Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Governor and presidential hopeful struck a strong note on Wednesday and appeared to dominate the first presidential debate here at Denver University, leaving his opponent, President Barack Obama defending on the back foot. However neither man landed a finishing blow. The debate, the first in a series of three in which the two men will square off on key issues of domestic and international concern, saw Mr Romney challenge the White House incumbent on the economy and job creation, and then questions of tax policy, entitlements, the deficit, healthcare and the proper role of government.

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