Expanding the Debate: Debate Coverage of First Presidential Debate with Rocky Anderson & Jill Stein

DemocracyNow.org - As President Obama and Mitt Romney squared off for the first time on Wednesday night, Democracy Now! broke the sound barrier by pausing Obama and Romney's answers to get real-time responses from candidates Jill Stein of the Green Party and Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party.

Stein and Anderson joined Democracy Now! for a live special just miles away from the Obama-Romney contest at the University of Denver. Many Obama supporters have expressed surprise that Romney was able to put the president on the defensive, while Obama failed to mention several of Romney's potential weak spots, including including his record at the private equity firm Bain Capital, his vast personal wealth and offshore investments, and his recent remark that 47 percent of Americans are government dependents.

Today, highlights from our "Expanding the Debate" special with the voices of all four candidates, showcasing the broadened perspectives on the critical issues beyond the Democratic-Republican political spectrum.

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No Dough commented 2012-10-13 21:43:26 -0600 · Flag

Ok Rocky you got my vote and I had decided to just not vote at this election but now I will go in order to vote for you. I would hope that Dr Stein and yourself could work together by offering each other a position if either one of you were to win this election.

No Dough commented 2012-10-13 21:40:38 -0600 · Flag

David, maybe because she is a Doctor and not a used car sales person aka Professional Politician.

David Parker commented 2012-10-11 18:18:08 -0600 · Flag

Why is Stein looking at notes when President Obama and Mitt Romney were not allowed notes?

Louis Darnell commented 2012-10-11 16:38:07 -0600 · Flag

The way Ozero and Rob-me greeted each other it looked like they were going to swap spit….what a couple of douches

Louis Darnell commented 2012-10-09 09:35:14 -0600 · Flag

You are forgetting Merlin Miller who can likewise discuss the issues as intelligently and meaningfully as any of those you have listed here——let him join in on the fray and you will hear some REAL truth about what is ailing this country and what can be done about it.

Ann Catherine Keirns commented 2012-10-04 15:41:43 -0600 · Flag

I am so thankful to Democracy Now for putting this online. I couldn’t stomach the mainstream media version at all. I needed the interludes of sanity from Jill and Rocky. I think Rocky did the best overall in conveying his beliefs, programs, projects, direction. Jill was a close second. I can’t get why any pundit thinks Romney won. Won what? Best liar award? In the MSM version, the clear loser was the American People!

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Expanding the Debate: Debate Coverage of First Presidential Debate with Rocky Anderson & Jill Stein

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