The candidates were asked in the final question of the second presidential debate what they believed to be the biggest misconception about them as human beings, and if they could say anything to dispel it.
"I care about 100 percent of the American people," Romney said, addressing criticism made at a fundraiser regarding 47 percent of Americans who do not pay federal taxes. "My passion probably flows from the fact that I believe in God," Romney continued, in a rare example of the candidate going into detail about his religious beliefs. Romney referenced having gone on a mission for the Mormon Church and volunteer work he did while serving as a pastor. "I've sat across the table from people who were out of work," Romney said.
Referencing an earlier comment from Romney, Obama said the biggest misconception about him is the accusation that he believes government is the main driver of job creation.
"I believe in self-reliance and individual initiative," Obama said. "But I also believe everybody should have a fair shot."
Obama used much of his remaining time to return to one of his campaign's favorite moments: "When [Gov. Romney] said behind closed doors that 47 percent of the country considered themselves victims ? think of who he was talking about," he said, citing military veterans, students and senior citizens. "I want to fight for them," he continued, "because if they succeed, the country succeeds."
President Obama concluded the debate, and captured significantly more speaking time than Gov. Romney, 44:04 to 40:50, respectively.
It was the largest gap in speaking times so far through the first three debates.
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