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• Benghazi: Obama’s Shameful Dereliction of Duty Thu Nov 1
  Peter Ferrara
  Enough facts are in the public record about the Benghazi murders of Libyan Ambassador Chris Stevens and 3 others, including two Marines, that a final judgment can be rendered on President Obama's handling of the affair. Obama's actions, or inactions, amounted to dereliction of duty, and worse. ... more
• Sudeikis, Pharaoh Spoof Third Debate on SNL Mon Oct 22
  New York, New York
  Romney: "How come you cut drilling on federal lands?" Obama: "I'm about to cut you!" ... more
• Misleading on Libya Fri Oct 19
  Linda Chavez
  President Obama gave a vigorous defense during this week's presidential debate of his handling of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya -- but his answer could come back to haunt him. The natural instinct of most Americans is to rally round the president when they feel the country is under attack. But if they believe that the president has tried to mislead them, that support will dissipate quickly. Monday night's presidential debate could be that turning point. ... more
• Romney Prevails over Obama the Angry Man Without a Plan Thu Oct 18
  Crystal Wright
  Are we there yet? This was the question I asked myself 30 minutes into the second 90 minute presidential debate between Mitt Romney and President Obama. After getting shellacked badly in the first debate, Obama seemed to forget to take his happy pills the second time around and thought assuming the role of the angry, robot would make him the winner in the second debate. Well it didn’t! ... more
• Obama Awakes—But Can’t Stop Mitt Thu Oct 18
  Michael Medved
  Forget about Barack Obama’s eagerly awaited emergence from his first debate coma: the biggest question about the second candidate confrontation centered on whether Mitt managed to maintain his undeniable momentum. ... more
• Matthews, Lipton Attack Romney as 'Lacking Deference,' 'Mysterious' Thu Oct 18
  America
  Chris Matthews and James Lipton criticize Romney's behavior toward the president in the candidates' second debate. ... more
• Draw Wed Oct 17
  Armstrong Williams
  What everyone is going to talk about is how much more negative the president was in this debate than in the last. Whereas last time he seemed bored, or like he simply didn’t want to be there, this time he seemed barely able to restrain his anger at Governor Romney. ... more
• Prima Donna Moderators and Shifting Formats Devalue Debates Wed Oct 17
  Bob Barr
  "Three down and one to go. That's the scorecard for the American electorate evaluating the Republican and Democratic nominees for president and vice president, based on their performances in the total of four nationally televised debates. ... more
• Hell Is Paved With Obama's Intentions Wed Oct 17
  Debra J. Saunders
  My theory as to why President Barack Obama fell flat during the first debate: He looked at the crowd and the cameras and thought: "I've been saying this stuff for five years, and I don't believe myself anymore. I don't have a strong plan to jump-start the moribund economy. Come on, everyone knows that presidents aren't responsible for private-sector job creation. I don't really want to cut the deficit. This isn't fun anymore." ... more
• The Second Debate - Post-Game Wed Oct 17
  Rich Galen
  Short answer: Obama rebounded strongly in this debate. Romney was prepared and did as well as he did in the first one, but Obama's performance was so much better than last time, he gets the win. ... more
• What Foreign Policy Debate? Wed Oct 17
  Jacob Sullum
  Next week, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are scheduled to meet for their third and final presidential debate, this time focusing on foreign policy. Although he will be on the ballot in at least 48 states on Nov. 6, Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party's nominee, was not invited, lest an actual debate about foreign policy break out. ... more
• George Will Says Townhall Debate is 'The Best' He's Ever Seen Wed Oct 17
  America
  The author praises both candidates' performance from last night's showdown. ... more
• Crowley Admits Romney was Largely Right on Libya, Just 'Picked the Wrong Word' Wed Oct 17
  Hempstead, NY
  The moderator somewhat backtracks on her defense of Obama last night in regards to the attack in Benghazi. ... more
• Sununu to O'Brien: 'Ridiculous You're Trying to Defend the President' Wed Oct 17
  Hempstead, NY
  Former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu spars with CNN's Soledad O'Brien over Obama's Libya answer at town hall debate. ... more
• The Second Debate - Pre-Game Tue Oct 16
  Rich Galen
  The pressure tonight is all on Barack Obama. His abysmal performance two weeks ago completely changed the nature of the campaign and he has to get the train back on track tonight, or he can curl up in the caboose and get some rest for the next three weeks. ... more
• Candy Crowley on Townhall Debate: 'If You're Looking for Joe Biden I Don't Think You're Gonna See Him' Tue Oct 16
  Hempstead, NY
  The moderator for tonight's showdown discusses how difficult it can be for candidates to act aggressively in a townhall setting. ... more
• Erin McPike on Debate Expectations: Obama Will have More Fight in Him Tue Oct 16
  Hempstead, NY
  Tonight, Obama will have the challenge of acting more aggressively than the first presidential debate, while being cautious to not look "too tough." ... more

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