In a surprising, politically potent twist, New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie, who had been the keynote speaker at the Republican convention at which Romney had mocked the dangers of global warming, turned out to be one of those impressed with Obama’s performance, and said so publicly.
Come i sondaggi hanno mostrato, otto su dieci elettori hanno giudicato il suo operato in maniera favorevole, e molti hanno dichiarato che l'impressione ha influenzato il loro voto.