What Time is the Presidential Debate?
Here are details on Tuesday's debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.
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The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney is set for 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. The debate is at Hofstra University in New York.
In the first debate, the candidates focused on domestic issues, including the economy and taxes, health care reform and the role of government.
This second debate between the candidates is a town hall-style debate, including questions from the audience. It will focus on both domestic and international issues.
Where to Watch
Here are a few of your options in Arlington Tuesday night:
The Arlington Young Democrats will host a watch party at Bailey's Pub & Grille in Ballston starting at 8:30 p.m. Bailey's is located at Ballston Common Mall.
Busboys & Poets in the Shirlington neighborhood has a debate watch party, as well. It starts at 8:30 p.m.
Arlington Republicans are meeting at Mad Rose Tavern in Clarendon for a watch party at 8 p.m.
Know about more debate watch parties? Let us know in the comments section below!
Broadcasting and Streaming Live
AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. It will also air on YouTube's Election Hub.
TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more.
All of the debates are presented by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). Here's more info on each:
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October 16, 2012 Presidential |
Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent) According to the CPD, "The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization." |
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October 22, 2012 Presidential |
Topic: Foreign policy Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS) According to the CPD, "The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy." |
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