How did candidates Obama and Romney score in their third and final presidential debate? Here are some instant assessments from social media.

Obama and Romney's performance at 3rd presidential debate 2012: 22 instant assessments

How did the candidates score in the debate?

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So, I'm thinking of drafting an invoice to send to both the Obama and Romney campaigns for the time spent watching that. #debateLiz Mair
Who lost the debate? Foreign policy, because there wasn't enough of it discussed.Ethan Klapper
Biggest disagreements were on domestic issues tonight, not that much on foreign policySteve Brusk
I've never heard two candidates agree more during what is suppose to be a "debate."Abby Huntsman
13 minutes into the debate and the candidates are showing their disdain for each other, talking over one another. Schieffer yet to step in.Roll Call
Obama and Romney are staring at each other like lasers 2nite. Notes, who needs notes?Alan Ota
This "debate" has almost zero redeeming value.


Glenn Greenwald


Romney looks presidential. Period. & that is what he needs from these three debates.Dylan Byers
I'm surprised by how aggressive the President is tonight attacking Governor Romney. He is handling the attacks well. Very good tone.Joe Scarborough
Romney has, so far, passed the credibility test. Seems serious, competent, and knowledgeable.Matt K. Lewis
After nearly 30 minutes, has Romney mentioned any specific for. pol. action he would take that Obama hasn't? #debateDavid Corn
Romney's lecture on strength and leadership so rambling it's Palinesque, as in SarahEleanor Clift
Romney's line about balancing budgets in business is so asinine. There's no legislature at Bain Capital!Ben Adler
Romney: Navy smallest since 1917. Pants on Fire Lie: Corn


Obama: Romney wants to implement foreign policies of 1980s; social policies of 1950s; econ policies of 1920s. Wow. #debateGreg Sargent
If you're a swing voter paying attention to Obama, all you're hearing from him is that he's the commander-in-chief.McKay Coppins
Obama is very very calm. Focused. Was sing-songy and a tad rambling in 2nd debate, asleep during the first.Robert Costa
Obama is trying to do to Romney in 3rd debate what Romney did in first debate: Many attacks packed into one answer.adam nagourney
Obama coming off as strong... and the repeated reference to women's right and Israel could work with independents. #DebatesBernard Goldberg
Obama: "The world needs a strong America." This is a line Romney also uses ALL THE TIME on the stump. #debatesAshley Parker
"Not a game of Battleship": Obama's best line so far. #2012James Taranto
Romney's consistent message: I'll do exactly what the president has done, only better.david carr