2012 U.S. Presidential Elections

Preview of Vice-Presidential Debate

WTTW News | October 11, 2012, 11:30 am

A debate that might have been little more than a side note has now taken on greater significance. We preview tonight's face-off between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

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