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Romney won debate: CNN post debate poll

By Lynn Sweet

DENVER–Mitt Romney decisively won the first debate on Wednesday night over President Barack Obama, according to a post-debate CNN poll.

CNN asked registered voters who won the debate and the answer: 67 percent Romney, 25 percent Obama.

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