Alan Schroeder : President Obama delivered a comeback performance in second debate . Schroeder : Obama connected with the audience , Romney less so . The president was more animated and seemed to be enjoying himself as he talked about his plans for health care reform. Schroeder : Substantively and stylistically , Romney operated in Obama 's shadow .
Alan Schroeder : President Obama delivered a comeback performance in second debate . Schroeder : Obama connected with the audience , Romney less so . He says Romney 's defining moments were too frequently negative . Schroeder : Substantively and stylistically , Romney operated in Obama 's shadow .