https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/10/04/that-debate-certainly-was-unhelpful/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:25:58 -0400<![CDATA[The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney, so long anticipated, quickly sunk into an unenlightening recitation of tired talking points and mendacity. With few sparks and little clarity on the immense gulf that truly separates the two men and their policies, Wednesday’s encounter provided little guidance for voters still trying to understand the choice in next month’s election.]]>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:45:55 -0400<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/10/04/that-debate-certainly-was-unhelpful-n96343