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Jim Lehrer moderates first 2012 Presidential debate tonight.
You can follow along tonight on these channels:
barackobama.com/debate will be livestreaming debate coverage and host a special message from the Vice President directly after the debates.
- @TruthTeam2012 will be livetweeting and factchecking the debates as they happen
- @Obama2012 will be providing analysis
- @Students4Obama will feature livetweeting by Kal Penn
- @JoeBiden will also be livetweeting the debate
Stephanie Cutter on Tonight’s debate
Make sure you know all the facts about Romney’s attacks on:
o Small business: http://bit.ly/PaPNhX
o Medicare: http://bit.ly/Udaqfz
o Welfare: http://bit.ly/NyPJkU
o Health care: http://bit.ly/QPUDQE
o Taxes: http://on.wsj.com/T1eLM4
Also make sure you read this quick and easy contrast between President Obama and Mitt Romney when it comes to taxes, jobs, and the deficit: http://bit.ly/SCZlwW
Some ZINGER HUMOR FOR YOU:
Kathy Schroeder: PRESIDENT OBAMA HANDLED THIS DEBATE EXACTLY THE WAY I THOUGHT HE WOULD. HE GAVE ROMNEY THE FLOOR. HE LET HIM LIE, RAMBLE, TELL JIM THAT HE WOULD CUT PBS, OBAMA DID ZING ROMNEY ABOUT DEALING WITH THE DEMS ON REPEALING OBAMACARE……WE ARE JUST LULLING OLD MITT INTO A FALSE FEELING OF SECURITY. OUR BASE IS GOING TO HAVE TO GET ENERGIZED, THE POLLS WERE WAY OFF, THANKS TO THE GOP STRATEGISTS LIKE ROVE………MITT THRU THE TEA PARTY UNDER THE BUS, HE CALLED HIS OWN BOYS LIARS, HE LIED HIS FANNY OFF…..NOW LET THE ADS BEGIN AND THE NEXT DEBATE WILL BE DIFFERENT.
PRESIDENT OBAMA DID NOT GET INTO THE WHITE HOUSE BY BEING WEAK. I SUPPORT HIM AND WILL WORK MY FANNY OFF FOR 4 MORE YEARS. ROMNEY IS GOING DOWN! DON’T ALLOW THE LEFT EXTREMISTS TO BLOW THIS UP INTO SOMETHING IT IS NOT. PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS STOOD BY US AND NOW WE WILL STAND BY HIM.
THE ADS ARE ALREADY BEING PUT TOGETHER AGAINST ROMNEY. ROMNEY LIED THROUGH THE ENTIRE DEBATE AND PRESIDENT OBAMA GAVE HIM THE ROPE …….I THINK MSNBC IS TOTALLY OVERREACTING …..THEY WANTED A FIGHT AND WE NEEDED TOI NAIL ROMNEY LYING, WHICH WE DID AND NOW WE CAN GET THESE ADS UP AND RUNNING. THESE TALKING HEADES DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! THEY WANT NEWS AND HYPE….MATTHEWS AND THE BUNCH DON’T CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE THEY JUST WANT TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT AND SCREAM.
WE PLAYED THIS PERFECTLY……..I STAND WITH OBAMA…….!!!!!
The MSNBC pundits cared very much about Obama winning again. That’s why they were so passionate about O’bama’s missteps.
Talking in caps isn’t going to change that. He blew it. The first time I’ve ever seen him blow it.
Ok, that’s it for me. Maybe you’ll believe Charles Blow.
Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow
WTH was that! #debates
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2h Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow
Obama has me “shook” right now… #debates
http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/cool-hand-barry/
Charles Blow ‘s being “shook” is duly noted.
Tweet: Obama: “I killed Bin Laden” Mitt: ‘I’ll killed Big Bird.”
First numbers are out on a small (500 people) independent voter poll by CBS. They voted 4?% romney won, 22% O’bama won, 3?% tied.
Not good.
Your’e tripping with hair on fire. Settle down, woman.
We’ll see. You seem to be in a bit of denial as to the political realities. The time to make the point was in the present moment, when people are watching. That’s what undecided voters remember. No one watches political commercials on the issues when they’ll “correct” Romney’s record..
Unfortunately, the CNN flash poll was even lower for O’bamam – approximately 67-27% pro Romney, but that included Dems and Republican voters. Everything I said here earlier was eventually said by the pundits. Politics is a simple language. The only good spot was that although the majority of people said that Romney won the debate, he didn’t get a bump in the likability area. That stayed the same for both of them. Town hall meeting is much better for O’bama, but he’ll have to be great. Romney will look like Mr. Phony. There won’t be as many people watching.
No; you’ll see. I’m not concerned about CNN polls or pundits. And President Obama’s name does not contain an apostrophe–‘ Mitt Romney is a blatant liar, and that is all I heard last night and through out his campaign. Th American people will decide if Mitt’s bullying and lying will suffice on November 6.
Fox has a poll and it’s pretty close. If you want to add your vote:
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/10/03/who-won-presidential-debate-vote-poll-obama-romney/
We don’t post links to Fox on our blog. Thanks for honoring this.
It’s your blog. Take away the link if you don’t want it there.
Just checked the poll and Obama won 51.9% to Romney’s 48.1%
That’s our President! He was bringing truth while Romney lied and had to be fact checked by his own campaign.
BTW..Thanks for the photo of “Leave Big Bird Alone”. It’s hilarious!
MONEY QUOTE:
“At some point, the American people have to ask themselves if the reason that Governor Romney is keeping all these plans secret is because they’re too good,” Obama said.
I think the vice presidential debate is where the fireworks will be.
I’m personally not looking for “fireworks” I want the TRUTH.
There’s no truth in politics.
Truth is defined by the individual, and that would be me.
It doesn’t help anyone if you stick your head in the sand and be an enabler. O’bama is in trouble and he has to fix it. No amount of spin is going to sugar coat that.
Sorry, folks. I agree with the guy who says that Romney was on the ropes and O’bama could have put this race away tonight, and he didn’t.
Ed Schultz, STFU; you don’t vote mofo! These greasy-haired fools have nothing going on but to kick our POTUS. Then he will come out and knock fuck out of Romney with a SMILE on his face.
Chris Hardball is REALLY mad at O’bama. Let’s face it, Romney was his usual annoying self, but O’bama was like a pod president. Where the hell was he?! I’ve never seen him stumble around like that…NEVER! Shit.
Hi sweetie, I respectfully disagree. PBO is gearing up for the fatal blow. And I will sit back and gladly watch as he NUKES that liar Mitt Romney. He has his own way of working this.
This is a fight for the independent votes. The polls are so close that voter turn out and i9ndependents are going to decide this race. O’bama was not strong enough. He didn’t challange Romney. He didn’t seem prepared. He’ll be a different person at the next one.
Your views are duly noted, Ms. sweetie.
If this site is only for your views, just let me know. Thanks.
Sweetie, your views are welcomed here. And like I said they are duly noted. We can respectfully disagree.
Ametia, as I’m sure you know, most people don’t watch all debates and wait for something in the future. This may be the only one they watch. All debates are independent entities. I don’t think Romney “won”, but neither did O’bama. He didn’t punch his points. He needs to stop listening to his advisors and do what he knows works.
I believe the POTUS effectively allowed Romney to do what he does best LIE.
Chris Matthews; folks know MITT ROMNEY IS A LIAR. Quit spitting all over the place.
Rev. Al telling the TRUTH about this STATE’S RIGHT.
Jim L was weak
WEAK AS A MOFO. He let ‘I LIKE FIRING PEOPLE” Romney bully him.
Mitt bullied his way the entire night and Jim Lehrer allowed it. GTFOOH!
The taking heads are spewing their “Obama is weak meme.” Just what they’ve been told to say.
Tell it, Lawrence, the VOTER GETS TO DECIDE WHO WON THIS DEBATE.
PBO WINS, HANDS DOWN.
MITT ROMNEY; SOFT ON WALLSTREET, HARD ON SEASEME STREET!
The only thing I can remember out of Mitt Romney’s mouth tonight is him
THREATNING TO CUT FUNDING FOR PBS & BIG BIRD. NOT.GOOD, MITTENS!
Sherry Mason: POOR BIG BIRD..HE NOT EVEN SAFE’ ..LOL
PRESIDENT OBAMA WINS; HANDS DOWN, BITCHES!
Romney is spewing rightwing GOP talking points. And Jim’s family needs to come and get him, take him home, take his dentures out, clean them, and tuck him in for the night. He’s up well past his bedtime, and it’s showing in his PISS POOR MODERATION.
Jim Lehrer———-> You suck!
PBO came into this debate knowing how these moderators are trying to give Romney a chance to redeem his rep as a LOSER. NOT.GONNA.WORK.
I can see the headlines tomorrow with this pic:
BIG BIRD BUILDS NEST IN JIM LEHRER’S HEAD AFTER ROMNEY THREATENS TO FIRE THEM BOTH!
****screams****
tee hee hee
I don’t want to see Jim Lehrer moderating another debate…ever!
“I think math, common sense and our history shows us that’s not a recipe for job growth,” Obama said.
Our POTUS is calm. Romney is a buly and this will not bode well for him. Believe Ann when she says she’s concerned for his mental well-being. HE’S MENTAL
Romney is not paying Jim Lehrer any mind at all. Fking bully mofo!
ROMNEY-RYAN HEALTHCARE PLAN
every fucking word out of Willard’s mouth is a lie
Palin can pivot better than this fool. He won’t answer the questions Lehrer asks him. Lehrer feeling threatened by Romney, because he basically told Jim Bob, if I’m POTUS I’m FIRING YOU. He’s a fucking BULLY.
Damn right! Mitt Romney is a fking bully and Jim Lehrer suck at moderating. GTFOOH!
Mitt Romney agrees, and nods in agreement with PBO in one breath, and then LIES and exaggerates in the next.
Mitt meet MITCH
John@linnyitssn
Romney makes up stories about women who came to him to ask something.Women hate u Mitt, they run away when they see u. Stop making stuff up!
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Indeed! Mitt is lying his a** off.
Potus…I had 5 seconds before you interrupted me.
Oh ish!
Obamacare: Separating fact from fiction
Mitt Romney and Republicans are firing off distortions about Obamacare after the Supreme Court confirmed that the health care law is constitutional and that every American deserves access to affordable, quality health coverage. But Romney and his Republican allies are attacking this principle with tired political falsehoods about health care reform—and making the repeal of health reform their first priority.
With all the recycled myths they’re pushing, it’s important to get the facts about a law that is already helping millions of Americans. Here’s a look at what Republicans are saying—and what’s actually true—about health care reform.
#1 Republican distortion: “The President promised he wouldn’t raise taxes on the middle class by a penny with this health care law. Well, that’s been proven false now.”
The facts: President Obama has cut taxes by $3,600 for the average middle-class family over the last three years, and the Republicans fought him nearly every step of the way. From cutting taxes for every working American through the Making Work Pay and payroll tax cuts to the American Opportunity Tax Credit—a tax credit worth up to $10,000 to help families pay for four years of college—the President has put more money in the pockets of middle-class Americans.
Here’s another fact: Obamacare includes the largest middle-class tax cut for health care in history. According to the independent Congressional Budget Office, 19 million people will receive tax credits worth an average of about $4,800 each to help them afford health care. These tax credits will finally put health insurance within reach for millions of American families.
Around 1 percent of people—those who can afford to buy coverage but instead choose to opt out, shifting their costs to the rest of us—will pay a penalty. The Supreme Court acknowledged yesterday that this penalty will be charged through the tax code—but that doesn’t change its purpose of ensuring everyone who can afford insurance buys it, or its effect of lowering costs for everyone.
It’s also the same policy Romney implemented when he signed health reform in Massachusetts. In fact, for many folks in Massachusetts, the penalties under Romney’s reform were even bigger. Here’s a video of him extolling the virtues of his penalty.
#2 Romney distortion: Romney said Obamacare meant “a larger and larger government, more and more intrusive in your life—separating you and your doctor.”
The facts: This is one of the most dishonest claims in American politics. First, this isn’t about government. Obamacare builds on and improves the nation’s private health care system.
Second, here’s what it fixes. Before Obamacare, insurance companies had free rein to arbitrarily cap and cancel coverage, and they could waste our premiums on overheads and big bonuses for CEOs. With Obamacare, there will now be clear rules of the road to give patients and doctors more control over health care. These rules will make sure that you and your doctor—not your insurance company, and certainly not a Washington bureaucrat—have control over your health.
#3 Romney distortion: “Obamacare also means that for up to 20 million Americans, they will lose the insurance they currently have.”
The facts: False: If you like the insurance you have, you can keep it. The only thing that’s changed is that your coverage is stronger. Here’s how:
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If you had a lifetime limit (and about 60 percent of employer-based plans did), it’s been lifted.
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If you have a child under the age of 26, they can stay on your plan.
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Insurance companies can no longer discriminate against children with pre-existing conditions.
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Starting in 2014, insurance companies will no longer be able to deny anyone insurance based on pre-existing conditions, helping up to 129 million Americans get the care they need.
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Insurance companies will no longer be able to charge women more than men for the exact same coverage.
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54 million Americans already have access to better preventive services, free of charge.
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If you get sick, your insurance company can’t drop your coverage, and if they deny you a treatment, the law makes sure you have a chance to appeal.
#4 Republican distortion: “Costs are going up.”
The facts: Health care costs have been going up for decades—that’s one of the reasons President Obama fought to pass the Affordable Care Act. Obamacare makes targeted changes to hold costs down. The President started by taking on the insurance companies. As he said yesterday, the law ensures that insurance companies spend 80 percent of your premium dollars on your health care, not administrative costs or CEO bonuses. If they don’t follow that rule, they have to send you a rebate. This month, more than 12 million Americans will receive over $1 billion in rebate checks, and we’re all seeing lower premiums because of it.
The law also takes on waste in our health care system. Let’s take just one example: We spend billions of dollars every year treating people for infections they get while they are in the hospital. The health care law helps hospitals take simple but necessary steps to prevent infections. These types of reforms will save up to $35 billion and 60,000 lives.
#5 Romney distortion: “Obamacare adds trillions to our deficits and to our national debt.”
The facts: Wrong. The Affordable Care Act cuts the deficit by over $100 billion during the first 10 years. In the following decade, it cuts the deficit by another $1 trillion. Not only is the Romney campaign misleading people about the President’s deficit plan, they won’t tell the truth about their own. Romney would grow the deficit by as much as $5 trillion by giving tax cuts that favor millionaires and billionaires while taking away health care benefits that people rely on. We can’t let them get away with it.
If elected, Mitt Romney promised to do what the Supreme Court did not do and get rid of Obamacare on “day one” in the Oval Office. But he and his Republican colleagues will have to convince Americans with outright distortions and falsehoods to get there. Share these facts with your friends to make sure everyone knows what is at stake in this election.
http://www.barackobama.com/truth-team/entry/obamacare-separating-fact-from-fiction/
Repeal Dodd Frank, Mitt, then what?
the banks get to ruin the world economy once again
Mitt is bullying!
Politicolnews@Politicolnews
Romney will ditch Medicare, and use a voucher system. Medicare will die. Thats enough to know.
MITT SAYS BYE BYE TO BIG BIRD
Nooooooo…..not Big Bird!
Caissie St.Onge@Caissie
Jim Lehrer can’t moderate debate well, because he’s texting Big Bird to see if he can move into the nest, share seed expenses.
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bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha
Greg Sargent@ThePlumLineGS
This debate shows that Romney team still believes he can get elected without offering credible policy proposals. #debates
He’s desperate, flustered, and agitated. AND MITT’S LOSING
WHY DIDN’T LEHRER ASK ROMNEY HOW HE PLANS TO CLOSE THOSE FUCKIN’ LOOPHOLES HE’S BEEN TOUTING?
I’m not liking Jim Leher!
Jim prolly shit his depends when Romney looked him dead in the eye and said I’m getting rid of $$$ for PBS
bwa ha ha ha ha
So Romney is going to tell the 47% how governmnet should work. GTFOH
he’s so slimy, he gives used car salesmen a bad name
Romney is poor at pivoting. Foodstamps in a medicare discussion? GTFOH
Looks like Romney has a new dye job tonight.
***HOLLERING**** It does lookn like horse hair mixed with streaks of blond/silver…. a mess
COPORATE WELFARE FOR THE 1% Tell it, PBO.
President Obama: Romney’s big, bold idea Is ‘never mind’
his smirk has got to go.
Mitt did what he’s always done tonight. LIES
Romney just pulled out his dick and pissed all over the moderator Jim Lehrer.
Mitt: Imma slash PSS funding, muthafucka!
I was like..damn!
PBS is for THOSE PEOPLE
47%
A new study released Wednesday suggests that Mitt Romney‘s tax plan would benefit the rich and hurt the poor and middle class, no matter how current blanks in the plan are filled in.
Mr. Romney’s ambitious plan would extend current Bush-era tax rates, plus cut rates another 20 percent, eliminate investment taxes altogether for households making under $200,000, and abolish the dreaded alternative minimum tax. But it provides few details about what tax breaks would be pared to offset the budget hit.
The study basically concludes that eliminating tax breaks to offset the impact of Mr. Romney’s rate cuts would inevitably hurt the middle class. It was done by scholars working with the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center, including a former Obama administration economist
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http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/08/01/study-romneys-tax-plan-hits-middle-class/?mod=wsj_streaming_stream
when you have taken every position on an issue…everything is a trap.
WILLARD THE WHINER! You promised to do XYZ!
Willard is whining. no shock.
he doesn’t know how to spell truth
His only TRUTH is the CAYMAN ISLAND.
i want to hear about those 47% of AMERICANS that Romney & Ryan have such DISDAIN for.
Dang, I’m having a hard time getting on Twitter.
Dang; is it gonna crash or what?
I can’t get on.
Romney’s game is to stand at that dias and call POTUS as liar.
Romney: “I don’t have a tax cut” LIE: http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2012/10/03/953591/thinkprogress-liveblog-of-the-first-presidential-debate/ …
I don’t know if I can stand that smirk on Romney’s face for 90 minutes.
Mitt’s lying already.
His dick should be smoldering from his PANTS ON FIRE LIES
LOL
“Trickle Down Government”? Is that a zinger?
HELL YES!
Potus gives his sweetheart an anniversary shoutout!
Showtime! Here they come…
Whoo Hoo! Go Potus!
GO MR. PRESIDENT!
The Twitteratti is out in full force. Great to keep the pundits in check.
FLOTUS is wearing a beautiful purple tonight.,
Indeed!
BWA HA HA HA HAA
Mark Halperin is the water-carrier for Romney. He’s trying to coach Romney on how to ndebate POTUS.
Hi Jueseppi. Will you be watching lyin unfit Mitt debate our beloved POTUS?
Classic Lawrence O’Donnell -produced scene from the West Wing.