It's All Politics, Oct. 12, 2012

October 12, 2012

The one and only matchup of the vice presidential candidates in a debate brought on the heat. NPR's Ron Elving and Scott Horsley hash out which jabs by the candidates caused the most sting. They also look ahead to the next presidential debate and weigh in on Big Bird's staying power.

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Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, right, watches as Vice President Joe Biden, speaks during the vice presidential debate at Centre College, Thursday, Oct. 11 in Danville, Ky.

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October 12, 2012

In the final weeks before Election Day, the one and only matchup of the vice presidential candidates in a broadcast debate turned up the heat. NPR's Ron Elving and White House correspondent Scott Horsley hash out which jabs by Vice President Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan caused the most sting. They also look ahead to the next presidential debate and weigh in on Big Bird's staying power.

Join NPR's Ron Elving and Scott Horsley for the latest political roundup.

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