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Monday, November 5, 2012

Election 2012: Where To Vote in Watertown

Find out where to go to cast your vote in the Nov. 6 Presidential Election.

  It's time to vote, and polls will be open in Watertown on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Not sure where to go, no problem, we have the polling locations for you. Watertown has 12 precincts and eight polling places. Not sure which precinct you are in - find out here, or look at the Watertown precinct map to the right.   Polling Places:

Monday, October 22, 2012

When is the Third Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Monday's presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

  The third debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney is set for 9 p.m. tonight. Check below for more information on the debate, leading up to the election on Nov. 6.  AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Networks Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. [UPDATE 4:23: earlier versions of this story included FOX as a broadcast option. But boston.com reports that FOX will not be carrying the debate live because of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series between the Giants and Cardinals tonight beginning with the pregame show at 7:30 p.m. First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m.] Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL, and …

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Presidential Debate Schedule: When Is Tonight's Debate?

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy.  The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of …

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.

  The first vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Below is more detailed information on Thursday night's debate, as well as the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate …

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

LIVE CHAT REPLAY: Massachusetts Reacts to Romney-Obama Debate on Patch's Chat

Follow comments and insights from local Republican and Democratic Party members from across the state.

Watch the replay of comments from politicos from across the state. EARLIER: Readers like you and local Republican and Democratic Party members from across Massachusetts will discuss tonight's presidential debate between Pres. Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney live in our chat room above. We'll start at 8:30 with some pre-debate talk, before the debate begins at 9 p.m.  If you have a comment you'd like to add to the discussion, or a question for one of our panelists, type it in the chat room (above) once we're underway. Patch staff will pick out the best comments and questions to add to the chat.

Presidential Debate Live Stream Oct. 3 and Debate Schedule 2012

Get the details on the presidential debate and comment on what you're hoping to hear as a Watertown resident.

The first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney is 9 p.m. Oct. 3. Check below for more information on that debate and the rest of the debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: WBZ-TV, WGBH, FOX 25, WHDH, WCVB, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, CSPAN Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL Gov. Gary Johnson Live: Libertarian candidateGary Johnson, who will not be at the debates, is hosting a live event at 9 p.m., you can catch his event on Google+ Hangout and on Twitter. Below is the schedule for upcoming debates: The debate will focus on domestic policy and be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each on topics to be…

Shannon O'Brien: 'Make Or Break Night for Mitt Romney'

Democrat who debated Romney in 2002 says Barack Obama must be on his toes tonight.

Mitt Romney's been down in the polls before, says Shannon O'Brien, the former Massachusetts state treasurer who battled him for governor in 2002. "I've seen him turn things around."  O'Brien is referring to their 2002 debate, which was seen as a springboard for the millionaire businessman. Romney has since sparred in numerous GOP debates, in 2008 and 2012, and has smoothed out some of that stiff Romney from yesteryear, she says in an interview with Patch. His is a familiar strategy, says O'Brien, who now owns a consulting business in Boston:  Those punch lines she refers to are the supposed "zingers" Romney is reported to have rehearsed over the past month. How many will he fire off? And how well will the sitting president fend them off? …

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Gary Johnson, Libertarian Candidate for 2012 Presidential elections

Mr. Johnson, a former Governor of New Mexico, is the nominee of the Libertarian Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.

Name : Mr. Gary Johnson Age : 59 Place of residence : Taos, N.M. Attended college : Yes College : University of New Mexico Degree : Bachelor's Degree Year of graduation : 1975 Job titles held :  Door-to-Door Handyman Business Owner, Big J Enterprises Founder/Chairman, Our America Initiative Party affiliation : Libertarian Running for a: Federal office Running for position: President of the United States Incumbent: No First elected: 1994 Previous elective offices : Governor, N.M. Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None. Address 731 E South Temple               Salt Lake City               Utah 84102 Website : http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/ Twitter : www.http://twitter.com/govgaryjohnson Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/…

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2:25 am on Monday, November 5, 2012

On the ballot for the Presidency, Gov. Gary Johnson (Libertarian) and Dr. Jill Stein (Green). Make a special note to remember to watch the Free and Equal Election Debate between third party candidates, Gov. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein to be aired tonight on Monday evening, Nov. 5th from 9:00 - 10:30 pm Eastern Time. Perform a worthwhile civic duty, and be certain to listen in on this historic…   more ›

Mitt Romney, Republican Candidate for 2012 Presidential elections

Mr. Romney, a former Governor of Massachusetts is the nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States in the 2012 elections.

Name : Mr. Willard Mitt Romney Age : 65 Place of residence : Belmont, Mass. Attended college : Yes College : Brigham Young University Degree : Bachelor's Degree in English Year of graduation : 1971 University : Harvard University Law school and Business School Area of research : Juris Doctorate Year of graduation : 1975 Job titles held :  Management Consultant, Boston Consulting Group Vice President, Bain & Company Co-Founder/CEO, Bain Capital Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Federal office Running for position: President of the United States Incumbent: No First elected: 2002 Previous elective offices : U.S. Senator (Mass.) Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : Ran against Ted Kennedy for the position of Senator of …

Barack Obama, President of the United States

Mr. Obama is the 44th President of the United States and is looking to get reelected in the 2012 elections.

Name : Mr. Barack Hussein Obama Age : 51 Place of residence : Chicago, IL Attended college : Yes College : Columbia University Degree : Bachelor's degree in Political Science Year of graduation : 1983 University : Harvard University Law school Area of research : Juris Doctorate Year of graduation : 1991 Job titles held : Community Organizer, Developing Communities Project President, Harvard Law Review  Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Chicago Law School Party affiliation : Democrat Running for a: Federal office Running for position: President of the United States Incumbent: Yes First elected: 1996 Previous elective offices : U.S. Senator (Ill.) Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : None. Address P.O. Box 803638…

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