A 2012 debate highlighted political rivalry between candidates, with Candy Crowley moderating for CNN.

The entities involved

• Mitt Romney →

  American politician and businessman (born 1947)

  • Jackson and Mitt Romney are candidates in a pivotal November race, with Jackson criticizing Collins' stance on cap.Fri 05:01
  • A 2014 Gallup survey found high conservatism in Wyoming, coinciding with residents voting for Mitt Romney.Wed 09:47
• Barack Obama →

  president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)

  • Pete Hegseth appointed Dakota Meyer as senior adviser, and Barack Obama presented Meyer with the Medal of Honor.Tue 14:12
  • A victim traveled from Ireland to the US on October 19, 2026.Tue 12:57
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Paramount Skydance is acquiring CNN's parent company, Mark Thompson serves as CNN's CEO, and David Zaslav addresses media consolidation threats.Tue 06:36
  • CNN reported on insights from Michael Madden's blog on October 1, 2026.Tue 05:44

Related events

• David Crowley received an endorsement from President Barack Obama.Oct 11
• John McCain and Barack Obama debated and campaigned during the 2008 election cycle.Oct 13
• CNN hosted a televised debate where Donald Trump's endorsement caused voter polarization.Oct 11
• The political infighting surrounding the Michigan Senate race is currently being covered by various media outlets, including CNN.Aug 11