Monday, October 22, 2012
The third presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney focused on foreign policy. Who dominated? We want to know what Maryland thinks.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
After President Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney sparred aggressively last week, the candidates dug into foreign policy at Monday night's third and final presidential debate. News organizations cited instant polls that showed voters believed both candidates did well in a face-off that was less contentious than past debates this season but offered up a few verbal highlights. The two candidates had extensive exchanges on Iran and Syria, and the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance. Obama responded to a charge by Romney that the Navy had fewer ships than it did in 1916. “We also have fewer horses and bayonets,” said Obama. Whom do you think won the debate? Tell us in comments. -- TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The pressure was palpable as the candidates went head to head at Hofstra University in New York.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Both President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney were seen as forceful in their second presidential debate Tuesday night — an in-your-face showdown in a town hall format at Hofstra University in New York. Often interrupting one another and the moderator, the two candidates sparred over issues including energy, immigrant and women's rights, and foreign policy. At one point, Romney told Obama, "You'll get your chance in a moment. I'm still speaking." Moderator Candy Crowley of CNN told Romney in one exchange to "sit down" and let Obama finish his statement. CBS News anchor Scott Pelley called it the "most rancorous presidential debate ever." Click here for a full transcript. The debate came on a day when polls showed opinions of the two…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Comptroller says Maryland "is the poster child for gerrymandering" and urges voters to vote no on Question 5.
Democratic Comptroller Peter Franchot said Monday he supports his party's candidates but that recent redistricting of Maryland's congressional is too heavy-handed. "This map is way over the edge in terms of bare-knuckle politics," said Franchot. "I'm a proud Democrat. I support Democrats. I just want it to be fair and not fixed," Franchot said, comparing the redistricting process to "Boss Tweed-style Chicago politics." Franchot Tuesday called for an independent, non-partisan commission that would redraw the congressional and state legislative districts. The change would help restore faith in the political system, he said. The comptroller said the districts should be more compact in order to provide voters with better representation. He …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Patch brings you the top weird news headlines from the week in Maryland
Reisterstown Man Charged in Roommate Kidnapping Baltimore County Police have charged a Reisterstown man with kidnapping his roommate after an argument over money. Police: Burglar Left Feces on Front Porch A burglar who stole several items from an Owings Mills home left something for the homeowners: feces. Cross-dressing 'Models' Raise Money for Breast Cancer Patients Several men strutted around in elaborate bras Wednesday night as part of the first-ever “Bras for the Cause” fundraiser in Edgewater, benefiting local breast cancer patients. 'Flower Thief' Still At-Large For the past decade, "[the] elusive flower thief—described by those who think they’ve seen him as a white male in his 60s with salt-and-pepper hair—allegedly has been …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Like four years ago, the presidential candidates will likely have some verbal tricks up their sleeves. Who will win Wednesday's presidential debate? We want to know what Maryland thinks.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Remember Joe, the plumber? His story was a product of a presidential debate between candidates Barack Obama and John McCain four years ago. He turned out not to be a game changer for McCain, who raised Joe as an example of what McCain said were Obama's wealth-distribution economic proposals. But other historic debate moments have been seen as responsible for turning the tide for one presidential candidate or another. Just the fact of his appearance on live television was seen as disastrous for Richard Nixon in his debate opposite the telegenic John F. Kennedy in 1960. It took years for another candidate to get up the courage to go in front of a live audience of millions in a debate situation. That came when Gerald Ford faced Jimmy Carter…
Steve
11:54 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
"They aren't stupid." But you obviously are..... more ›