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Romney: Biden contradicted sworn Libya testimony
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:40PM October 12, 2012 CommentRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is accusing Vice President Joe Biden of contradicting sworn testimony by State Department officials regarding the terrorist attack that killed four Americans in Libya on the Sept. 11 anniversary.
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White House defends Biden's statements on Libya
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:10PM October 12, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is defending Vice President Joe Biden's debate statement that "we weren't told" there had been requests for more security at the U.S. consulate in Libya where four Americans were killed in a terrorist attack one month ago.
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FACT CHECK: Slips in vice presidential debate
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:52AM October 12, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Anyone who paid attention to a hearing in Congress this week knew that the administration had been implored to beef up security at the U.S. Consulate in Libya before the deadly terrorist attack there. But in the vice presidential debate Thursday night, Joe Biden seemed unaware.
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Ann Romney praises Ryan's VP debate performance
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:35AM October 12, 2012 CommentHUDSONVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Ann Romney said Friday that her husband's judgment in choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate was vindicated during the Wisconsin congressman's debate with Vice President Joe Biden.
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Forceful Raddatz Draws Praise as Moderator
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Joe Biden and Paul Ryan engage in presidential debate.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's Martha Raddatz took a forceful approach to moderating Thursday's vice presidential debate, winning many positive reviews from instant pundits on social media but some complaints from Republicans.
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THE RACE: Obama, Romney 2nd debate next up in race
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:01AM October 12, 2012 CommentAfter their running mates slugged it out in a spirited debate, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney are on deck.
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Body language: Love or hate him, it was all Joe
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:02AM October 12, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — This time, they didn't need Big Bird.
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Analysis: VP debate fierce and feisty
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:56AM October 12, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Fierce and focused, Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan gave voters the kind of substantive showdown that was everything the presidential debate was not. Abandoning his boss' caution, Biden uncorked a combative repair job.
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Calif. House Race With Veteran Dems Turns Physical
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:32AM October 12, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — An increasingly bitter California congressional race between two House Democrats turned physical Thursday when one aggressively seized the shoulder of his opponent during a debate, yanked him toward his chest and shouted, "You want to get into this?"
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In Miami, Obama plays odd role: Warm-up act
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:34AM October 12, 2012 CommentCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — For one day of the campaign, at least, President Barack Obama was just the warm-up act.
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Biden and Ryan tangle on Afghanistan pullout
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:55PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says it's up to Afghanistan to take responsibility for its own security.
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War zones, body language off-camera at debates
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:50PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Most voters watching the debate from home didn't get to see what happened before and after Vice President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan went on stage Thursday. Even then, some exchanges were lost in broadcast.
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Biden walks line between aggressive, domineering
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:34PM October 11, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden mockingly smiled, wagged his finger and couldn't seem to stop interrupting Republican running mate Paul Ryan.
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Who Won the VP Debate? Twitter Reacts to Biden-Ryan Match-Up
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:59PM October 11, 2012 CommentPundits, reporters, everyday Americans react
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Ryan says nobody wants US troops in Syria
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:32PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan says nobody is proposing sending U.S. troops to Syria.
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Ryan to middle class: Obama tax hike coming to you
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:02PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Paul Ryan says there aren't enough rich Americans to tax to pay for all of President Barack Obama's spending.
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Biden, Ryan clash over Medicare, Social Security
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:57PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden and congressman Paul Ryan are clashing over their plans for Medicare and Social Security, government programs for seniors.
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Biden takes aim at Romney's 47 percent comments
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:46PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says Republican Mitt Romney's opposition to the auto bailout and government steps to prevent foreclosures "shouldn't be surprising" given his comments about the 47 percent of Americans who don't pay income tax.
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Biden touts Iran sanctions as Ryan voices doubts
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:35PM October 11, 2012 CommentDANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says his administration has the toughest sanctions in history on Iran, even as his Republican rival says the White House has no credibility on the issue.
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Romney: US was 'attacked successfully' in Libya
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:48PM October 11, 2012 CommentASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Republican candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya is an issue in the presidential campaign in part because Americans wonder why it took the Obama administration so long to acknowledge it was a terrorist act.
