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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/58/G2zPE.St.138.jpeg|525DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: The 2012 Presidential Debates program is shown on a seat within debate hall before the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/48/MwsEJ.St.138.jpeg|439Obama supporters applaud while listening to speakers prior to the start of the first 2012 Presidential Debateat a watch party sponsored by Organizing For America at Charlotte Energy Solutions on October 3, 2012. David T. Foster III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/48/y3Sxz.St.138.jpeg|434Republicans applaud Mitt Romney at Wednesday night's Young Republicans presidential debate watch party in the Morehead Room of Dilworth Grill. For story about debate watch parties around Charlotte. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/07/aKgOY.St.138.jpeg|400Students relax on the ground at DebateFest, a free, outdoor event on the campus of the University of Denver on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. DebateFest features food, live music and a live telecast of the first of three 2012 Presidential Debates between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. (Brian Cahn/Zuma Press/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/07/Wi1RE.St.138.jpeg|416Ann Romney wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waits for first presidential debate to begin at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/07/16fmNR.St.138.jpeg|525First lady Michelle Obama waits for the start of the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Pool-Michael Reynolds)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/07/OnTzj.St.138.jpeg|415Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, left, and former Senator Alan Simpson from Wyoming talk in Spin Alley at the first 2012 Presidential Debate at the University of Denver in Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Denver. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Kathryn Scott Osler) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/06/1eDcjP.St.138.jpeg|461Ann Romney, right, is seated with Tagg Romney, center, and Craig Romney before the start of the first presidential debate with President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate in Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/qKMVb.St.138.jpeg|414DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: First lady Michelle Obama (C) sits with White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (R) before the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/OvnHl.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney (R) wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured), and First lady Michelle Obama (L) hug prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/29Ir5.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney (R) wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured), and First lady Michelle Obama (L) hug prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/59/ITQ2F.St.138.jpeg|525DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured) arrives prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/59/TUyn2.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, arrives to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/59/7e21n.St.138.jpeg|444DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper (R) hugs a debate spectator prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/59/I6lbd.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: A debate spectator poses with Musician Will.i.am (R) as she takes a photograph with her smartphone before the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/01/GDn3O.St.138.jpeg|414Pai Yang, a WITCC student from Vemillion, South Dakota, holds an American flag as students watch the presidential debate on television at Western Iowa Technical Community College, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Sioux City Journal, Jim Lee) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/01/zJ2bg.St.138.jpeg|354WITCC instructor Kendra Bergenske talks to students before they watch the presidential debate on television at Western Iowa Technical Community College, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Sioux City Journal, Jim Lee) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/01/KAwWI.St.138.jpeg|424Members of the Massachusetts GOP Young Republicans react as they watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/bnCFr.St.138.jpeg|415MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: People at El Rey De Las Fritas restaurant watch as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/Y0pKt.St.138.jpeg|421MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: Ayde Silver, a waitress at El Rey De Las Fritas restaurant cleans the counter as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/1nV2NH.St.138.jpeg|416MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: People at El Rey De Las Fritas restaurant watch as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/CwW9V.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Debate moderator Jim Lehrer speaks prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/1j9NaU.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured) arrives with son Tagg (R) prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/L9yqM.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney (R) wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured), and First lady Michelle Obama (L) hug prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/00/aSeiy.St.138.jpeg|415DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 03: Ann Romney wife of Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (not pictured) arrives prior to the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by PBS's Jim Lehrer and focuses on domestic issues: the economy, health care, and the role of government. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/06/JMr7O.St.138.jpeg|415Alise Bailey and other University of Denver students takes photos of the empty stage as the guest flow into the Debate hall before the presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Craig F. Walker)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/06/rvmhD.St.138.jpeg|427Supporters of President Barack Obamacarry signs at the University of Denver Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver, before the first presidential debate. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/05/KTQHq.St.138.jpeg|415Ryan Jones, 24, holds a sign protesting a two-party debate before the first presidential debate at the University of Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, AAron Ontiveroz) MAGS OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET OUT
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/05/SWM5B.St.138.jpeg|415University of Denver students Conor Hess, left, and Zack Cornell, who got their tickets in the lottery, take photos of the empty stage as the guest flow into the debate hall before the presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Craig F. Walker)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/05/1jLU9p.St.138.jpeg|427Students and community members watch the first Presidential debate outside at the University of Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/04/e80On.St.138.jpeg|437First lady Michelle Obama, center, reacts when asked about spending her wedding anniversary at the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. Sitting with the first lady are White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, right, and Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/04/mxIFO.St.138.jpeg|392Dr. Rhonda Rodman, Lakewood, Colo., wears a Mitt Rodney campaign before the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the University of Denver, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/04/1kQNWw.St.138.jpeg|444House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California speaks to audience member before the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/03/pPu74.St.138.jpeg|445Joe and Lilly Nunez, of Littleton, Colo., wait for the start of the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/03/bY5Mm.St.138.jpeg|525Ann Romney sits in the audience before start of the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/03/bc78r.St.138.jpeg|424Mitt Romney supporters Jack Schmitt, left, and Chris DelBene cheer at the University of Denver DebateFest on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/03/wm0BU.St.138.jpeg|415Carlos Brito, chief executive officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, left, talks to Michael "Mike" McCurry, former press secretary for President Bill Clinton's administration, before the debate between U.S. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate, at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Tonight's opening debate of the presidential race offers Romney and Obama the chance to distinguish themselves on the issue Americans say is most important to them: the economy. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Carlos Brito; Mike McCurry
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/02/DjcIB.St.138.jpeg|416A television shows the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney at a restaurant in San Diego Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/02/hWSWT.St.138.jpeg|468Voters watch the first presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at a nonpartisan debate viewing party sponsored by the Columbus Metropolitan Club in downtown Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/02/HHasV.St.138.jpeg|468Cynthia Gerst of suburban Columbus takes a break from taking notes while watching the presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at a nonpartisan debate viewing party in downtown Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/01/1pYTo8.St.138.jpeg|415Guests take photos before the presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Craig F. Walker)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/01/ddO4k.St.138.jpeg|462WITCC student Drake Strong, watches the presidential debate on telivision at Western Iowa Technical Community College, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Sioux City Journal, Jim Lee) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/58/Dalgr.St.138.jpeg|415U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, left, looks towards the crowd prior to the debate between U.S. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate, both unseen, at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Tonight's opening debate of the U.S. presidential race offers Republican Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama the chance to distinguish themselves on the issue Americans say is most important to them: the economy. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Michelle Obama
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/58/8NRqn.St.138.jpeg|400Jo Gonzales, left, and Kathy Richardson react as they watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney during a watch party put on by the South Orange Courty Tea Party in Dana Point, Calif. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/57/ELrBX.St.138.jpeg|427Jo Gonzales reacts as she watches the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney during a watch party put on by the South Orange County Tea Party in Dana Point, Calif. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/57/YQx66.St.138.jpeg|416Bill Locke watches the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off, Wednesday night, in the first debate. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/57/h9TdT.St.138.jpeg|403Dawn, right, and Randy Cornell, watch the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall with fellow union members, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off, Wednesday night, in their first debate. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/57/FiqQP.St.138.jpeg|397Ryan Roques holds his 8-month-old daughter, Peyton, while watching the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off, Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/56/EALsn.St.138.jpeg|444Dawn, left, and Randy Cornell, watch the presidential debate at the United Steelworkers Local 4856 Union Hall Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Henderson, Nev. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off, Wednesday night, in their first debate. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/56/L3wYs.St.138.jpeg|358Folks cheer as they watch the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney during a watch party put on by the South Orange Courty Tea Party in Dana Point, Calif. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/56/9PEUu.St.138.jpeg|431Jordan Johnston, 20, and Jessica Johnston, 27, supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney prepare to watch the debate on a outside screen at the University of Denver Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/dGb1u.St.138.jpeg|416With a broadcast of the presidential debate reflected in a mirror above the bar behind them, customers at the Havana Social Club in Seattle watch the debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/1cJlbB.St.138.jpeg|468University of Iowa political science students watch the first presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at the Adler Journalism Building in Iowa City, Iowa. The students were testing out a new mobile app developed by political scientists that allowed them to react to the candidates' statements in real-time. (AP Photo/Ryan J. Foley)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/FccjB.St.138.jpeg|416NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy, health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/sDZfs.St.138.jpeg|415NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy, health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/3OGRs.St.138.jpeg|415NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy,health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/be0ht.St.138.jpeg|415NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy, health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/lnv7v.St.138.jpeg|416NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy,health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/55/CtTkc.St.138.jpeg|430MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: Anthony Hernandez folds his clothes at the Lavanderia coin laundry as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/NuDAZ.St.138.jpeg|415MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: People at the Lavanderia coin laundry listen as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/jNDDX.St.138.jpeg|411MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 03: Abigail Borrore (L) and others at the Lavanderia coin laundry listen as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney are seen during their televised debate on October 3, 2012 in Miami, Florida. The telecast is the first of four debates for the 2012 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/SEaqa.St.138.jpeg|490Video Only salesperson Mark MacCoby, of Fremont, California watches the presidential debate on a wall of plasma televisions at the store in Dublin, California, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. It is the first of three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate held in October. (Doug Duran/Contra Costa Times/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/ddzpT.St.138.jpeg|525Chris Bandrowsky, 20, of Denver, dressed in red, white and blue, cheers at the University of Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver, outside the site of the first presidential debate. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/1f6t1R.St.138.jpeg|415Caitlin Alexander, 20, a supporter of President Barack Obama. watches the debate on a screen outside at the University of Denver Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/PqvmZ.St.138.jpeg|485Ilse Burke watches the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney during a watch party put on by the South Orange County Tea Party in Dana Point, Calif. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/22/54/13fBtx.St.138.jpeg|416NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: People watch at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn as U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney participate in their highly anticipated first debate Wednesday night at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in New York City. The debate is broken into three segments: the economy,health care and the role of government. Romney, who is trailing in most major polls, is looking to deliver a strong performance in order to gain leverage over the president going into the final weeks of the campaign. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/10/03/23/07/J84ty.St.138.jpeg|491Students attend DebateFest, a free, outdoor event on the campus of the University of Denver on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. DebateFest features food, live music and a live telecast of the first of three 2012 Presidential Debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. (Brian Cahn/Zuma Press/MCT)
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