D7

1. Obama: Obama was concerned with a more widespread healthcare, also known as Obama-Care or National Healthcare. He also emphasized the idea of saving GM. He also emphasized the rights of women, and how insurance companies should provide women with contraceptives. Not only does it prevent pregnancy, but it helps prevent breast cancer! 

Romney: Romney, as he said many times during the debate last night, is focused on energy independence. His goal is to be using a renewable energy resource, also known as coal (which doesn't make sense to me because I didn't know that coal was renewable...) Along with energy independence, Romney focused on the importance of our National Security. 

Helping Ryan: In order to help Ryan prepare for his debate, I think that he needs to directly answer questions from the people. This way, people can not criticize him, just as people are criticizing Romney for being rude and avoiding questions. 

2. Obama: "I don't look at my pension. It's not as big as yours." This quote was absolutely perfect because it showed that Obama can also be snippy just as Romney was during the last debate. In a way, it was a way for Obama to take back the power during the debate that Romney tried so hard to take away more than once. 

Romney: "I have a binder full of women" Honestly, when he said this I couldn't think of anything other than him being a masochist. No one says that. Not only does it look down upon women, but it's just RUDE. It made it seem as if he was still superior in some way. 

Helping Ryan: DON'T BE SO DEFENSIVE THAT IT'S OFF-PUTTING. There is nothing more annoying than a person who thinks they know everything to the point they're an obnoxious little jerk. There's a fine line between being educated and ignorant. 

3. Obama: Obama was relaxed and did not let his temper escalate when Romney said something either rude or untrue. He remained poise the entire time. 

Romney: The entire debate, Romney was being defensive, especially every time Obama said something that he did not particularly like. His constant moving made me feel a little bit awkward and on edge. 

Helping Ryan: Overall, the best thing for Ryan would be to not seem so defensive that he acts awkward. Also, he needs to seem confident in the things that he says. You could say something that is complete malarkey but have people believe it if you speak with confidence.

4. Within a few minutes of the debate, Romney was interrupting and not following the rules. Neither candidate really followed the rules completely, however Romney was being more rude than Obama. In the beginning, Obama seemed a little unsure of himself, as if he was feeling insecure. However, as the debate when on, it seemed as if he started to believe in himself more and became more comfortable on stage. As I said in question 3, Ryan just needs to speak with confidence. If you actually believe in what you say, other people will believe as well.