(a bit of liveblog of the debate below this survey)

Liveblog:

U.S. presidential debate, final round, foreign policy: Finally, Obama pulled up and used the First Lady card!

(“The First Lady has been doing great work with the veterans… etc”) —

he’s going to win this final round of the U.S. presidential debate, yehey! …

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On China: Obama, with a sleight of hand, used  the Philippine card! (without mentioning “Philippines”) : “We are a Pacific power… we are working with countries in the region… to make sure that ships can pass through those sea lanes…” He gets the votes again!

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quotable quote: “Now, Romney, you are trying to… airbrush history!” very digital Obama.

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Now, Romney is using the unemployment card —

off-topic, not on foreign policy but it’s the Obama administration’s weakness too.

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Closing. U.S. President Obama delivering a speech without reading — (looks directly at camera) : Obama-vintage style: that’s his strong suit.

Romney closing: he’s using the unemployment card again, off-topic!

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shaking of hands, smiles, etc.

awww, Romney brought the grandkids on stage. He wins the visuals for that one. But Obama bends and talks to the toddlers — he wins that one. At one point, Romney was carrying one of the toddlers in his arms and Obama was talking to them, then the tyke slowly reached out to Obama in a gesture that he wanted him (Obama) to carry him (gustong magpakarga sa Presidente!) and Romney slowly pulls him away — cute.