Before the debate started

[Woofie]

Did any of you notice the long awkward silence after Lehrer gave the audience permission to cheer and introduced Obama? There wasn't a peep. The applause for Romney wasn't even close to being enthusiastic, but at least someone made some noise.

[rgregoryb]

I thought he said there would be no "vocal" expressions of any kind.

[JFrame]

I thought he said there would be no "vocal" expressions of any kind.


I believe Lehrer allowed for a "one time only" round of applause during their entry. But the mixed signals he gave may have thrown off the audience.


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[Woofie]

He very clearly said he would allow applause while he introduced the candidates.

[JFrame]

He very clearly said he would allow applause while he introduced the candidates.


I guess the audience wasn't paying much attention to Lehrer...? :dunno:


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[Woofie]

I guess the audience wasn't paying much attention to Lehrer...? :dunno:


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I prefer to think that no one wanted to clap for him.

[JFrame]

I prefer to think that no one wanted to clap for him.

I prefer your interpretation also.


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[winglock]

I wasn't sure the way he worded it and not sure if the audience was confused or what. I did notice though how Obama strutted across the stage with a big smile on his face and all cocky. He didn't leave the stage the same way.:rofl: