Politics & Government

When Is the Third 2012 Presidential Debate?

Two down, one to go. The next Mitt Romney v. President Obama debate is next week. The topic is foreign policy. Where you can watch in Ames.

The 2012 presidential debates seem to be coming down to a two-out-of-three contest for Mitt Romney and President Obama.

Iowans joined the rest of the country in agreeing that Romney won the first debate. Tuesday's debate ended with praise for Obama rebounding with a strong performance.

So, it's time to look toward the third debate, which takes place 8 p.m. tonight. 

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Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 8-9:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)

The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy.

Find out what's happening in Amesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Will you be watching? Check out the Live Blog back here at Ames Patch: 7:50 p.m. Monday.

Obama for America, Iowa will also host a debate watching party: at the OFA-IA Ames Office, 413 Northwestern Ave. #103

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