Romney, Obama trade jabs in first debate

Candidates discuss economy, domestic issues in first debate

Published: Oct 04 2012 12:47:57 AM EDT Updated On: Oct 04 2012 02:49:39 AM EDT

In a contentious, but not overtly hostile affair, President Obama and Mitt Romney traded jabs over how to bring jobs back, and other domestic issue sticking points.

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