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2012 Presidential Race

Monday, October 22, 2012

When is the Third Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Monday's presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

The third debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is set for 9 tonight. This is the final debate before Nov. 6 elections. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. [UPDATE 4:23: earlier versions of this story included FOX as a broadcast option. Butboston.com reports that FOX will not be carrying the debate live because of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series between the Giants and Cardinals tonight beginning with the pregame show at 7:30 p.m. First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m.  Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL, myfoxboston.com. Full info on Monday night's debate, as …

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Presidential Debate Broadcast & Live Stream Schedule

Get the details on the presidential debate and comment on what you're hoping to hear as an Newton resident.

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney is 9 p.m. tonight. Check below for more information on that debate and the rest of the debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: WBZ-TV, WGBH, FOX 25, WHDH, WCVB, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL Gov. Gary Johnson Live: Libertarian candidateGary Johnson, who will not be at the debates, is hosting a live event at 9 p.m., you can catch his event on Google+ Hangout and on Twitter. Below is the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will focus on domestic policy and be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on topics to …

Shannon O'Brien: 'Make Or Break Night for Mitt Romney'

Democrat who debated Romney in 2002 says Barack Obama must be on his toes tonight.

Mitt Romney's been down in the polls before, says Shannon O'Brien, the former Massachusetts state treasurer who battled him for governor in 2002.  "I've seen him turn things around." O'Brien is referring to their 2002 debate, which was seen as a springboard for the millionaire businessman. Romney has since sparred in numerous GOP debates, in 2008 and 2012, and has smoothed out some of that stiff Romney from yesteryear, she says in an interview with Patch. His is a familiar strategy, says O'Brien, who now owns a consulting business in Boston:  Those punch lines she refers to are the supposed "zingers" Romney is reported to have rehearsed over the past month. How many will he fire off? And how well will the sitting president fend them off? …

Take Part in Live Chat During Presidential Debate Tonight

Patch will be joined by local Massachusetts party officials and you can take part in the conversation.

Join Patch starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight for a live chat during the presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.  Here in Newton, we'll he heading to some local debate watch parties to talk with locals who are active in their political communities -- and you will be able to join the conversation too. Patch will also be joined by local Massachusetts party officials who will discuss the debate as it happens. Come back to this site at 8:30 p.m. for a pre-debate discussion and then participate as you watch the first debate, which starts at 9 p.m. 

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