Debate performance has energized supporters: Obama Campaign

The feisty performance of US President Barack Obama in the second high-stake debate has energized his supporters ahead of the November 6 Presidential election, a Obama Campaign spokesperson said.

“There’s no question that it energized our supporters out there. That’s important at this stage in the race, as people are early voting, as people are volunteering, as people are really getting engaged in the final three weeks,” Obama Campaign spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters travelling with Obama on Air Force One to Ohio.

Psaki was responding to reporters’ questions on Tuesday debate’s impact on the election, in particular that of the Obama Campaign given that Romney has now taken a national lead, albeit by a very narrow margin.

Obama had won the Tuesday’s Presidential Debate in New York.

“We know this race is going to be close. And that hasn’t changed even after last night. So we’re still going to run in every state like we’re five points behind. We’re still focused on making sure every day - not just in the debates, but with every event, with every interview, with every ad, we’re communicating the choice to the American people,” she said.

“While the President had a strong and decisive performance last night and really did lay out his clear path for the next four years, we know we need to keep blinders on until November 6th,” she said.

Psaki said after the first debate where he had a lack-luster performance, Obama watched the video.

“He came in last night wanting to show how energized he was about going back for another four years, how passionate he was about standing up for middle-class families, and why he was a better choice. I think having one under his belt and having the time to consider that as he prepared for the debate last night contributed to the strong performance he delivered,” she said.

Obama’s comment on Libya during the debate, she said was one of his best moments.

“What you saw from Governor Romney last night was he was exposed as the guy who wanted to use Libya, use the tragic events overseas as a political football, and not talk seriously about the issue. And there was a large audience of people last night who saw the difference between them. We think it was one of our best moments,” Psaki said.

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