Vice Presidential debate
Biden, Ryan clash in heated debate
Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan squared off on issues ranging from Afghanistan and Iran to jobs and abortion.
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Vice President Joe Biden and US Representative Paul Ryan took part in a contentious discussion of foreign policy and domestic issues.
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Ryan gestured while making a point during the debate.
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Biden reacted as Ryan spoke during the debate.
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The debate was characterized by lively exchanges between the political rivals.
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The debate was seen as critical for both campaigns.
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The debate began with a discussion on foreign policy.
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The early discussion touched on the Sept. 11 attack in Libya and on efforts to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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Vice President Joe Biden and US Representative Paul Ryan shook hands at the start of the debate.
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Moderator Martha Raddatz of ABC News addressed the crowd before the start of the debate.
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Supporters rallied in Danville, Ky., site of tonight's vice presidential debate.
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The debate was seen as critical to each party’s presidential ticket.
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Hats were for sale outside the debate site.
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A man displayed an anti-Obama sign near the debate site.
Fact checks and analysis on the debate
Fact checks and analysis on the debateThe Globe provided fact checks and analysis during tonight’s vice presidential debate in Danville, Ky.
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