US rivals square off at debate
WASHINGTON. October 3. KAZINFORM US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have clashed sharply over their economic plans in the first of three televised debates.
Over 90 minutes, the men jousted over their positions on taxes, healthcare reform and the role of government.
Mr Romney said his rival favoured "trickle-down government" while the president said Mr Romney would "double down" on Bush-era economic policies, Kazinform refers to BBC.
Mr Obama has opened up a narrow lead in the race over the past month.
The president is ahead of Mr Romney in national polls and in many recent polls conducted in the swing states that will decide the election.
The debate was seen as a crucial chance for Mr Romney to regain momentum after a series of tough weeks on the campaign trail.
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