Reader: Obama won the first debate by not being as big a jerk as Romney

Even most liberal pundits concede that Mitt Romney won the debate at the University of Denver last week. But while this conclusion is overwhelming, it's not universal, as the following comment on our post-debate piece demonstrates...
By Michael RobertsOctober 8, 2012
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Even most liberal pundits concede that Mitt Romney won the debate at the University of Denver last week.

But while this conclusion is overwhelming, it’s not universal, as the following comment on our post-debate piece demonstrates.

Christi Beckmann writes:

Obama Won! Romney had a stupid smile on his face and no facts to base anything on. Being a jerk doesn’t make you a winner!

For more memorable takes, visit our Comment of the Day archive.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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