I predict that Romney lost the election on the Benghazi smackdown.

[anneboleyn]

Candy Crowley corrected Romney; the audience applauded in response, supporting the president. The entire tone shifted, and Romney stood there looking like a petulant child. It was a SEVERE schooling. One of the harshest I have ever seen in a debate.

[liberalmuse]

1. The Prez got his daddy pants on for that one.

He was indignant yet dignified, and Romney got spanked. It was one of the finer moments of the debate.

[avebury]

2. We can only hope. nt

[Generic Brad]

3. I especially enjoyed when the audience laughed at him

It was as if Candy Crowley publically pantsed him.

[Alekei_Firebird]

4. 100% right

And when Obama stood there, lecturing Romney on politicizing tragedy, was a particularly brutal moment for Romney. Like never before, he was totally exposed for the opportunist that he is.

[bushisanidiot]

5. Yep!

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[Blaukraut]

6. President Obama's response on Benghazi was the highlight of the debate for me

Show of strength, righteous indignation, and disdain. That, to me, was the home run of the night.

[anneboleyn]

10. It was a SEVERE smackdown. The spontaneous applause from the audience was just brutal.

[Baitball Blogger]

7. Obama looked his fiercest when he handled that one.

[jimlup]

8. I think he lost it well before that but..

That smack down certainly didn't help the SHRILL ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr.Bill]

9. Didn't look good for Romney.

It was very clear at this point in the debate who was and who was not presidential material.

[Grown2Hate]

11. "Can you say that a little LOUDER, Candy?" SO beautiful! SOOOOOO GREAT!!! NT