View a live stream of the second of three presidential debates, now under way. The debate, from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., can be viewed live through the player below. Many are expecting President Barack Obama to be more assertive tonight after a weak performance in the first round against GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

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