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Presidential Debates 2012: Celebrities Live Tweet The Town Hall Debate at Hofstra University
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[<a href="https://storify.com/nrojas0131/celebs-live-tweet-the-presidential-debate-2012" mce_href="https://storify.com/nrojas0131/celebs-live-tweet-the-presidential-debate-2012" target="_blank">View the story "Celebs Live Tweet The Presidential Debate 2012" on Storify</a>]<br /> <h1>Celebs Live Tweet The Presidential Debate 2012</h1> <h2>Hollywood celebrities took to Twitter to live-blog the presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. They shared opinions, fans reactions and more. </h2> <p>Storified by Nicole Rojas &middot; Tue, Oct 16 2012 21:10:09</p> <div>Celebs geared up for the eventful night, which brought Obama and Romney together for the second time in October before the November 6 election.&nbsp;</div> <div>Warming up my thumbs for the #PresidentialDebate in just a couple hours.. Who's here w me? #Obama #Romney debate 4p PCT/7pEST TONIGHT RTEliza Dushku</div> <div>Tonight’s episode of #newgirl will be a presidential debate. It’s going to be zany and hilarious and much longer than a normal episode.zooey deschanel</div> <div>Tonight, the nation watches 2 guys who'll say anything to get elected. D.C. watches 2 guys who'll just... say anything. https://www.livenation.com/event/1500491EB4D43FA2?crosssite=TM_US:973547:172548KevinSmith</div> <div>Who is #RealRomney? Not the bipartisan he says he is. Wonder what role he’ll play tonight. https://nyti.ms/Xkj7mcEva Longoria</div> <div>Pres Obama is listening to 8 Mile right now backstage. Hoodie Up. His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. #debateChris Rock</div> <div>Comedian Chris Rock and 'The Vampire Diaries' actor Ian Somerhalder decided to live blog the debate, which was held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Rock took a&nbsp;decidedly&nbsp;pro-Obama stance in his tweets, while Somerhalder hosted a UStream live blog, answered questions from viewers, shared his opinions (most pro-Obama) and commented on the debate.&nbsp;</div> <div>You're dam right Im live-tweeting the #debates tonight. Buckle Up, Settle in, Grab your popcorn. When the lights are on, its time to performChris Rock</div> <div>#PresidentialDebate here we go:)ian somerhalder</div> <div>Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney. Grab your Popcorn. Please buckle your seatbelts. Ladies &amp; Gentlemen, let's get ready to RUMBLE!!!!!!! #debateChris Rock</div> <div>Here we go... #GObama!Eliza Dushku</div> <div>My of #PresidentialDebate with you guys https://twitpic.com/b4ts83ian somerhalder</div> <div>The night started off with Romney taking the first question from first-time voter Jeremy Epstein. The 20-year-old asked: Mr. President, Governor Romney, as a 20-year-old college student, all I hear from professors, neighbors and others is that when I graduate, I will have little chance to get employment. Can — what can you say to reassure me, but more importantly my parents, that I will be able to sufficiently support myself after I graduate?<br>Romney responded: "So what we have to do is two things: we have to make sure that we make it easier for kids to afford college and also make sure that when they get out of college, there's a job." This included keeping Pell Grants. However, not everyone seemed to believe him.&nbsp;</div> <div>first lie: Romney is not for keeping Pell grantsBill Maher</div> <div>Obama's response was seen as more energetic and aggressive, which won the praise of many of his Hollywood supporters. During his response, Obama brought in mentions of job creation, improving education and energy control. Here's what followed:&nbsp;</div> <div>we DO need to invest in our energy, clean energy. Thoughts?ian somerhalder</div> <div>Welcome back Mr President!!mia farrow</div> <div>Barack Obama: What Governor Romney is saying just isn't true. #debateChris Rock</div> <div>Obama is right: Romney would have ushered auto companies into bankruptcy in a way that would have led to liquidation.Nicholas Kristof</div> <div>Romney really dislikes birds, Big and other. #debateElizabeth Banks</div> <div>There has to be regulations Gov Romney, look at BP oil spill...Let's NOT kill progress but there IS a price to pay.NO PIPELINEian somerhalder</div> <div>Mitt Romney is a fracking liarBill Maher</div> <div>&quot;What you're saying is just not true.&quot; #Obama to #Romney #shockerEliza Dushku</div> <div>Romney wants to achieve &quot;energy independence&quot; by &quot;more drilling.&quot; #notgoingtohappenArianna Huffington</div> <div>This pipeline Is the WORST IDEA EVER.Look at the cost/benefit analysis. Look at history of these pipelines-they destroy.Buy better carsian somerhalder</div> <div>Romney's attitudes towards moderator Candy Crowley and his comments on the middle class didn't escape the attention of many.&nbsp;</div> <div>Of course Mitt Romney doesn't respect Candy Crowley. Because she's a woman. #debateChris Rock</div> <div>And the Oscar goes to: Mitt Romney for his portrayal of someone who cares about the middle class.Kate Walsh</div> <div>Romney's specifics are broad.Bryan Greenberg</div> <div>Romney’s tax plan would either raise middle class taxes or explode the deficit—it’s one or the other: https://OFA.BO/q79NnD #SketchyDealEva Longoria</div> <div>A question by Katherine Fenton regarding equality in the workplace opened up the flood gates regarding women's rights, contraception, as well as work equality.&nbsp;</div> <div>Yeah, Lillie Ledbetter!Bette Midler</div> <div>i think #Bsmountain is appropriate about now... Ladies, you will have NO choice when it come to contraceptionian somerhalder</div> <div>Starting to stutter talking about equal pay for women. #Mitt #sinkingEliza Dushku</div> <div>Why should middle-aged men decide women's healthcare? Thoughts? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on this ladies!ian somerhalder</div> <div>Like that we have women front and center at the debate. Women's issues are family issues...so true.Maria Shriver</div> <div>Duly notedRT @KristaClarkx: @iansomerhalder I'll let middle-aged men decide my health care when they can carry a human being inside of them.ian somerhalder</div> <div>Great question!!! RT @DvoraQD: @iansomerhalder Why should I vote for someone who is anti what I believe?ian somerhalder</div> <div>RT @bostonglobe: Fact check: There were no women partners at Bain Capital during Romney's time https://b.globe.com/TsdGxl Michael Moore</div> <div>Mitt Romney completely lied on his stance on contraception–he would put your boss between women&amp;their docs https://bit.ly/WkQjvI #SketchyDealSophia Bush</div> <div>Immigration and Romney's hardline stance against China were also key topics of conversation.&nbsp;</div> <div>&quot;Governor, you're the LAST person who's going to get tough on China.&quot; ZING!!! Tao. See, that's a Chinese beer. #mildlyracisttweetAisha Tyler</div> <div>If there is one issue where @BarackObama is on the right side and @MittRomney is offering a #SketchyDeal, it’s immigration. End of story.Eva Longoria</div> <div>Romney cannot win the immigration argument. The POTUS has the DREAM act. Romney has a grandad who fled to Mexico to escape a polygamy rap.Aisha Tyler</div> <div>Does Romney know China can hear him?Arianna Huffington</div> <div>The issue of gun control made a brief appearance. Obama stated that he was in favor of imposing regulations on what guns are available to the public. On the other hand, Romney stated that he was "not in favor of new pieces of legislation on — on guns and — and taking guns away or — or making certain guns illegal."&nbsp;</div> <div>Finally. Gun control. It's taken far too long for this issue to be discussed in the debates...Ben Lyons</div> <div>very vague this deregulation talk. I would love to believe you, but deregulation has destroyed us, WE HAVE TO FIND A way to do it rightian somerhalder</div> <div>I talked to this man about some of this stuff https://twitpic.com/b4ucayian somerhalder</div> <div>Most celebrities showed their approval of Obama's closing statement, which included mention of Romney's 47% comment.&nbsp;</div> <div>what about the 47% Mr Romneyian somerhalder</div> <div>Uh Oh. Pres Obama busted out the 47% comment. This debate is over. This election is over. Obama, stop it, you've beat him enough #debatesChris Rock</div> <div>Whoever gave #POTUS the Red Bull...keep it coming! Pres Obama was on his game tonight.Sherri Shepherd</div> <div>Woah Obama is in a fierce mood and I love it!! All fired up!!K Schwarzenegger</div> <div>Nice finish #POTUS !Eliza Dushku</div> <div>Landslide victory for Obama. We saw one President for all Americans on that stage tonight, Barack Obama. #ForwardEva Longoria</div> <div>Here's what I said... Good night everyone,thank you!!!!Watch this if you didn't see it on the stream!RT;) https://telly.com/JR60Xian somerhalder</div> <div>Here's what I said... Good night everyone,thank you!!!!Watch this if you didn't see it on the stream!RT;)Telly</div> <p>