Romney Gets Post Debate Boost and Takes Lead Over Obama in Some Polls as Debates Show Importance
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67 Million Watched US Presidential Debate: Nielsen
Massive Viewership Extended to Online Where Social Media and Twitter Followed Closely US Presidential Debate: Nielsen
Media Buries News of Third Party Debate Reaction, Commentary
Third Party Debate Reaction as Third Party Candidates Comment, Criticize Obama, Romney Debate
Romney Confident After Strong Debate Performance
First Meeting Leaves Romney Confident After Strong Debate as Fight to Battleground States Now
Debate Host Jim Lehrer is King of Interviews
PBS’ Jim Lehrer, King of Interviews, Has Long History in Presidential Debates and Universal Respect of Colleagues
VIDEO: Obama, Romney Debate Brings Focus to Campaigns
Obama, Romney Debate: Debate Will Likely Lack Substance, Feature Few of the Key Election Reform Issues
Howard Dean and Ari Fleischer to Hold Political Debate
Televised Debate Between Democrat Howard Dean and rival Republican politician Ari Fleischer to Discuss 2012 Election and the General Direction of Country
Tech Giants YouTube and Microsoft Xbox Try Revolutionizing Debates
YouTube Especially Will be Closely Watched by Those Interested in the Future of Democracy Through Revolutionizing Debate Setup
Libertarian, Green Party Candidates Among Underground Debate Participants
Obama, Romney Not Attending as Four Candidates Hold Underground Debate About America’s Future
Social Media Creeping Into Presidential Debate
Obama and Romney Debate Will Take Place Simultaneously on Social Media Creeping Platforms