September 6, 2012: Democratic National Convention

President Obama cited Steve Jobs as someone who embodies the American Dream: "We believe the little girl who's offered an escape from poverty by a great teacher or a grant for college could become the next Steve Jobs or the scientist who cures cancer or the President of the United States, and it is in our power to give her that chance."

All the Apple cheering, though, took a more serious tone this week during the second Presidential debate, raising important questions about America's future.

October 16, 2012: Second Presidential Debate

Moderator Candy Crowley asked: "iPad, the Macs, the iPhones, they are all manufactured in China. One of the major reasons is labor is so much cheaper [there]. How do you convince a great American company to bring that manufacturing back here?"