Romney-Obama Debate: Live Coverage

Live coverage of the first debate between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney

3rd & 7 37yd

RT @ResultsDriver: The lack of any real timing rules is turning this debate into the biggest farce since #Seahawks vs. #Packers. #Denver ...

by Lynn Bartels via twitter 10/4/2012 1:55:36 AM
It's Obama's anniversary with his wife, but he's been out kissing banks.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 1:55:46 AM
.@BarackObama: "Does anybody think the big problem we had was that there was too much oversight and regulation of Wall St?" #debates

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 1:55:50 AM
"Jim Lehrer's questioning has brought out a clear difference in philosophical beliefs between the two candidates" (Adam Wise, George Washington HS debate team)

by cmartin 10/4/2012 1:55:57 AM
Isn't this the free for all Bob Schaffer wanted in 2008 when debating Mark Udall? #debates

by Lynn Bartels via twitter 10/4/2012 1:56:17 AM
LOL at "the big problem we had was that there was too much oversight" of Wall St & banking industry

by cmartin 10/4/2012 1:56:37 AM
Mitt Romney wants to cancel Romneycare. Wait. Obamacare. #debates

by Lynn Bartels via twitter 10/4/2012 1:56:48 AM
Romney -"Regulation has become oppressive." So then why do you want it to tell me what I can do with my body?

by Lottsa Hotair 10/4/2012 1:57:34 AM
Bonus to the guy/guys/gals who prepped Romney. He is on fire. #debates

by Lynn Bartels via twitter 10/4/2012 1:58:06 AM
RT @chuckplunkett: Romney's doing well presently on our @denverpost livestream of undecided voters. dpo.st #debate #copolitics

by Daniel Petty via twitter 10/4/2012 1:58:09 AM
back to health care: Romney on repeal says Obamacare adds costs instead of reducing it #debate and will tell people what kind of treatments they can have, shades of death panels

by Michael Booth 10/4/2012 1:58:17 AM
RT @chuckplunkett: Romney's doing well presently on our @denverpost livestream of undecided voters. #debate #copolitics

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 1:58:23 AM
Obama should flash that smile more - it makes him look charming and approachable.

by rosy picture 10/4/2012 1:58:33 AM
Romney made a reference to "death panels" without going anywhere near that phrase. #debates

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 1:58:35 AM
#debate it's chilly but the crowd is focused. Watching together. p.twimg.com

by Ray Rinaldi via twitter 10/4/2012 1:58:38 AM
This is a total beatdown. Obama is getting exposed. The guy is complely clueless.

by what about bob 10/4/2012 1:59:12 AM
Boom. What was that? Jim Lehrer fell over, asleep at the table? #debate

by Joanne Ostrow via twitter 10/4/2012 2:08:05 AM
Who will moderate the next debate? Has to be better

by bj schaugaard 10/4/2012 2:08:45 AM
RT @sid_pink: “@morgan_murphy: Every time a candidate yammers on, Jim Lehrer receives a visit from a therapy dog off camera.”

That math ...

by John Wenzel via twitter 10/4/2012 2:08:51 AM
Romney replacement plan: let private sector figure it out; don't tell private patient and doctor what kind of treatment they get #cohealth #debate

by Michael Booth 10/4/2012 2:08:54 AM
RT @BostonDotCom: FACT CHECK: Three quarters of businesses say Obamacare makes them less likely to hire bit.ly via @callum ...

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:09:03 AM
Wait, did Obama just pass up an opportunity to remind us he killed bin Laden? Remember this moment.

by curtishubbard via twitter 10/4/2012 2:14:14 AM
Jim Lehrer: "Who am I? Why am I here?" #debate #COpolitics

by Chuck Plunkett via twitter 10/4/2012 2:14:14 AM
Instead of Reagan/O'Neill, you could cite George W. Bush and Ted Kennedy working together on No Child Left Behind. #debates

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:14:16 AM
Romney said bigga difference with Romneycare is that he did it bipartisan; says very effectively that health should be state by state #cohealth #debate

by Michael Booth 10/4/2012 2:14:21 AM
Next question: The role of government RT @ryanbeckwith: Worst. Debate question. Ever. #debates

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:14:41 AM
Fans high five as the Lumineers play during DebateFest at the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. (AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

by Kelly Metz 10/4/2012 2:14:50 AM
"poor kids, whatever"

by cmartin 10/4/2012 2:19:05 AM
We need to hire appropriately to fill needed postions only, yes government employees but that is not its mandate to be an employer.

by Daniel Botelho 10/4/2012 2:19:17 AM
.MittRomney's got a new soundbite: "We know the path we are taking is not working; it is time for a new path" #debates

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:19:36 AM
There is no waste, or nothing to cut, in defense. Um .... nyti.ms

by curtishubbard via twitter 10/4/2012 2:21:15 AM
Romney agrees with some of the ideas in Obama's 'Race to the Top' education program #debates

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:21:48 AM
Big Bird and Donald Trump 2, God 1 #debate

by Michael Booth 10/4/2012 2:21:49 AM
RT @AntDeRosa: FACT CHECK: Romney incorrect about Mass schools ranked #1 among all states via @ProducerMatthew bit.ly

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:27:08 AM
Open the pod bay doors, Jim.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:27:15 AM
RT @MeganMcCoskey: @smotus I'm not there. But former coworker and current awesome person @ryanbeckwith is.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:27:22 AM
You know who won the #debate: the coin from the coin toss.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:28:23 AM
Romney: I'll sit down with lawmakers in both parties on day 1. Obama: That's a busy first day, also repealing Obamacare that day? #debates

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:28:30 AM
Funny how both candidates have only met people in swing states.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:28:45 AM
RT @lynnsweet: #Debate #DenverDebate Obama's best takedown: How will Romney be able to work with Democrats if on Day One he wants to rep ...

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:28:46 AM
Big Business. Big Oil. Big Bird.

by Ryan Teague Beckwith via twitter 10/4/2012 2:29:17 AM
Cold folks watching final minutes of #debate. Like a drive-in movie minus the fun and excitement. p.twimg.com

by John Hendrickson via twitter 10/4/2012 2:29:23 AM
Politics Talker: Obama, Romney prepare to take stage in first debate: 18 comments in the past 1 hour bit.ly #dpvote

by Denver Post Politics via twitter 10/4/2012 2:29:55 AM
@ryanbeckwith he said both.

by AnnDorAbl via twitter 10/4/2012 2:30:33 AM
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