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September 29, 2012

Debate stakes big for Romney, BU prof says

By Rick Dandes

The Daily Item

LEWISBURG — If Chris Ellis were moderating Wednesday’s first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, the first question the Bucknell University professor would ask is something the incumbent Democrat has never adequately answered: Exactly what do you plan to accomplish in your second term as president?

To Romney, a Republican still stinging after his “47 percent” video recently surfaced, Ellis would first ask: What steps will you take to ensure all Americans are better off under your presidency?

Read more of this story in Sunday's edition of The Daily Item

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