Politics & Government

Presidential Debate Poll: Who Won Round 2, Why?

There was consensus that Barack Obama blew the first presidential debate nearly two weeks ago. Did the president slow Gov. Romney's gathering momentum Tuesday night?

The pressure on President Barack Obama and former governor Mitt Romney was evident Tuesday night as they faced questions from 82 undecided Long Island voters less than three weeks before Election Day. The candidates sparred over their positions on energy, taxes, immigration, guns and foreign policy—frequently interrupting each other as the moderator struggled to keep the debate on track. 

Who do you think made the strongest case? Will the Romney upswing that started after the Oct. 3 debate continue, or did the president's performance turn the tide?


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