Decision 2012: Highlights from the Second 2012 Presidential Debate

The second debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was far more confrontational than the first. The president dropped the laid-back style that most believed lost him the first debate, and he actively challenged Romney's statements and positions as the Republican returned fire.

Class discussion: Did Obama's aggressive style succeed? Who do you think "won" the debate? How much impact will the debates have on the election? Republicans criticized the debate moderator for telling Romney that he was mistaken about an Obama statement on Libya. Is it wrong for a moderator to state such a fact during a debate? Should moderators challenge candidates? Why or why not?