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Obama and Romney Face Off in Denver in First Debate

by KREX News Room
by Associated Press

Story Created: Oct 3, 2012 at 10:56 PM MDT

Story Updated: Oct 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM MDT

DENVER- Americans finally saw President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney face off in the first presidential debate, which was held Wednesday night at the University of Denver.

The two nominees focused on domestic issues, particularly the economy and taxes.

During the debate, Romney stated that Obama has mischaracterized his tax plan by calling it a $5 trillion tax cut. Obama responded that Romney appears to be backing away from his own plan.

The second half of the debate focused on health care issues.

The candidates will debate two more times. The next event is a town hall meeting in New York. The vice presidential nominees will debate next week.

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Common Sense said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 9:09 PM

Romney leveled Obama. We as a nation deserve better than Obama. What an utter embarrassment for the Obama camp. Go Mitt!!

Floyd said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 6:42 PM

It's nice to see all the dems blaming Romney for beating obama last night, maybe they've finally quit blaming Bush. obama real? not a chance.

Tim Kastrup said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 6:20 PM

Ro"money" is desperate, has inflated confidence, and will throw what ever his "Me"publican cronies advise. Barack is real.

Guess Who said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 5:41 PM

Bah Humbug!

Disgusted said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 12:30 PM

That was the look of a proficient leader and debater that realizes that he has no competition what-so-ever. It is the look of a winner. There is nothing quite as entertaining as Barry without a teleprompter. "I-I,I,I-I,I"

Western Slope said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 11:13 AM

Did RoMoney have a caffeine enema or something? He almost looked like a tweeker to me....

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