(CNN) – President Barack Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney go head to head for the first time Wednesday night, taking the stage in Denver for this cycle's inaugural presidential debate. After spending days in preparation and raising expectations for their respective opponent, both candidates will have the chance to make their case with a little more than one month before Election Day.
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The government should not take the role of providers fo the people of America, that is not freedom, that is communism. Go Mitt! We the people.. Not We the government!
Romney wants to cut education in the U.S. Of course, all his grand-kids are covered for private schools.
Answer the question Mitt! Answer the question! Stop speaking about everything: we want specifics. Oh, and school of choice already is happening across the country.
Rodney flipped again and again and again.....come on Mitt stop the flip flop. I'm from MA and believe me what he says about the MA healthcare is a bunch of lies. I will never vote for him again...
The moderator is not doing a good job
It is disingenuous for Romney to be talking about looking out for the poorer half of America.
I believe Mitt will work with the democrats in the Senate and Congress to get things done. Obama has never been willing to compromise with the Republicans. Again it goes back to a complete lack of Obama business experience. He's never had to compromise in democrat controlled Chicago or when being a community organizer. I've gained a lot of respect over the last 4 years for how well Clinton worked with both sides.
Obama speaks slower so that you can understand words better. It is part of being a good speaker.
Obama is on his heels and Romney shows he is much better prepared. Hard to prepare on the golf course. Also love the split screen. Why doesn't the President look at Romney? Respect or is he arrogant.
Not an endorsement, but Mitt wins the debate – He has made much clearer, rational arguments backed by vetted facts, not soundbites and anecdotes...
mcemce great comment – let's watch both of the kids (candidates) say nanny nanny boo boo at the end of the debate – meanwhile Leher will be checking out the lunch ladies
Wipe that smirk off your face, Mitt Romney! You have NOT won yet. Barrack Obama is respectful and Presidential.
I trade stocks and full time, well before our minor 'depression, into the minor depression and now out of it. I can say that the economy is in great shape compared to what was in the building stage of destruction and this president has done a great job for the wreck he was handed.
Since when is being forceful considered a bad trait for a president? The media has been lying about him all along- he needs to get the truth out!
I'm voting Romney. He has a better grip on what's going on. Sorry Mr President.
Romney should quit saying, "poor kids". He has no clue and those are a poor choice of words. He keeps making me wince every time it comes
out of his mouth.
Is it me or does Mitt look like his head is gonna explode? Red watery eyes..Jittery...Rapid eye blinks...
Wow. I guess Romney is showing us all why he has found success at everything he has ever done. No wonder he is wealthy. Might want to consider competence instead of hope and change. Just a thought.
Wow, I am surprised at the amount of Romney fans here. Have you guys even listened to the debate thus far? On regulations:
Obama: what do you think caused our economy to fall Romney? Was it too much regulation or too little?
Romney: Well, look at the statistics of today so many jobs have been lost.
Obama: But you're not answering my question.
Romney sounds like a salesman. He is trying to sell you the same bull and that is nothing with a bunch of words that means nothing. Romney looks like a deer caught in the headlights. He is so out of touch with real life and the american people that live here..
President Obama is not so good when not surrounded by adoring fans. Defintiely a light-weight compared to Gov Romney's obvious competency in solving problems in the real world.
obama is stuttering
Romney is doing great job!. intelligent, articulate and has greater depth of knowledge re: economy. Romney's presentation has given me reason to go forward with him. Bama has lost his passion and he has shown he has the leadership and business experience to make it work.
Romney is blowing the President away even though Lehrer continues to cut him off and he has to fight through it.
Sally!!! You are all over this debate! I FEEL THE SAME WAY!!!
When is Jim going to get control of this and cut Obama off????