DENVER (AP) — Primed for a showdown, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney left their practice sessions behind Wednesday for a prime-time debate before millions with the power to settle the race for the White House in tough economic times.
The encounter at the University of Denver was the first of three for the candidates. By agreement between the rival campaigns, it was focused on the economy and other domestic issues.
Jim Lehrer of PBS drew moderator's duties. Obama was getting the first question, Romney the last word.
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