Finally, the 90mins debate is over. who in your opinion is the winner and why?
I think romney won.

Held my breath half the time thinking Romney will be floored.
Obama being eloquent and all did not meet expectation.

Romney won, unfortunately.

For those who are just hearing about Romney's positions today, UNDERSTAND that he just changed those positions to appear as "moderate". This guy NEVER had these positions to come through his party primaries while debating among his conservative co-aspirants and appealing to their republican "base". However, he has SHIFTED so much and close to Obama's position on many issues, even the analysts and citizens noticed that and commented after the debate. BOTTOMLINE: Romney will say and do anything NOW to get elected! So rightly, Obama asked: Are these plans you talk about SO GOOD that you are unable to tell Americans what EXACTLY they are? Hope none of you is fooled by the flip-flopping, 47% dissing Romney. The comments he made in private are a VERY accurate portrayal of his real thought towards the people since he thought the public would NEVER see or hear it. Today, he knows people are listening and had to say anything to deceive you.

ekt_bear: Romney won, unfortunately.

Not unfortunately sir... He prepared for it.

52% thought Romney won. . . .so. . . .

Romney was on attack mission!

I am surprised only 52%.

ekt_bear: I am surprised only 52%.

Why?


38% thought Obama won

10% neutral

I think Romney won it, But this is just the democrats strategie as usual, they are just reserving their punches for the last minute. 2 more rounds to go, we will see how it all plays out.

I did not watch it.
Too busy at work.
But I am glad about the reports I read this morning.
Let the American people speak.


Looking forward to ROUND 2!

47%. . . . .

What do they mean by who ''won'' the debate? It's not clear cut what exactly the criteria is for ''winning'' is. Is it the person that speaks the fastest, or is the rudest person on stage or the one that tells lies the best?

Both men made their points and showed their differences. One was more aggressive and loud than the other. If that means he ''won'', then the entire essence of the debate is defeated.

THE JEWISH MAFIA WHO RUN THE WORLD WON.

Romney came into the debate on the ropes, and he fought his way out of it.

Obama was busy acting as Mr Nice Guy. Nice guys do not win elections. He was queasy, unsure of himself and at times seemed lost for words. Romney was talking and talking and the words and ideas flowed. Romney won it fair and square. But then, the final impression is what counts. Obama needs to do his homework thoroughly. At the end of the day, it is jobs that Americans will vote on.

Rossikk: What do they mean by who ''won'' the debate? It's not clear cut what exactly the criteria is for ''winning'' is. Is it the person that speaks the fastest, or is the rudest person on stage or the one that tells lies the best?

Both men made their points and showed their differences. One was more aggressive and loud than the other. If that means he ''won'', then the entire essence of the debate is defeated.

walahi ori e pe toh po

Romney won the debate but at the end of the day it's the voters that won and they'll decide who becomes president. We saw how John Kerry beat Bush in the debate but lost to him in the polls. So, debates most times count for little.

Rossikk: What do they mean by who ''won'' the debate? It's not clear cut what exactly the criteria is for ''winning'' is. Is it the person that speaks the fastest, or is the rudest person on stage or the one that tells lies the best?

Both men made their points and showed their differences. One was more aggressive and loud than the other. If that means he ''won'', then the entire essence of the debate is defeated.

Relax , no need for deep thinking. Who came out on top is what we are seeking

Even though I'm #Obama, I have to give it to Romney. The old man was like a bulldog on Obama's neck.

It beats my imagination that all the foreign media are saying Mitt won the debate. Naturally, as the person who wants to unseat the incumbent, Romney was expected to attack the Obama policies which he did. Did you guys expect the seating president to attack Romney? No. He needed to defend his policies and calmly pointed out how he will continue with those policies. The poll on who won the debate hasn't changed the polls rating in the swing states that will decided this election. The Democrats are not panicking. People would have been disappointed if the President had gone on the offensive. Romney hasn't even explained the specifics on how he intends to create the 12million jobs yet. Just my take anyway.

Romney won!!

To be honest, Obama has never been that good in debates, and anything devoid of the use of a telepromter... He's intelligent but definitely not a leader...

I hope he wins, anyway...

shymexx: Romney won!!

To be honest, Obama has never been that good in debates, and anything devoid of the use of a telepromter... He's intelligent but definitely not a leader...

I hope he wins, anyway...

How does this correlate with the debate? Are you implying that only leaders know how to debate?

obadiah777: THE JEWISH MAFIA WHO RUN THE WORLD WON.

And who runs Obama??

Democrats and Republicans - two sides to the same coin..

I think obama won cause he didn't look"thirsty". Romney was rude, cutting obama and the other guy off just to get his point across. All I kept asking throughout when he was talking was"how" Apparently coal is one of the solutions, wow. obama on the other was patient.said what he had to say.#teamobama

I dont know why Obama didnt use all those 47% comments by Romney, BAIN Capital and his tax returns to attack his a$$....omo...I feel Obama and his peeps are planning something

afam4eva:
How does this correlate with the debate? Are you implying that only leaders know how to debate?

I was just alluding to the fact that Obama can't really do impromtu speeches/debates, where you've to talk without having to consult 'other people' or 'advisers'... That was my point...

Jamji: ok how does that affect the price of cassava bread?

Hahahahahaa... I taya o, my broda!

jigwe101: I think obama won cause he didn't look"thirsty". Romney was rude, cutting obama and the other guy off just to get his point across. All I kept asking throughout when he was talking was"how" Apparently coal is one of the solutions, wow. obama on the other was patient.said what he had to say.#teamobama

I felt like the mediator (or whoever was asking the question) took a lot of bullshoit from Romney.

One point when Obama landed his point, Romney replied him even when the mediator said it was time to move on. Obama was playing Mr. Nice and Proper in the midst of bulldogs.

jigwe101: I think obama won cause he didn't look"thirsty". Romney was rude, cutting obama and the other guy off just to get his point across. All I kept asking throughout when he was talking was"how" Apparently coal is one of the solutions, wow. obama on the other was patient.said what he had to say.#teamobama

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No Romney was not rude. This is not Nigerian politics . Instead, Romney was direct and straight to the point, Obama was more flowery. Romney was the better debater

^^^ How was he not rude when he chose not to follow debating rules? If Obama was allowed to cut in as much as Romney did, I'm sure that his ratings wouldnt be THAT low.

Romney was butting in with the little chance he got (even if his points were precise and lethal).

Rossikk: What do they mean by who ''won'' the debate? It's not clear cut what exactly the criteria is for ''winning'' is. Is it the person that speaks the fastest, or is the rudest person on stage or the one that tells lies the best?

Both men made their points and showed their differences. One was more aggressive and loud than the other. If that means he ''won'', then the entire essence of the debate is defeated.

The criteria are: who sounds trustworthy? who is more confident about what he is saying, who knows more about how things functions in Washington? i rememebered when asked what the differences between these two canditates are , The president was the first to pick it up, he was completely out of point, and Romney was simply laughing.

CyberG: For those who are just hearing about Romney's positions today, UNDERSTAND that he just changed those positions to appear as "moderate". This guy NEVER had these positions to come through his party primaries while debating among his conservative co-aspirants and appealing to their republican "base". However, he has SHIFTED so much and close to Obama's position on many issues, even the analysts and citizens noticed that and commented after the debate. BOTTOMLINE: Romney will say and do anything NOW to get elected! So rightly, Obama asked: Are these plans you talk about SO GOOD that you are unable to tell Americans what EXACTLY they are? Hope none of you is fooled by the flip-flopping, 47% dissing Romney. The comments he made in private are a VERY accurate portrayal of his real thought towards the people since he thought the public would NEVER see or hear it. Today, he knows people are listening and had to say anything to deceive you.

SPOT ON! Though in my honest opinion and I hate to admit it, Romney won the debate. I think that Obama and his team underestimated him and werent prepared for this. Romney is trying to go central as possible in his views YET look Republican. Take for example his new look on young illegal aliens. We all know that right from time Obama has said he didnt think it was fair for them to be punished epecially if they were trying to make an effeort and fit in ( learning the language, going to school etc) We all know what Romney's view was as well as the rest of the Rep gang. Now all of a sudden, hours before the debate he ALSO is of the view they should be deported WT? Look at the health bill he is against, it is more or less a mirror of what he implemented as govenor. What a joker? He will balance the budget in 8 years Umm how didnt tell us. But just for the record only one past president in the last 16 years has been able to do that (clinton, with a surplus in his 2nd term).

I will love Romney to win Obama in the election. Obama hasnt visited Nigeria or done anything to warrant my support for him anymore. Blackman or no Blackman. Its permanent interests for me, am not interested in race, culture or sentiments. Am all for interest.