Election 2012: Second Presidental Debate, Town Hall

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as a recent grad working at a data center... i could really use a job

by fenrir 10/17/2012 1:06:06 AM
Hey look -- @ethanlindseyMMR is on our live blog from London.

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:06:24 AM
He doesn't say how

by Hunter 10/17/2012 1:06:33 AM
As last time, Romney is right out of the gate with a personal story from a voter he met.

by Ari Shapiro via twitter 10/17/2012 1:06:37 AM
Ria, in this economy, is climate change really you top priority?

by Bruce 10/17/2012 1:06:41 AM
Romney says his plan will create 12 million jobs over four years. But most mainstream economists say that the economy is on track to generate that number of jobs over four years with no policy changes.

by Marilyn Geewax / NPR 10/17/2012 1:06:45 AM
Different guy, same non-answer.

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:06:48 AM
Romney maintains steady eye contact with Jeremy Epstein.

by nealcarruth via twitter 10/17/2012 1:06:53 AM
i'm longing for the day when there are more than 2 parties represented.

by what 10/17/2012 1:07:17 AM
Here comes Obama on the offensive, metioned Detroit!

by Ricardo OliveiraTroutman 10/17/2012 1:07:33 AM
Can Obama give specifics? 1) build manufacturing jobs 2) change tax codes 3) education available

by KUHF News 10/17/2012 1:07:35 AM
presidents don't create jobs

by jason 10/17/2012 1:07:37 AM
Obama: Do college grads really want to go into a manufacturing job as a post-college "career"? Isn't the purpose of a degree to avoid that?

by Debate Listener 10/17/2012 1:07:53 AM
Obama attacks Romney in the first minute, quoting "let Detroit go bankrupt" (while looking directly at the student who asked the question).

by Ari Shapiro via twitter 10/17/2012 1:08:01 AM
Romney strides out in confidence that he's now in command of the evening and the election. Promises first questioner a job. #debate2

by Ron Elving via twitter 10/17/2012 1:08:09 AM
Only wish we could hear from Gary Johnson on the same forum to give a third perspective.

by hazeart.com 10/17/2012 1:08:09 AM
Well, okay, there were some specifics.

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:08:19 AM
You can start your own party. Get out there and make a difference.

by BostonTom 10/17/2012 1:08:22 AM
Oh, and Candy takes charge.

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:08:30 AM
I agree - presidents don't create jobs. Congress should be able to but...

by Melody Baker Ramdon 10/17/2012 1:08:33 AM
@kairyssdal Romney sounding very moderate, don't you think? Where is he getting the money for not only Pell Grants, but scholarships, too?

by Econ_Bricabrac via twitter 10/17/2012 1:09:03 AM
@kairyssdal wasn't he against pell grants last debate?! #Debate

by IronicHeathen via twitter 10/17/2012 1:11:25 AM
@kairyssdal Read this about Romney's "so great" MA college grant program: www.slate.com

by bliss_mandy via twitter 10/17/2012 1:11:33 AM
"Very little of what Gov. Romney said is true." He must have practiced that these past weeks.

by Shirish Date / NPR 10/17/2012 1:17:33 AM
Obama calls Romney a liar again. We now see tonight's tactic. Liar, liar, liar, liar, liar.

by Frank James / NPR 10/17/2012 1:17:33 AM
I believe that undecided voters are hoping for a personal connection from both candidates. Romney is speaking more personally, but sounds a lot like a used car salesman...

by Amanda B 10/17/2012 1:17:37 AM
obama sounds peevish

by The Doctor 10/17/2012 1:17:45 AM
Some BO feistiness there -- if that's a word. #debate

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:17:56 AM
Direct comment to Romney.. That's refreshing.

by Dee 10/17/2012 1:17:58 AM
There's the direct attack every Democrat was looking for...

by KMS 10/17/2012 1:18:13 AM
For high-school graduates, the unemployment rate is 8.7%. Those who dropped out of high school have an 11.3% jobless rate. www.bls.gov

by Marilyn Geewax / NPR 10/17/2012 1:18:25 AM
Obama now hits Romney as a flip flopper. Bill Clinton actually advised against that. Wanted the Democratic campaign to frame Romney as too conservative. Obama has a different plan.

by Frank James / NPR 10/17/2012 1:18:25 AM
Mr. Oil, Mr. Gas, and Mr. Coal were my favorite books as a young child.

by nealcarruth via twitter 10/17/2012 1:18:37 AM
This format is not working for Romney.

by Chris 10/17/2012 1:25:05 AM
Candy is not in control

by Toto 10/17/2012 1:25:05 AM
Romney is still very vague on just about everything. His stance is " He screwed it up for fours, let me in, I have a plan. I won't tell you that plan, but trust me"

by Bernard 10/17/2012 1:25:13 AM
Bring the rates down and lower taxes, but by what means?

by Debate Listener 10/17/2012 1:25:21 AM
Mixed Martial Arts!!!

by The Doctor 10/17/2012 1:25:25 AM
I see a showdown

by KB1980 10/17/2012 1:25:26 AM
In defense of Ms. Crowley -- How hard do you push to stand up to a candidate for president? Or the president himself?

by Shirish Date / NPR 10/17/2012 1:25:37 AM
Candy can't let Romney push her over like that.

by Drow 10/17/2012 1:25:42 AM
Okay, got that, Governor, but how, man. How?!

by Kai Ryssdal via twitter 10/17/2012 1:25:49 AM
Romney is now contesting control of the debate with Candy Crowley as well as Obama. #debate2

by Ron Elving via twitter 10/17/2012 1:25:49 AM
This is going to be interesting

by KB1980 10/17/2012 1:26:54 AM
Does Romney look aggressive in a good way or bullying way?
#debate

by InaJaffeNPR via twitter 10/17/2012 1:26:57 AM