Debate response

The lack of sound brings forth the decisions that Obama and Romney (along with their campaign teams) make when addressing the questions within their debate. Regardless of what the moderator or competitor asks, each candidate responded in a prepared physical manner. Neither of the candidates seems surprised or unsure, but rather confident and eager to respond.
The greatest choice that watching only visuals presents is who the candidates choose to speak to when speaking. Romney generally speaks to Jim or looks directly at Obama. Obama, however, continuously stares into the camera, thus speaking to the viewers at home, and the viewers in the audience, if there is a video projection there. This makes it seem as though Romney is attempting to have a conversation with the President, while Obama is trying to reassure the people who sided with him four years ago.
In addition, the candidates differ when judging the amount of movement they express. While Obama is composed and relaxed, Romney has a sense of controlled enthusiasm. He reacts more openly when he believed Obama was incorrect, and Obama uses hand gestures, but combines them with a stoic stance.