Obama bounces back in second debate

Agencies Published October 16, 2012
Crews work to complete the stage during a rehearsal for the second US presidential debate to be held at the David Mack Center at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, October 15, 2012. US President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will face off Tuesday in a town-hall style debate with undecided voters asking questions of the two candidates.
Crews work to complete the stage during a rehearsal for the second US presidential debate to be held at the David Mack Center at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, October 15, 2012. US President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will face off Tuesday in a town-hall style debate with undecided voters asking questions of the two candidates.
A man walks past a sign supporting US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, in Belmont, Massaschusetts October 15, 2012. Romney and US President Barack Obama will hold their second presidential debate on October 16, 2012.
A man walks past a sign supporting US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, in Belmont, Massaschusetts October 15, 2012. Romney and US President Barack Obama will hold their second presidential debate on October 16, 2012.
Stand-ins for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and President Barack Obama, right, run through a rehearsal with moderator Candy Crowley, back to camera, ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Stand-ins for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and President Barack Obama, right, run through a rehearsal with moderator Candy Crowley, back to camera, ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Long Beach High School student Odir Hernandez, 17, left, has his photo taken by classmate Frank Valdez, 16, during a tour of the set ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate between Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Long Beach High School student Odir Hernandez, 17, left, has his photo taken by classmate Frank Valdez, 16, during a tour of the set ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate between Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Billy Koske, left, and Jose Reyes look at signs hanging in the media filing center before Tuesday's presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Billy Koske, left, and Jose Reyes look at signs hanging in the media filing center before Tuesday's presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is greeted as he arrives in Ronkonkoma, New York October 16, 2012 for his upcoming debate with US President Barack Obama.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is greeted as he arrives in Ronkonkoma, New York October 16, 2012 for his upcoming debate with US President Barack Obama.
US President Barack Obama greets supporters October 16, 2012 upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Obama is headed to Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York for the second presidential debate.
US President Barack Obama greets supporters October 16, 2012 upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Obama is headed to Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York for the second presidential debate.
A combination photo shows U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, during the U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead, New York October 16, 2012. Both ladies opted for hot pink outfits to attend the second debate.- Photo by Reuters
A combination photo shows U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) and Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, during the U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead, New York October 16, 2012. Both ladies opted for hot pink outfits to attend the second debate.- Photo by Reuters

US President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off in a town-hall style debate with moderator Candy Crowley. - Text and photos by Agencies.

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