Romney vs Obama from the judges perspective
If you look at the 3 Presidential Debates as a 15 round boxing match (yes I am that old and I can remember 15 round boxing matches) you might come away with a slightly changed perspective.
Denver::Round 1 :: The two fighters feel each other out but Romney is more the aggressor Romney wins round 10-9
Round 2:: Obama's footwork is slow. Obama immediately backpedals on last fur years. Romney begins to hit him consistently with jabs. Romney wins round 10-8
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Round 3:: Obama looks like he did not warm up properly. Romney beginning to hit him with combinations. Obama hangs in and try to counter. Romney lands too mnay combo's and the champ seems dazed. Romney wins round 10-8
Round 4:: Obama hits Romney with (Big Bird) Punch looked worse than it was. Obam scoring and moving slightly better. Obama wins round 10-9
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Round 5:: Obama has not yet even broken a sweat and it is costing him. Romney lands 2 hay-makers and backs the champ up.. Romney wins round 10-8Hofstra::
Round 6:: Stalemate round. Both fighters dance too much and throw too few punches. Tough to pick a winner. Very little action Obama wins Round 10-9
Round 7:: Champ and the challenger circle in the center of the ring aqnd then begin going toe to toe in the best round of the fight. Both Romney and Obama land big blows but it is Romney who eventually stuns the champ. Obama backs up and Romney continues to score Romney wins round 10-9
Round 8:: Romney smells blood in the water and goes for the kill(Benghazi). Obama clearly on the ropes in complete defense mode. Romney about to land monster uppercut when referee Candy Crowley steps in and claims and unwarranted fowl against Romney. She takes 1 point away for not having his gloves tied properly. Romney's corner is irate. Obama is given time to recover. Romney wins round 10-9
Round 9:: Obama sensing his title may be slipping away begins to be the agresor. The crowd gets behind him. The pack house at Hofstra all leans left. Obama wins round 10-9
Round 10:: Obamas best round of the fight so far. He lands 47 jabs and has the challenger back-peddling. Romney ties to come back towards the end of the frame but the timer buzzes. Obama wins round 10-8Florida
Round 11:: Snoozefest. A dance between friends. Maybe both fighters are exhausted but round 11 comes and goes without fanfare. Obama wins round 10-9
Round 12:: Obama and Romney circle each other again with little action. Obama throws a few more jabs. No blood spilled here. Obama wins round 10-9
Round 13:: Romney gets a second wind and begins to pepper the champ with right and left. Obama the skilled defensive fighter does well to cover up. Romney wins round 10-9
Round 14:: Obama now can see the finish line and after smelling salts or something he is out chasing Romney around the ring. No real damage but he is throwing more punches. The crowd again seems to favor the champ. Obama wins round 10-9
Round 15:: Fight seems totally up for grabs. Everyone with a alternate opinion. Romney comes out quick but his punches have lost some zip. Obama getting hit but in no danger here of being knocked out. Obama counters with some body blows to try to bring the challenger down. Neither fighter has enough left in the tank to hurt the other Obama wins round 10-9
JUDGES SCORECARD::::Romney 141 Obama 140
Debate winner and new champion Mitt Romney
