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Who won the 2016 election debates?
Echelon Insights polling showed that Clinton won the debate 48–22, and that the debate made 41% of respondents more likely to vote for Clinton while 29% were more likely to vote for Trump. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 56% of Americans thought Clinton did better, while 26% thought Trump did.
How many votes did Obama get against Romney?
Obama defeated Romney, winning a majority of both the Electoral College and the popular vote. Obama won 332 electoral votes and 51.1% of the popular vote compared to Romney’s 206 electoral votes and 47.2%.
Who moderated the Obama- Romney debate?
(Charlie Neibergall/AP) President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney faced off Wednesday night in the first of three presidential debates to take place this month. The event was moderated by PBS’s Jim Lehrer, who appeared to have very little control and largely let the candidates control the discussion.
Who won the first presidential debate in 2012?
The first presidential debate was held on October 3, 2012 at the University of Denver and was moderated by Jim Lehrer. Most analysts and viewers were of the opinion that Romney won the debate.
What happened at the third and final presidential debate?
The third and final presidential debate was held on October 22 at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Although billed as a foreign policy debate, the discussion often veered into domestic issues such as the economy and education. The debate was moderated by Bob Schieffer. Here’s the full video of the final debate:
What’s the difference between Obama and Romney’s economic policies?
Romney emphasized the importance of small businesses in the economy and a diminished role for the government. The Obama campaign likewise declared their candidate the winner, and said the president forced Romney to play defense on important topics like tax cuts and Medicare.