FOXNews.com: The zingers belonged to Obama, as Romney took the higher road

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The zingers belonged to Obama, as Romney took the higher road Oct 23rd 2012, 02:42 Three straight debates where Gov. Mitt Romney proves to the American people he is prepared to be the next president of the United States. He made an affirmative case for the "peace through strength" doctrine that led to the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the US as the worlds sole superpower. That is in stark contrast to an incoherent doctrine put forth by President Obama that is unraveling before our eyes across the Arab world. He also effectively connected our economic security and national debt to our national security and ability to manage the global challenges we face. The zingers belonged to President Obama, as Governor Romney took the higher road. -- Tony Sayegh, Republican political consultant President Obama had done his debate preparation this time. I wish there would be more debates as he is gets better with each one. He was able to make some very funny and direct statements. For instance when Gov. Romeny made statements about the lack of Navy power the President shot back with a comment about having less horses and bayonets. Governor Romeny did not respond to President Obama's charge on his investment in a Chinese company that was doing business with Iran. The president showed himself to be presidential. Governor Romeny came off as someone who could occupy the Oval Office but if Americans can decide who they feel safest with, I think it is going to be President Obama. -- Ellen Ratner, Washington Bureau Chief, Talk Radio News Service; Fox News contributor President Obama won the debate on knowledge of the issues; Romney had no clear alternative world vision. On substance, Romney more often than not agreed with Obama. Romney did have a better closing statement. Neither made any glaring errors. Thus, the overall race will remain a virtual tie. -- John LeBoutillier, Fox News contributor;  former Republican New York Republican Congressman Romney and Obama were about equal tonight - O had stronger first half, Romney never answered question about increasing defense spending while saying national debt is foreign policy issue; Romney had a stronger second half, especially with his closer that emphasized a bipartisan approach and his willingness to say "I agree with the president" when it was merited. President Obama used words like reckless and "all over the place" - and there is certainly some truth about the latter and Romney (his Republican opponents pointed that out all the time), but I don't think anything Romney said, or has said, brands him as "reckless" Both candidates seemed silly at times arguing about domestic issues during a foreign policy debate. The bottom line is that there were few if any minds changed tonight. This race was and is a dead heat. Going forward here' my advice for President Obama: Take down your negative ads, go back to positive your themes of 2004 and '08 - a "purple" America can work together again and that is the kind of second term president you can and will be -- creating a new center where solutions can be found. My advice for Governor Romney is similar. Governor, your closer tonight about bringing America together works in foreign policy and in domestic policy - and please remind America of the moderate governor you were in Massachusetts working with Democrats. -- Lanny Davis, former White House Special Counsel to President Clinton; attorney, commentator, Fox News contributor Monday night's debate could become known as "The Big Hug." Gov. Romney tried to embrace President Obama's policies on many of the major foreign policy questions of the day in an attempt to block the president from painting him as reckless and extreme. Even though Obama managed to keep Romney at arms length, the subtle message from Romney tonight, that foreign policy shouldn't be a deciding issue in this election, may have been the one that broke through the most. -- Joe Trippi, former Howard Dean campaign manager; Fox News contributor

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