Obama, Romney spar over economy in first debate
President Obama and Mitt Romney met for their first debate of the campaign season and discussed their competing plans to stimulate the economy and other domestic topics.
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President Obama and Mitt Romney smiled at the end of the debate.
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President Obama and Michelle Obama met Mitt and Ann Romney and members of their family.
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President Obama spoke as Mitt Romney listened. At center is moderator Jim Lehrer.
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Romney gestured as he made a point.
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The debate covered a range of domestic topics.
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Jobs and health care were among the subjects discussed.
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President Obama smiled.
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President Obama and Romney met at the start of the debate.
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Michelle Obama and Ann Romney met.
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Romney and his wife Ann watched as family members played Jenga before the start.
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Audience members waited before the event.
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The scene outside the debate venue at the University of Denver.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was interviewed before the debate.
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President Obama arrived at Buckley Air Force Base outside Denver.
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