The Hofstra Presidential Debate, As Told By GIFs

Obama and Romney’s most contentious debate yet, looped in GIF-form forever.

1. After Joe Biden’s performance last week, many wondered how Obama would debate tonight.

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2. He started out pretty energized.

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3. But Romney didn’t have a bad opener either.

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4. Candy Crowley and him had a few skirmishes, though.

5. Things quickly got pretty heated between the candidates, as well.

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9. And the jabs started flying fast and furious.

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10. Obama took time to appeal to younger voters, though.

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11. And Mitt tried to reach out to women voters.

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12. But then he brought up binders full of women.

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14. And then in a pivotal turn in the night’s debate, Obama attacked Romney’s comments on the recent Libyan terror attacks.

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17. Obama and Candy Crowley had a few exchanges, also.

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18. And lastly, Romney broached the topic of cyber security.

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19. The debate then came to a close with Obama speaking for a total of 44:04…

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20. …And Romney speaking for 40:50.

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21. One of the last shots of the night showed a not particularly happy Josh Romney.

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