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The debate in video

Key moments from the first debate

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What were the biggest takeaways from last night’s presidential debate? Here are those moments, in video:

Obama and Romney debate ObamaCare:

Obama and Romney debate tax plans:

 

A mash-up of Jim Lehrer getting cut off:

 

And, the most entertaining moment of the night, Mitt Romney dissing Big Bird:

 

By Jillian Rayfield

Jillian Rayfield is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on politics. Follow her on Twitter at @jillrayfield or email her at jrayfield@salon.com.


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