U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa

2012 Presidential campaign. President Obama speaks at a campaign event held at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Obama talks about the presious night's presidential debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, calling Romney's economic plan a "sketchy deal" and a "one point plan." Obama criticizes the Republican platform then talks about the accomplishments of his administration and the improvement in the economy. He tells listeners they "can turn the clock back or continue to move forward."