll of New Jersey insiders contrast with those from last week’s head-to-head, in …
New Jersey readers gave their thoughts as we live blogged about Tuesday's event.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The first presidential debate gave President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney a situation they could prepare for a bit. On Tuesday night, due to the town hall-style of the questioning at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., it presented a much different situation for the two candidates. During our live coverage, we asked residents throughout northern New Jersey to join in the debate by participating in our live blog and tweeting their thoughts with #PatchPolitics. The discussion on the blog was almost as lively as the one taking place on everyone's television sets. One commenter gave an opinion on what question they'd like to ask a citizens called upon at the debate. "My question would be: What trait does your …
Monday, October 15, 2012
All are welcome to watch second Obama and Romney debate on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Join Patch on Tuesday, Oct. 16 for a presidential debate viewing party at The Cloverleaf Tavern, 395 Bloomfield Ave., in Caldwell. You will have the chance to share your views on how the candidates' remarks addressed the issues you care about. We're seeking Democrats and Republicans, undecided voters, small business owners, civic-minded citizens and those interested in the political process. The event begins at 8 p.m. in the second floor private room. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are scheduled to debate at 9 p.m., and afterward Patch editors will talk with groups of attendees regarding their impression of the debate. You can RSVP to the event on Facebook. If you are unable to attend but want to join in a discussion during the debate, we …
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President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will debate Tuesday night at 9 p.m.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy. The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m. Tuesday. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. 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. Where to Watch the Debate in North Jersey: Patch is holding a Presidential Debate Viewing Party at Tiff's on …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
If last Wednesday’s presidential debate left you with more questions than answers, here’s your chance for the candidates to address the issues that most matter to you. The next debate will be a town hall meeting format at Hofstra University in Long Island, where voters will ask President Obama and Mitt Romney about domestic and foreign policy. Patch is asking you, our readers, to participate by submitting questions for the candidates. All you have to do is post your question in the comments section below and we’ll send it to the Commission on Presidential Debates. The Commission is partnering with Patch's parent company Aol, along with Google and Yahoo, to take questions from web users across the country. Don’t wait until Nov. 6 to have a …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Presidential debate a 'disaster' for Obama, one Democrat says as both parties agree GOP challenger wins Round 1.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
New Jersey political insiders agreed: Mitt Romney won Round 1 against President Barack Obama. According to a Patch flash poll immediately following Wednesday night's presidential debate in Denver, Colo., 63 percent of both Democratic and Republican respondents believed Romney was victorious. "This is a game-changer, especially in a close race," one Democratic respondent said. "Obama was definitely off his game." All 29 Republican respondents believed Romney won by either a wide or slim margin, while 11 of the 27 Democratic respondents agreed. "Mr. Romney taking the President to task regarding the misrepresentation of his tax plan," one Republican insider said of the moment that would stand out most among New Jersey conservatives. "Mr. …
New Jersey Patch sites wrangled political opinions from our readers as we live blogged the first debate.
The first 2012 Presidential Debate may have started light, with President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney sharing a firm handshake and a few jokes. However, the candidates wasted no time focusing on the economic challenges facing Americans, with each contrasting his own vision for the country with his opponent's. During our live coverage, Patch asked residents around the country to join in the debate through emailing us questions, joining our live blog and tweeting their thoughts with #PatchPolitics. Residents around New Jersey joined the lively discussion, as the president and presidential hopeful had at each other in a face-to-face battle of words. "[Romney] should ask what Obama has done for us in the last 4 …
L. Dellanno
7:45 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012
BellairBerdan, obama scares me so much more than ben laden did. It would have been better to capture him. obama has his KILL LIST. He has been been picking and choosing who to dill by drone attack. He's playing God when it comes to human lives. I can't thank obama for anything. I get no handouts! As for the economy, he had 4 years and put this country in a deeper hole. more ›