The Debate in 17 GIFs

The Prospect recaps the face-off between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

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Obama Shouts Out to Michelle for Their Anniversary

Mitt Says He Loves Coal

Obama Nods.

Mitt Offers Some Simplistic Platitudes.

Obama Nods.

Obama Name-Checks Bill Clinton. Twice.

Mitt Tells Another Anecdote about a Down-on-Their-Luck Couple in Schenectady.

Jim Lehrer Won't Shut Mitt Up.

Obama Nods.

Everyone Loves the Middle Class

Mitt Claims He's Way into Regulation.

Obama Smiles.

Mitt Throws the Phrase "Trickle-Down" at Obama.

The President Winces.

Liberals Facepalm.

It's Over. THANK GOD.

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