Live blog: Third debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney
President Obama and Mitt Romney debate tonight for the third and final time. Bob Schieffer of CBS News is moderating.
Follow the stream below for fact checks and analysis by Boston.com and Boston Globe staff. Boston.com: Politics Editor Glen Johnson Michael Kranish, co-author of "The Real Romney"
Politics reporter Alan Wirzbicki Clean tech and energy reporter Erin Ailworth
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PRESIDENT OBAMA: Sen. John Kerry came off Marine One with POTUS and is now flying with him on Air Force One to debate in Florida... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 3:24:21 PM -
The Obama and Romney campaigns jousted over the president’s leadership on Iranian sanctions on Sunday, a day before the candidates focus on foreign policy in their final debate, but both sides were cautious when discussing a reported agreement between the United States and Iran to hold one-on-one talks about nuclear development after Election Day. >> Full story (Callum Borchers, Globe Correspondent) -
RT @hereandnow: Coming up: We prep for tonight's final presidential debate with @GlobeKranish and @tcambanisby Michael Kranish via twitter 10/22/2012 4:05:13 PM -
Going on @mitchellreports with @davidmaraniss around 1:35 p.m. to talk about tonight's debateby Michael Kranish via twitter 10/22/2012 4:08:06 PM
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MT @GlobeJenPeter: Locke-Ober owner tells @GlobeMcGrory he wanted to close while its reputation was intact. b.globe.comby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 5:16:31 PM
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MASS. SENATE: White House announces Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began accepting credit reporting complaints today... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 5:17:49 PM
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Among the interesting things spotted at Romney's hotel: Eric Fehrnstrom, walking in from beach, passing Bill Burton, on a conference call.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 5:45:14 PM -
RT @dgjackson: The Gov takes the stage at debate walk-through. #RomneyRyan2012 #debateby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 5:54:28 PM
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MT @McCormickJohn: Debate hall walkthru over and Romney headed back to Delray Beach, we believe. Obama headed for own walk through now.by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 5:55:34 PM
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RT @AP_Ken_Thomas: #Obama lands in West Palm Beach, Fla., for final presidential debate. #aponthetrail instagr.amby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 5:58:08 PM
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MITT ROMNEY: Campaign announces he and Paul Ryan will campaign together tomorrow outside Vegas. Chance to give voters another look at team.by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 6:02:46 PM
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Among those joining Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan tomorrow in Colorado: New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez and...Kid Rock.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 7:01:07 PM
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RT @BuzzFeedAndrew: Romney keeps killing it with these coin tosses. Why even hold the election at this point?by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 7:04:13 PM
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BURGERFI RULES! RT @ZekeJMiller: Romney is having a burger from the same place he had dinner last night. He apparently really enjoyed it.by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 7:56:55 PM
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RT @jpodhoretz: What gives? There hasn't been a poll in, like, five minutes.by Bryan Bender via twitter 10/22/2012 8:07:06 PM -
RT @jmartpolitico: O wouldn't be going back sat if was up this big RT @HotlineJosh: UNH poll finds Obama bounce in NH: Obama 49, Romney 41.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 8:11:18 PM
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CAMPAIGN 2012: Per WHU pool report : "At the end of debate prep last night, the debate prep team gave Senator Kerry a round of applause."by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 8:16:23 PM
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The @BostonGlobe asked 3 people profoundly affected by war in Afghanistan what they would ask the candidates. bostonglobe.com #debatesby Bryan Bender via twitter 10/22/2012 8:16:44 PM
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RT @globeglen: CAMPAIGN 2012: Per pool: "At the end of debate prep last night, the debate prep team gave Senator Kerry a round of applause."by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 8:17:59 PM
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Romney adds Iowa stop on Wednesday. So from his travel so far he's focusing on Florida, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Ohio. One state missing? NH.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 8:28:46 PM
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"I was privileged," John Kerry tells CNN of helping Obama with debate prep. "I was chosen from binders of senators."by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 8:50:34 PM
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RT @mviser: Romney adds Iowa stop on Wednesday. So from his travel so far he's focusing on Florida, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Ohio. One st ...by Michael Kranish via twitter 10/22/2012 8:52:43 PM
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In one corner of the spin room? John McCain. In the other? John Kerry. Last two losing presidential candidates, doing their best spin-work.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 8:55:57 PM
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RT @JohnKerry: Matt: We prefer '2nd place finishers' @SenJohnMcCain MT @mviser In 1 corner? McCain. In other? Kerry. Last 2 losing pres candby Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 9:26:32 PM
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John Kerry calls Romney/Ryan "the most inexperienced twosome in modern history to run for president and vice president."by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 9:48:46 PM
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"He takes a trip overseas, and he trips all over himself -- from country to country," John Kerry says of Romney.by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 9:50:48 PM
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"I think it’s time tonight for people to get real," John Kerry says. "We’re choosing a commander in chief of the United States of America."by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 9:53:14 PM
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John Kerry: "Everybody agreed this was going to be a close race. There’s an automatic base of 47% in the country...Everybody knows that."by Matt Viser via twitter 10/22/2012 10:03:55 PM
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FIX MULTITASKS: “@TheFix: The Lincoln monument seen through the fountains at the WWII Memorial. instagr.am”
by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 10:31:55 PM -
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Senator John Kerry, in the final hours before the third and final presidential debate, again harshly criticized Mitt Romney, calling him a foreign policy novice whose presidency would be dangerous for the country.
Kerry, who has played Romney in the mock debates with Obama, called the Republican ticket ”the most inexperienced twosome in modern history to run for president and vice president” and said they “lack clarity in almost anything they’ve said.” >> Full story (Matt Viser, Globe staff) -
RT @McCormickJohn: Gorgeous Florida evening in Delray Beach, as @MittRomney prepares to make commute to Lynn University and #debate hall.by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 11:20:22 PM
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CAMPAIGN 2012: You have to wonder how much of this Kerry pre-game spin stuff is aimed at getting in Romney's head... #mapoliby Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 11:38:15 PM
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RT @kasie: Mitt Romney's motorcade is heading to the debate site. #2012by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 11:38:35 PM
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MT @SarahH_CBSNJ: Romney motorcade rolling to final debate. All 5 sons are along, in vans dubbed "Family 1" & "Family 2"by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/22/2012 11:42:14 PM
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RT @dgjackson: Backstage with the Romney family. #RomneyRyan2012 p.twimg.com
by Glen Johnson via twitter 10/23/2012 12:04:50 AM -
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