In the aftermath of the third U.S. presidential debate, analysts are finding new and repeated inaccuracies in the candidates’ arguments, on topics ranging from Iraq to al-Qaida. Immediately following Monday’s debate, experts criticized U.S. President Barack Obama for misconstruing a comment Mr. Romney made earlier in the campaign, when the Republican candidate said “It’s not […]
U.S. Debate: Misquotes, Flawed Conclusions
Posted October 23rd, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
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Second Presidential Debate Yields More Inaccuracies
Posted October 17th, 2012 at 2:45 am (UTC-5)
The second U.S. presidential debate was a feistier exchange than the first, but experts say the candidates both manipulated statistics and used incorrect information. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney told U.S. President Barack Obama that the Obama administration’s energy policy is not working, noting that gasoline prices are twice as high as they were when […]
Obama, Romney Trade Post-Debate Barbs
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
With the first debate behind them, U.S. President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have resumed campaigning in Denver, Colorado, site of Wednesday’s matchup. Mr. Obama appeared at a rally where he accused Romney of changing his campaign positions. He said presidential candidates owe Americans “the truth.” Mr. Romney made a surprise appearance […]
Overnight Polls: Viewers Say Romney Won Debate
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Voters think former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney was the winner in Wednesday’s U.S. presidential debate, according to two overnight polls. A CNN poll of 430 registered voters said 67 percent of respondents believe Mr. Romney won the debate, compared to only 25 percent who said President Barack Obama, a Democrat, came out on top. A […]
Romney, Obama Campaigns Resume After Debate
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
With the first debate of the U.S. presidential campaign behind them, President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, headed back to their cross-country travels Thursday, seeking voters’ support for next month’s election. Mr. Romney is holding a rally in Virginia with his running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan. Mr. Obama began his day in […]
Romney Returns to Campaign Trail After Strong Debate Against Obama
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
With the first debate of the U.S. presidential campaign behind them, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are heading back on the campaign trail (Thursday). Mr. Romney will hold a rally in Virginia with his vice presidential running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan, while Mr. Obama begin his campaign day in Denver, Colorado, the […]
Obama, Romney Debate US Economy
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
The first debate of the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign saw Republican challenger Mitt Romney take an aggressive stance against incumbent President Barack Obama over the economy, health care, education and the role of government. Mr. Romney, a former governor of Massachusetts, said Mr. Obama’s approach of higher taxes and government spending amounted to “trickle-down government” […]
US Presidential Debates: Widely Watched, Seldom Election-Changing
Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Millions of Americans will watch Wednesday night’s highly anticipated U.S. presidential election debate, but analysts say that rarely in the last five decades have the encounters shifted the ultimate outcome of the race for a four-year term in the White House. For days now, President Barack Obama, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger, former governor […]
US Republicans Debate in Iowa
Posted December 11th, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate hopefuls held a debate Saturday in Iowa – the state that will hold the party’s first nominating event in less than a month. Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has recently emerged as the front-runner in the race. Gingrich’s main rival, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, described […]
US Republicans Debate in Iowa
Posted December 11th, 2011 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate hopefuls held a debate Saturday in Iowa – the state that will hold the party’s first nominating event in less than a month. Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has recently emerged as the front-runner in the race. Gingrich’s main rival, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, described […]
