PBS NewsHour

Romney Cuts into Obama's Lead, Both Vie for Swing States

Clip: 10/09/2012 | 2m 54s

After the first presidential debate the tides were turned for Mitt Romney, who had been trailing President Obama. In almost every post-debate poll Romney is now statistically tied or leading President Obama. Gwen Ifill reports on the candidates' messages on campaign trail post-debate, especially in swing states.

Aired: 10/09/12

Rating: NR

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