Live Blog: Obama & Romney’s Town Hall Debate
The contenders meet for the second of their three debates. They’ll take questions from the audience at Hofstra University on New York’s Long Island. CNN’s Candy Crowley is the moderator. Much is at stake for both President Obama and Mitt Romney.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Battleground Nevada, Voters We Met In February Offer Few October Surprises
With eyes on the presidential debate in New York, we decided to turn ours to the swing state of Nevada, where President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney are battling mightily over the state’s small but crucial trove of six electoral votes. We caught up with three voters we first met last winter.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
When The Debate Ends, The Advertising Debate Is Just Beginning
Within hours of the first presidential and vice presidential debates, the campaigns of President Obama and Mitt Romney used debate footage in their ads. Expect the same after tonight’s town hall-style showdown.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Town Hall Format Could Make Things Tough On Obama
Democrats want the president to be more confrontational and show more passion than he did in the first debate with Republican candidate Mitt Romney. But a town hall requires that he also be responsive to questioners.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
5 Questions ‘Real’ People Might Ask At The Debate
With the election just three weeks away, many voters are still scratching their heads, wondering what exactly the candidates would do to improve the economy. Audience members at Tuesday night’s presidential debate could focus on economic topics such as home prices, gasoline, wages, exports and jobs.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Vets Seek Specifics On How Candidates Would Help
Military veterans across the country have a whole range of concerns this election season, from the high rate of suicide to special challenges for female vets. But like everyone else, they’re especially concerned with health care and jobs.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In The Second Debate, It’s All About The Counterpunch
During tonight’s presidential debate, President Obama will want to cast Mitt Romney as an unacceptable, unreliable choice. But Republicans think their man can come close to sealing the deal simply by doing what he in the first debate. Both candidates will need to fire up supporters without coming off as nakedly partisan.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Poll: Romney Has Large Lead In Rural Swing Counties
As Mitt Romney and President Obama get ready for their second debate, a new bipartisan survey shows a surge for Romney in a key voter group following their first debate Oct. 3. The poll of 600 likely rural voters in nine battleground states shows Romney’s support stands at 59 percent, while Obama’s is down to 37 percent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Veterans Ask Candidates To Solve Their Issues
Morning Edition examines how President Obama and GOP rival Mitt Romney would address challenges facing America’s veterans. When it comes to the economy, unemployment for post-Sept. 11 veterans this month about 2 percentage points worse than the national average.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Pro-Oil Democrat In The Hunt For N.D. Senate Seat
Given North Dakota’s Republican leanings, it was assumed that GOP Rep. Rick Berg would be virtually certain to win the state’s open seat in the U.S. Senate. But the most recent poll shows a toss up between Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
