Romney to get first question at debate

GOP presidential nominee won coin toss

Author: By Paul Steinhauser CNN Political Editor
Published On: Oct 16 2012 05:32:47 AM CDT   Updated On: Oct 16 2012 06:36:09 AM CDT
Mitt Romney headshot
Hempstead, New York (CNN) -

Mitt Romney will get the first question at Tuesday's second presidential debate.

According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, the Republican presidential nominee won the coin toss. Some of the approximately 80 undecided voters that will make up the town hall audience will ask questions to Romney and President Barack Obama.

After both the president and Romney have answered a voter's question, the moderator of the debate, CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley, will follow up with the two candidates.

There will be no closing statements tonight from the candidates.

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