Obama vs. Romney: Hollywood Reacts to First Presidential Debate

"Next debate, get Seth MacFarlane to host," offered Bill Maher, just one of dozens of celebs who weighed in; Lady Gaga, Alec Baldwin, Chris Rock and more shared opinions

By Natalie Finn Oct 04, 2012 5:06 AMTags
Barack Obama, Mitt RomneyMichael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images

The first presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was, according to Twitter, the most tweeted-about U.S. political event ever.

You didn't think celebrities were going to stay out of the fray, did you?!

Obama got his usual hefty share of accolades from Hollywood's corner of the Twitterverse, but Romney's strong showing behind the podium earned plenty of attention, as well—from his already stalwart fans and staunch Obama supporters alike. Check out who weighed in on tonight's happenings:

• Bill Maher: "my rating: Romney won the debate, Obama had the facts on his side, and Lehrer sucked. Next debate, get @SethMacFarlane to host!"

• Alec Baldwin: "Obama is a potentially great man who remains mildly uncomfortable in public life. Mitt is a gifted off-shore money tycoon and tax preparer."

• Eva Longoria: "I'm in New Zealand watching the presidential debate! Obama is killing it on health care! #Obama2012."

Rob Lowe: "Watched a lot of debates, that was a real blood-letting. #POTUSwiffs #Mittenssticks."

Olivia Wilde: "Mittens, if you want the federal gov't out of our health care decisions, then stay the F out of our VAGINAS. #debate2012."

• Dean Cain: "Romney looks like the next President to me.   I'm looking forward to next year.   #Romney"

• Michael Moore: "Ok, here's my optimistic tweet: Romney didn't convince a single Obama voter to change their vote. But O needed to fire up the base. Not done."

 Patton Oswalt: "It doesn't matter that Mitt lied through his fucking teeth. He had to change the narrative. He did it. #sociopath #debate."

 Roseanne Barr: "Undecided voters know this is a wash."

• Ronan Farrow: "No laughs at the Trump line? What voodoo did Grandpa Lehrer do on this audience?"

 Sarah Silverman"Mitt has Republican good looks."

 Jon Lovett: "Ugh. This debate is going just well/badly enough that both sides can claim victory with conviction. Annoying."