On foreign policy Obama is clear, unwavering; Romney, not so much
Lewis DiuguidPresident Barack Obama brought his A-game to the final debate, pointing out instances of U.S. leadership under his administration and showing challenger Mitt Romney’s wafflings.
“Governor Romney, you keep on trying to airbrush history,” Obama quipped.
At best, Romney’s plan in many cases followed Obama’s on foreign policy such as the killing of Osama bin Laden, on the use of drones, on a commitment to Israel and being a leader in sanctions against Iran and Syria.
Romney said he would label China a “currency manipulator” if he were elected president. China can’t keep holding down the value of its currency, stealing U.S. intellectual property and selling them around the world. “This can’t go on,” Romney said.
Obama said Romney had invested in companies that had shipped jobs overseas. “I’ve made a different bet on American workers,” the president said.
Obama said U.S. exports to China have doubled since he entered office. China can be a partner.
But U.S. trade with other countries and pressure on China will help China meet international standards.
Mark Hastert
7 months agoOn foreign policy Obama is clear, unwavering; Romney, not so much…
Oh no I have to disagree. Gov. Romney was clear and unwavering in his support of President Obama’s policies.
George Hunsucker
Northland
7 months agothe big 0 played small-ball lewis and was constantly interrupting and even mouthing petty criticisms. Romney was Presidential and showed a good understanding of the world and America’s role(and how it has declined under jimmy II)…
Crucial thing, 23 MILLION UNEMPLOYED, 47 MILLION ON FOOD STAMPS AND 16 TRILLION IN DEBT. We need a President who can grow the economy and work in a bipartisan manner. the big 0 is incapable of both as he has shown the last 4 longgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg years….
nice try though lewis…
Yanwen Xia
Overland Park
7 months agoThe two don’t seem to differ on major issues. President Obama talked in a more focused and controlled manner while Mitt Romney seemed in a hurry to get the word out.
Both are highly intelligent but President Obama demonstrated his training as a lawyer. Mitt Romney often reminded me of salesman, over-eager to sell something.
Brandon Lewis
7 months agoGeorge, were you as critical of Romney when he constantly interrupted the President and the moderators in the previous 2 debates?