Second Presidential Debate

3rd & 7 37yd

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:40:06 AM
Sununu is very subdued tonight. "Don't cross me," says Sununu, jokingly at the very end of the interview.
by Dorrine Mendoza 10/17/2012 12:40:25 AM

All americans need health insurance, many disabled would be working fi they could have and keep health insuranceKellysanleonOct 16, 2012 at 8:37 PM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:40:45 AM
Now Brianna Keilar in the spin room with Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary. "I don't think he's in a slide," says Gibbs. But he says Obama will be "rigorous" tonight.
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/17/2012 12:40:56 AM
Commission on Presidential Debates co-chair Frank J. Fahrenkopf reminds audience they should not applaud or make other noise during the debate out of respect for the candidates. The audience is comprised of uncommitted voters -- not undecided voters. These voters may be undecided or they may be leaning towards a candidate but not firmly settled on who they will vote for.

Also in the hall, but not seated among the uncommitted voters, are guests of the campaigns, representatives of the school, and local dignitaries.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:41:32 AM
by Tim.McCaughan, CNN 10/17/2012 12:41:46 AM
Steve, did you ask us how we like the CNN debate drinking game? All the Ticker team can say is that we're going to be pretty caffeinated by the end of the evening.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:42:32 AM
Got it - caffeinated, yes. Sadly, that's all we're getting at the live blog. Should be fun for the viewers though.
by Dorrine Mendoza 10/17/2012 12:43:36 AM

Question to ask the candidates:
Do you believe that campaign promises should be enforced by the Supreme Court with the threat of fraud and impeachment?Josh (Fort Wayne, IN)Oct 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM
by The Situation Room via twitter 10/17/2012 12:43:58 AM
.@PeterHambyCNN asked Sen. Dick Durbin whether Obama is a good debater...Sen. said "his strength is in other areas"
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:44:38 AM
Van Jones, on the CNN panel tonight, says Obama needs to make sure to let Ohio voters know what he's doing about manufacturing.
by Robert Yoon via twitter 10/17/2012 12:45:28 AM
The #debate hall at Hofstra is frigid. Better to keep the zingers fresh. #CNNdebate
by The Situation Room via twitter 10/17/2012 12:47:23 AM
Obama campaign tells Mark @PrestonCNN: In tonight's debate president will make Romney out to be an extremist on women's issues #CNNDebate
by Piers Morgan via twitter 10/17/2012 12:47:36 AM
Ten minutes to go - watch the debate live on CNN and let me know your views using the hashtag #PMTdebate
by Dorrine Mendoza 10/17/2012 12:48:36 AM

i am a vietnam vet. i have fought for this country, worked for this country and retired and collect SS. this puts me in the 47 %, after all i have done for this country, and being called a scavenger by romney. i would like to know how he can call me that. how many of his sons were in the military and what have they offered for this country. mr romey expain to me why you call me a bum ..ammnjayOct 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:49:00 AM
The First Lady and Ann Romney about to be introduced. Soledad O'Brien promises that she will tweet while in the debate hall. Watch live on CNN now.
by CNN's Ashley Killough 10/17/2012 12:49:16 AM
The candidates will likely talk about the growing federal debt tonight. As of October 15, the debt stood at more than $16.1 trillion, according to the Treasury Department.
by Erin Burnett via twitter 10/17/2012 12:49:34 AM
Pre-debate OH focus grp says: #obama cares more, they trust him more. But 60% disapprove of job he's doing #cnndebates
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:49:43 AM
Interesting: Ann Romney and Michelle Obama both wearing pink. "Hot pink," says Jessica Yellin.
by Ari Fleischer via twitter 10/17/2012 12:49:51 AM
First nine Yankees up, nine Yankees down. Not good...
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:49:54 AM
While we wait for the debate, let's look at body language...
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:50:13 AM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/17/2012 12:51:39 AM
Ann Romney and Michelle Obama have entered the debate hall. Their husbands will take to the stage in about 10 minutes.
by EMMAGKELLER via twitter 10/17/2012 12:52:06 AM
Ann Romney and Michelle Obama wearing the same color. Election cancelled.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:52:10 AM
Funny...
by Jeffrey Goldberg via twitter 10/17/2012 12:52:22 AM
On CNN, we're being told that both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama are wearing pink.
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:53:15 AM
Here's how YOU can participate in tonight's debate: www.CNN.com/Debates
by Steve Brusk via twitter 10/17/2012 12:53:21 AM
Pres. Obama returns to DC after the debate, before flying to Iowa and Ohio tomorrow. Romney tomorrow hits 2 markets in Virginia.
by JoshLevs via twitter 10/17/2012 12:53:46 AM
Join me on twitter throughout the debate for FACTS, fact checks & hard reporting on topics raised. #RTFacts #CNNDebate
by Dave Weigel via twitter 10/17/2012 12:53:50 AM
RT @PeterDavid_PAD: Question I'd most like to hear: Mr. Romney, Bain Capital cost my father his job. Why should I vote for you?
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:53:55 AM

That may be true...
CNN--wearing pink for Breast Cancer Month (same as the NFL players).CharlotteResidentOct 16, 2012 at 8:52 PM
by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/17/2012 12:54:35 AM
CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley, who will moderate tonight's debate, takes to the stage in Hempstead, New York.
by dgjackson via twitter 10/17/2012 12:56:35 AM
Gov backstage getting mic'd up. t.co
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:57:14 AM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:57:39 AM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:57:56 AM
Just kidding...but yes, this should be quite a night.
by Michelle Jaconi via twitter 10/17/2012 12:58:00 AM
"You have a front row seat in history" - @crowleyCNN to the audience at Hofstra. You can too. Time to watch CNN.
by Anderson Cooper 360° via twitter 10/17/2012 12:58:19 AM
Remember to check in t.co And get ready to clip and share your favorite moments t.co #cnndebate
by JoshLevs via twitter 10/17/2012 12:58:46 AM
Debate audience comprised of uncommitted voters - NOT "undecided." politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com #CNNDebate #RTFacts
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 12:58:54 AM
Erin Burnett reminds everyone that no President has won the election without winning Ohio. Our undecided voters are from Ohio. Watch their instant responses on the bottom of the CNN TV screen.
by Dorrine Mendoza 10/17/2012 12:59:57 AM

This is great. This is HistorySIMPLYSIERRAH_4Oct 16, 2012 at 8:59 PM
by Niketa via twitter 10/17/2012 1:00:15 AM
.@crowleyCNN has 142033 followers. Wonder what that number will after the debate. #cnndebate #debates
by lilacina via twitter 10/17/2012 1:00:40 AM
.@crowleyCNN welcomes the crowd to "a front row seat in history" #CNNdebate - t.co
by Dorrine Mendoza 10/17/2012 1:01:03 AM

i want to ask the candidates- What specific actions would you take to get business in the united states competitive to china and to bring manufacturing jobs back.RcaRentalsOct 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM
by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/17/2012 1:01:08 AM
The President needs to get that "second look" tonight that Romney got after the first one, says John King. Debate about to get underway.
by Jim Acosta via twitter 10/17/2012 1:01:52 AM
Tuesday night lights RT @dgjackson
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose. p.twimg.com

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