Developing: Pakistani Plane Escorted by UK Fighter Jets — 2 Men Arrested

Listen to the Buck Sexton Show Live on TheBlaze Radio

Media

Krauthammer on Presidential Debate: ‘Romney Won and Romney Won Big’

Oct. 4, 2012 12:04am

It seemed unanimous among both Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals, that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney outperformed President Barack Obama in Wednesday night’s debate. While the left scrambled to figure out what went wrong, the right rallied around Romney.

Fox News political analyst Charles Krauthammer said Romney won “big” in the debate, by “two touchdowns,” in fact.

“I think Romney won and Romney won big,” he said. “It doesn’t change the game, but it changes the momentum.”

Krauthammer continued: “The Romney campaign has had a terrible month — to the extent that people are saying ‘You know, who is this guy, he seems like a sap’. All of a sudden, this Romney shows up, and he’s knowledgeable, he’s confident, and he’s got nerve. He never backed down on any of the Obama attacks.”

“In fact, every time Obama hurled a particular at him, he came back with a three point answer,” he added.

Instead of merely showing up and surviving the debate, Romney proved himself to be President Obama’s “equal,” the analyst explained, adding that if that was a boxing match, Romney won the majority of rounds.

Krauthammer said Obama was lazy in the debate and didn’t go after Romney over his controversial “47 percent” remarks, saying he wanted to “play out the 90 minutes, hold the ball and win.”

“But he didn’t. He lost,” he said of Obama.

Watch the segment via Fox News below:

 

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin told Neil Cavuto on Fox News Wednesday night that she “almost felt sorry for” Obama.

“It was a struggle to watch some parts of this…President Obama, with his lack of enthusiasm for his own policies and his lack of conviction in trying to articulate why it is that he believes government will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise and happy when you know the vast majority of Americans know government is not the answer,” she said.

Watch the clip via Fox News/Mediaite below:

Romney’s running mate Paul Ryan sent out this supportive message and picture via Twitter:

Former presidential nominee Sen. John McCain tweeted:

National Review’s Jim Geraghty tweeted:

Benghazi, IRS, AP...What's next? Only TheBlaze TV offers the truth from Glenn Beck, Andrew Wilkow, and Real News from TheBlaze. Get instant access and a free trial here.

Comments (188)

1 2 3 … 5
  • ambrosia
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:41am

    All I know,
    is that someone left the stage with skidmarks on his shorts
    and it wasn’t Romney.

    Report this comment

    ambrosia  
  • BODYBAG
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:40am

    Pat Buchanan said it best:
    “Its easy to see why Mitt Romney was such a successful CEO —- he walks into the
    room and he knows his onions”

    What a great line. And true.
    Romney’s strategy has been dead-on.

    Report this comment

    BODYBAG  
    • Ms.Independence
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:10am

      Agreed… I think for the first time in my life there’s a candidate for president that I not only understand but feel some sense of trust in. As I watched the debate, I considered Romney for moment and thought, “This guy’s not just ‘playing’ politics. He means business.” I’m glad to give him my vote, and come back to the Republican Party after 25 years of voting on just social issues. In my opinion, he’s a good man and he brings to life the “leadership principles” I studied in school (MBA – Management). He needs to stress more often, like he did tonight, that leaders lead, cast a vision, bring together the right people to work on different facets of it, and then facilitate while working with them on hammering out the details (because it is in the working out of the details, the best and most promising results will evolve – from great talent working together). Maybe I’m very naive in saying so, but he does embody leadership at its best. I do hope he wins the election! At least he has my vote.

      Report this comment

      Ms.Independence  
    • swamp_donkey
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 7:19am

      ha ha ha , romney is pro regulation now , against tax cuts for the rich , loves a lot of the parts of obamacare and glad to be called the granddaddy of it , is now pro choice in cases of incest , rape and life of mother , hows that for shaking the etch a sketch lol , must suck to be a right wing nutjob like you people today knowing no matter who wins next month there will be a lib in the whitehouse bahahaha

      Report this comment

      swamp_donkey  
    • AvengerK
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:16pm

      SWAMPED…I know you were stamping your foot and pouting while you typed that unhinged rant of yours.

      Report this comment

      AvengerK  
    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 5:27pm

      Except his onion bag is full of lies and retreats from former positions that he is on the record of making. Romney may be feeling good about himself but he’s provided the Obama campaign with enough material to throw back in his face for the next five weeks. Romney did what he does best, tell whatever audience his talking to whatever he thinks they want to hear. His primary opponents were right, he really is the etch-a-sketch candidate.
      I’m shocked the Tea Party isn’t all up in his face over his new found, compromising, reach across the aisle and make friends with the Democrats, persona. Of course maybe they know he had his fingers crossed behind his back, or maybe he didn’t, who knows what he really is, or isn’t.

      Report this comment

      SimpleTruths  
    • HigherRoad
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 8:31pm

      Simple: Considering the debate was viewed by 67 million people (according to Nielsen), there won’t be much opportunity to slip something by the voters. Each man will be on record for a long time. At least Romney is knowledgeable enough to be able to adjust his opinions over time as national and international events dictate. Obama didn’t seem to even be able to grasp the basics.

      Report this comment

      HigherRoad  
  • CommonSensePR
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:39am

    O’Bueller. O’Bueller. O’Bueller.

    POTUS said one thing right. He won’t be celebrating his anniversary in front of 40 million people a year from now.

    Report this comment

    CommonSensePR  
    • GO-FOR-LIBERTY
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 5:31am

      Hopefully it will be a small room with bars.

      Report this comment

      GO-FOR-LIBERTY  
    • swamp_donkey
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 10:21am

      how do we fix the deficit? big bird has to go , your party is a joke just like you

      Report this comment

      swamp_donkey  
    • IntheDirt
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 11:03am

      Swamp Donkey? Your a joke. Your party is a joke. Really, your going to circle the wagons to protect every communist or otherwise non-essential funding this country. PBS, Department of Education, Planned parenthood, Aid to Jihad Egypt. Really? Go ahead. Just shows your party isn’t serious about cutting any spending, anywhere anytime.

      I will not be responding to any more of your dribble because I am the 53%. I will be at work for the next 12 hours. So they can continue to fund wasteful not the proper roll of government crap like Big Bird with my money that was legally plundered from my efforts.

      Report this comment

      IntheDirt  
    • AvengerK
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:08pm

      SWAMPED…..do you fix the deficit by adding $6 trillion dollars to it and having the biggest underemployment rate since WWII? Does that deserve four more years in your topsy turvy world does it?

      Report this comment

      AvengerK  
    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:26pm

      @S’WIMPDUNKEE
      I guess you are just so angry and weepy that you are going to try to ruin everyone else’s day, huh? Or is it just that time of the month? Here is something o help you-OBAMA LOST!

      Report this comment

      Anonymous T. Irrelevant  
    • HigherRoad
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 8:40pm

      Swamp Donkey: Romney said “if we have to borrow money from China for it, these programs will have to go.” If the country wants to keep these programs on the air, then they will have to increase private funding. Isn’t that what the Hollywood people are always yapping about? Make the rich pay their “fair share.” O.K. here’s your chance.

      Report this comment

      HigherRoad  
  • georgeisn6
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:33am

    “O”whatabummer for the empty chair.

    Report this comment

    georgeisn6  
    • Ms.Independence
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:13am

      Oh my goodness…I’d forgotten all about that!! I’m so glad I didn’t think of “the chair” while watching…it would’ve made me focus on Obama.

      Report this comment

      Ms.Independence  
    • johnpaulkuchtajr
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:09pm

      Watching the Campaigner-in-Chief on Fox right now at 1304 East Coast time.

      Naturally, he was on a college campus, speaking to folks who don’t know “come here from sick ‘em.” Obama relies on BS in heaping handfuls and that works with these kids. Don’t bother them with Obama’s failed national economic results. The poor, dumb robots don’t even know that 45% of college graduates can’t find a job.

      Life has finally caught-up with the Kenyan.

      Chicago’s pretty cold in late January, ain’t it?

      Report this comment

      johnpaulkuchtajr  
  • Maxim Crux
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:31am

    Charles is especially right at his closing statement. The media has made this great narcissist believe that he is some kind of infallible savior. He was confused because that was not suppose to happen to him. He is the child king and does not comprehend this. I would bet that there is a temper tantrum being thrown right now. Unfortunately some soldier or ambassador will probably lose their life as a result.

    Ecclesiastes
    {10:16} Woe to thee, O land, when thy king [is] a child,
    and thy princes eat in the morning! {10:17} Blessed [art]
    thou, O land, when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy
    princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for
    drunkenness!

    Report this comment

    Maxim Crux  
  • FightinKentuckian
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:29am

    I’m pretty sure the chume gang got back together before the debate. Obamas incoherent rambling and lack of rational illustrated his obvious dependence on a TelePrompTer. If he can’t speak of communism, or read from a script…he’s completely lost.

    Report this comment

    FightinKentuckian  
    • SITDOWNANDSHUTUP
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 10:06am

      I’ve had to sit through thousands of corporate meetings, and BO/BS looked and sounded like the guy/gal put on the spot to comment on a project he/she knew nothing about. I have seen this scenario MANY times, and BO/BS looked like an uninformed dufus. So, you’re probably right…..the chume gang had a little reuion party before the debate. No one could sound foolish, could they?

      Report this comment

      SITDOWNANDSHUTUP  
  • Psychosis
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:27am

    http://www.uhaul.com/

    these people will help you in november obama

    Report this comment

    Psychosis  
  • Malrick
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:27am

    Where are the media maters trolls, don’t they get paid to harass us? Soros doesn’t pay per post unless you post, lazy liberals.

    Report this comment

    Malrick  
  • Idrinktoomuchcoffee
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:27am

    Obama surely stepped in it!!! He was looking at his shoes the whole night!! It`s Bo`s fault!!!!

    Report this comment

    Idrinktoomuchcoffee  
  • freenj
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:26am

    0+1=’s a Romney win! First round, 2 to go plus the Ryan-Biden slap fest! Dumb Joe should just stay home or gaff a few questions!
    America waking up and dumb asses stay home on mom’s couch!

    Report this comment

    freenj  
    • 13Lena
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:06am

      Obama’s massive ego thought he could just cruise and Romney would lose and Obama would win. Romney has taken such a beating in the press from Obama;s camp and the liberal media. It was good to see him on his game. But we must be cautious as Obama will come at Romney hard in the next debate so Romney has got to ready, tough and forceful as the next moderator will try to sabotage Romney. I thought the line about Big Bird was priceless. Romney is what this country needs and let’s go out there and support him and vote out Obama.

      Report this comment

      13Lena  
  • Skytrash
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:24am

    Now that Romney backed Obama into a corner and completely intimidated him he’s scared. That should really hurt his confidence in the next debate, not so easy debating as it was with the meek little white **** guy four years ago is it Bamster? He looked like a pig staring at a wristwatch behind that podium.

    Report this comment

    Skytrash  
    • swamp_donkey
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 10:20am

      lol your parties platform is so toxic your man mittens had to run away from it screaming lmao , Mitt Romney, on how he would cut the budget and raise taxes on no one while dropping the deficit by $5 trillion dollars during the debate tonight. Hint: Big Bird has to die.

      Report this comment

      swamp_donkey  
    • Iceman47
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:01pm

      I would like to inject a word of caution into this conversation. There is nothing more dangerous than an animal that has been cornered. In this case there is nothing more dangerous than a Narcissist who has just had his superiority challenged and has just been weighed, measured, and found lacking.
      There is nothing this person obama will NOT do in order to protect what he has. To quote a line from Rocky III, ” I pity the fool who tries to take what I got”. I hope that Mr Romney and his campaign know this and make sure he is just as prepared for what comes next as he was for the opening salvo.
      Great Job Mr. Romney and as of this writing, you have my vote.

      Report this comment

      Iceman47  
  • Verceofreason
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:24am

    Romney lied 100% of the time and pretty much flip flopped regarding everything he’s been saying to court the tea party.

    Report this comment

    Verceofreason  
    • OIF3survivor
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 9:33am

      Hey hit-and-run verce:
      with as little as you’ve demonstrated having a grasp on what’s actually spoken by Romney thus far, I hope you’ll excuse all of us outside your little clique of encinom, mary-elizabeth and rose-ellen for calling bulls*** on that absurd comment.
      Once you stop taking the words of random bloggers and Hufpo for biblical truth and stop behaving like a troll you’ll be capable of having an honest discussion. That’s not that I expect that much from you..I’m just saying.

      Report this comment

      OIF3survivor  
    • LIBSALWAYSLIE
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:17pm

      VERCEOFANIDIOT, when will you make just one comment that makes any sense at all? Clearly, you are too far gone for any chance of recovery. Liberals like you must love being brainwashed and lied to by your pathetic media and the democratic party.

      Report this comment

      LIBSALWAYSLIE  
    • OutOfTheAether
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 5:04pm

      Do any of the rest of you get the feeling that VERCE, SWAMPED, MARYELIZABETH, et al might in reality be the same person? A paid Soros troll to incite and provoke, nothing more. Haven’t seen an intelligent post from any of them. Bulls*** sure seems to be the right word

      Report this comment

      OutOfTheAether  
  • grams09
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:23am

    Pres. Obama looks tired. Listening to some of the liberal talk shows, pro-Obamaites think he did an outstanding job, so it’s all a matter of prospective I guess. Let’s hope Romney keeps the momentum going.

    Report this comment

    grams09  
    • Gonzo
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 8:13am

      Romney made Obama look like the spoiled child he is, there is nothing subjective about it.

      Report this comment

      Gonzo  
    • AKHDPETE
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:36pm

      Oh, he wasn’t tired, he was wishing he had his tele-prompter. He is lost without it. The media has covered this President for the last four years. And he was on his own last night, it showed. No media, no tele-prompter, game over!!!!

      Report this comment

      AKHDPETE  
  • AnOutsideObserver
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:20am

    I think Obama forgot to get Michelle an anniversary present.

    Report this comment

    AnOutsideObserver  
  • dndcrazy
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:17am

    That probably just won Romney the election. The end.

    Report this comment

    dndcrazy  
    • angelcat
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:24am

      I hope and pray for the sake of the ocuntry and the people in it who value freedom and prosperity that you are correct.

      Report this comment

      angelcat  
    • jimbo_from_suwanee
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:24am

      It was like watching a junior college team play against an NFL team.

      Romney Bikers>>49 – Obama Reds>>0

      REAL HOPE FOR ALL = 47 – OBAMA
      DO THE MATH…SPREAD THE WORD.

      Report this comment

      jimbo_from_suwanee  
  • smokeysmoke
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:17am

    the EMPTY CHAIR SHOWED UP…. clint eastwood you my good sir, are a genius

    Report this comment

    smokeysmoke  
  • Wheelerdude
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:17am

    After tonight there is hope for America! To the Republican Establishment…first we replace Obama, then we begin replacing the Republican Establishment!! Loyalty to the Constitution a must; loyalty to a party breeds contempt for the people!

    Report this comment

    Wheelerdude  
  • glennrocks
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:15am

    Obama what are you going to do about jobs? hum hum anniversary….hum hum Bushes fault…hum hum great recession….hum hum …..Romney did debate an empty chair.

    Report this comment

    glennrocks  
    • AxelPhantom
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:29am

      Obama’s problem is that he believes his own propaganda.

      Report this comment

      AxelPhantom  
    • Shasta
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:49pm

      Obama’s problem is that he believed the MSM would fight the debate for him. They may on the next two.

      Report this comment

      Shasta  
  • Jeffersonian in CA
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:14am

    Selling Obama 2012 Campaign Memorabilia…. get your collectibles now !!!

    Report this comment

    Jeffersonian in CA  
  • topazmarie
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:14am

    Romney, smokin’ hot tonight, Chicago boy, flat as a pancake. Game on. Oh Yea!

    Report this comment

    topazmarie  
  • The citizen who cares
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:13am

    Romney can celebrate his victory today, but he must continue his momentum into the next debates and he can pull this Election off!

    Report this comment

    The citizen who cares  
    • TelepromoterNChief
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:28am

      Shouldn’t be a problem unless crybaby Barak changes the debate rules in his favor or simply runs away…err…comes up with an unforseen planned…err,,unplanned excuse.

      Report this comment

      TelepromoterNChief  
    • AmericablessGod
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:29am

      I could not agree with you more. These Chicago thugs will now be like that wasp that won’t be killed. They will be relentless in making sure their boy wins next time. Sooooo Governor Romney must continue to get prepped to beat Obummer the next two debates. Conservatism wins every time!

      Report this comment

      AmericablessGod  
    • DEFCON4
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:31am

      The momentum gets a bounce next Thursday night, when Vice-President Biden:
      chimes in with his “two-cents” of gaffes!

      Report this comment

      DEFCON4  
  • 68Patriot
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:12am

    ROMNEY 1 Obama zero

    Report this comment

    68Patriot  
    • VigilantGuardShark
      Posted on October 5, 2012 at 2:07am

      After this big win by Romney, a savaging of Biden by Ryan will give the movement some velocity. Another Romney debate win will sweep the opposition into a swamp of blame and desperation and cost Obama and Biden the reelection. My only suggestion is that the R&R team has to come up with some catchy sound-bites for the masses to hear repeatedly…Ronnie Reagan was a master at this, get some of his team together to help. (Call in Sununu)

      Report this comment

      VigilantGuardShark  
  • jsciai
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:11am

    No nookie for Barry tonight. Mooochell is ticked off he blew it on their anniversary!

    Report this comment

    jsciai  
    • neverending
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:37am

      Don’t think it matters because how does he manage to find nookie in that mass?

      Report this comment

      neverending  
    • HappyHarriet
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:52am

      Michelle’s face after the debate – did your clocks stop? Mine did!

      She looked like she wore panty hose two sizes too small.

      Bet you anything she developed a “headache” later in the evening.

      Just think of all that packing she’ll have to do. I hear they have great moving supplies at Staples, Michelle – you know, STAPLES – the company ROMNEY helped to grow.

      I am SO looking forward to that moving van pulling away from the back door of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue while the lovely and classy President and Mrs. Romney move in through the front door.

      Report this comment

      HappyHarriet  
    • jsciai
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 6:48am

      HappyHarriet
      They had better count the china and silverware when the obamas leave the White House. No telling how much they will try to cart off. The towels and soap bars they can keep! Oh, and ash trays as well since Romney and Ryan don’t smoke.

      Report this comment

      jsciai  
  • Psychosis
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:11am

    his ” equal” ?

    obama isnt even in the same time zone this is what affirmative action gets you

    Report this comment

    Psychosis  
    • drs1969
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:19am

      Amen!

      Report this comment

      drs1969  
    • Fla.Patriot
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:32am

      Yeah, I was a bit puzzled by that remark as well. “Equal”? Not only was Romney out of Obamas league, I’m not even sure Obama was playing the same sport. He came off looking mildly Retarded…and I will admit..I LIKED IT!!! Sorry Sarah Palin, you’re still my favorite patriot hottie, but I can’t get behind the whole “feeling sorry for him” thing. He has been lying to the nation for his entire administation, and he had this, and more, coming. President Romney, you sir have made my day!

      Report this comment

      Fla.Patriot  
    • only easy day was yesterday
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 7:05am

      I hope one day someone will tell the truth about barry, he’s not a nice guy, he’s not a great speaker, and he’s not that smart. He’s the “American Idol” president, that’s all. There’s nothing to him, just a mean spirited person, who always wants his way, and will abuse his power ever chance he gets.

      Report this comment

      only easy day was yesterday  
    • yerffej
      Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:25pm

      “Instead of merely showing up and surviving the debate, Romney proved himself to be President Obama’s “equal,” My thoughts exactly, Romney was like a seasoned college professor talking to a ‘slow’ 1st grader.

      Report this comment

      yerffej  
  • CatB
    Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:08am

    CNN poll … http://www.reagancoalition.com/articles/2012/20121003008-cnn-post-debate.html

    ROMNEY DID WIN BIG!

    Report this comment

    CatB  
1 2 3 … 5

Sign In To Post Comments! Sign In

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Glenn Beck Radio

Listen to Glenn Beck 24/7 Listen Now
Restoring Love