2012 Hempstead Presidential Debate Highlights

More from the Wall Street Journal:

[xobookaholic]

Romney has proved himself to be a successful businessman who is capable of running a government successfully. I believe that he can get this country back on it's feet again. What he did in Massachusetts in unbelievable! He knows how to balance a budget, create jobs, improve schools, get rid of debt, and he does it all without raising taxes. And you want to know why he only paid 14% in taxes? Because he GAVE millions upon millions of dollars to charities. You get tax deductions for that.

[Italia_DeutschlandBall]

First cmt in 8 years?
This was way better than the presidental elections we have now

[moneygun]

Four more years of what? Four more years of less growth, four more years of unemployment climbing, four more years of a president that is unqualified for his position, four more years of rising debt, four more years of reckless spending, four more years of government dictating and being in my personal business. Which one of those did you want four more years of? Because honestly, I'm confused.

[yvesmartin]

"President Obama in just a little over three years is the most investigated, scrutinized, disrespected, vilify and through all of it all, is the most loved and respected and humanist president ever! They have nothing to tip that ROCK over! Solid! Four More Years!"

[louth]

Americans must learn from their mistakes of voting for Republican candidate Bush over Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry in 2004; they voted Bush Senior over another candidate in 1988.

[justinbauk]

After the first debate 35% of people thought Obama won.
After the second debate 37%of people thought Obama won.

Wow. How blisteringly impressive. America is tired of cynical politicians. It's time for a business who has proved he knows how to bring people together and GET THINGS DONE.

[Maryhadalittlelamb]

These two aren't the only ones running for president. Educate yourselves.
Gary Johnson 2012!

[casskillian]

The moderator later apologized and admitted she was wrong. Obviously biased towards Obama.

Romney 2012

[VailAndHans]

He actually didn't. Watch the video. In his speech he said, "No acts of terror will ever shake the resolve of this great nation." He never specifically calls the riots in Bengazi an act of terror during the ten minute speech he gave. I only say this because I believe it was wrong for Candy to say any sort of statement during the speech, especially since her statement was incorrect.

[hockey]

The way I see it: Jill Stein-Gary Johnson-Barack Obama-My Cat-My Cat's Feces-Mitt Romney

[Austinbit]

Ron Paul isn't running, you should consider voting for Gary Johnson. While Paul's votes will not be counted, Johnson's will.

[Davidwilson]

Anybody who ever calls Obama a communist, just stop...please. You have proven you have no idea what you are talking about

[LieutenantAlaki]

I kinda wish that, instead of just saying what he's gonna do, Romney would explain HOW he's gonna do it.

[bertsmallbone]

@FullMetalTeach have you been elected?? I thought it was hard?

[TheThomaswastaken]

Ninety percent of what Romney said in the debate were generalizations. He said "I know how to do these things" more times than you can count on two hands and two feet. I rewrote the whole debate in my own words, so I would have to hear and understand everything the candidates said. Most times they didn't answer the question, but Obama used 10x as many facts.

[TheCoop]

When the mediator cut in and said "in fact he did"... She should never mediate again. Its not her position to give her input. I've never seen anything like it. It was like Romney was being double teamed the whole night

[Kushi]

@Bill Smith I can't believe you'd say that

[eveelsnosila]

actually they've been paying attention to the last 12 years... and see the reality of what's gone on...

[thatonedude]

Jesus, is there going to be any single clip that shows what Romney said other than when he generalized things? I freaking watched the debate, TWICE, Wall Street. No wonder people distrust the press.

[Heroshinwoo]

So how'd that change work out? *mic drop*