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Mary in S. Carolina

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34. Obama purposely "threw" the Debate

Thu Oct 4, 2012, 09:32 AM

Oct 2012

Theory - President Obama is a world class debater that has the ability to throw a debate against marginal debater Mitt Romney. I believe that the Sands Casino owner, all of Romney's hedge fund friends, etc bet on a President Obama debate victory, therefore, making them millions with an Obama win. They could then turn around and use these winnings against Obama. Because Obama, purposely, "threw" the debate, they will be less likely to gamble in the next debates because Obama is now a "wild card". President Obama weighed the risk and rewards of doing this - remember Obama is all about the long game.

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Romney's plan according to his 60 minute interview would include Emergency Rooms liberal N proud Oct 2012 #1

Romney has also derided the idea that people are entitled to health care. CBHagman Oct 2012 #2

He derided the idea that people are entitled to food Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2012 #30

The reviews of the debate madaboutharry Oct 2012 #3

What gave you the first clue? Kardashians? Snooki? Freedom Fries? WinkyDink Oct 2012 #8

Sadly, I agree. Debates shouldn't be scored like a WWE wrestling match PA Democrat Oct 2012 #9

The media is a special interest PATRICK Oct 2012 #56

That's precisely how I've been describing it - "R" = RUDE, "D" = DIGNIFIED, bush taught us that! George II Oct 2012 #20

and manic is somehow energized and thoughtful is somehow to be avoided. grantcart Oct 2012 #23

what if howard dean had acted excited? iemitsu Oct 2012 #55

Yes, this: a framing meme: Romney did a Gish Gallop garthranzz Oct 2012 #37

Not exactly wtmusic Oct 2012 #41

How is lying winning? warrior1 Oct 2012 #4

It depends on one's opinion of how OTHERS perceived it. WinkyDink Oct 2012 #6

90% of people are not politically savvy in the US. obxhead Oct 2012 #12

Americans are shallow and don't recognize that he was lying George II Oct 2012 #21

Oh, course not. That's why we haven't figured out Lyin' is lying, too. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #28

It's not, but the debate last night was ridiculously moderated... Javaman Oct 2012 #26

When the liar gets people to do what he wants them to wtmusic Oct 2012 #43

Can anyone explain how people with preexisting conditions will be covered under Romney's plan PA Democrat Oct 2012 #5

Well, the President had the opportunity.......... WinkyDink Oct 2012 #7

That was what was so damn frustrating. Mitt got away with his blatant lies. PA Democrat Oct 2012 #10

Mittiot fashioned his own noose last night SemperEadem Oct 2012 #16

I sure hope you're right. I could just not figure out why Obama let him get away with so much. George II Oct 2012 #22

Agreed. genna Oct 2012 #31

To SemperEadem cmelo Oct 2012 #38

Some Football teams do fly in the day before the game happyslug Oct 2012 #45

I said : "With regard to Obama's demeanor: SemperEadem Oct 2012 #54

Romney: I�ll Cover Pre-Existing Conditions, Obama: No, You Won�t ProSense Oct 2012 #13

A few weeks ago Ryan explained oldbanjo Oct 2012 #19

Been there. Failed. Grins Oct 2012 #25

for mittens "covered" means an emergency room visit iemitsu Oct 2012 #27

Mitt's lies have energized my wife. She is pissed. And she's not very political. JoePhilly Oct 2012 #11

Yep. Romney is a shameless soulless liar. jsr Oct 2012 #14

Mitt does cover preexisting conditions greymattermom Oct 2012 #15

Romney's answer is whatever you want it to be. cbdo2007 Oct 2012 #18

Krugman is Dead Wrong RobinA Oct 2012 #17

So are the big nominations at the conventions. And Lyin' came off looking great. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #36

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Not scientific Marthe48 Oct 2012 #42

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Sorry, but I seriously doubt that magical thyme Oct 2012 #47

But how do you decide who won the debate? Jackpine Radical Oct 2012 #49

Lehrer was worthless, let em go head to head toby jo Oct 2012 #35

Holy shit, Mitts will be worse than W on the global stage! CrispyQ Oct 2012 #50

Never in my life have I seen anyone lie as much and as rapidly hifiguy Oct 2012 #39

Health Care Zinger Obama should have used donqpublic Oct 2012 #40

ROMNEY'S LITTLE "WHITE" LIES..... cosmichristian Oct 2012 #44

It doesn't matter whether or not you think people have a "right" to healthcare magical thyme Oct 2012 #46

You win. Brigid Oct 2012 #51

OMG!!! I tried to watch the debate... it's too painful!!!... 6502 Oct 2012 #48

K&R flamingdem Oct 2012 #52

It's an insult to debate a lying sack of shit Blue Owl Oct 2012 #53