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During the first presidential debate, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama found more common ground than you might think, coming to an agreement on a basic idea:

Shutting Jim Lehrer up.

Watch this skit from Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and watch the two candidates go off on the PBS moderator, who was criticized for not controlling the event last week:

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Snoop Dogg has already endorsed the President, so his political preference is not news ... but this pro/con list for the two candidates is still hilarious.

Predictably, all the "cons" belong to Mitt Romney and not Barack Obama:

Snoop Obama-Romney List

The list was actually created by someone else (@DragonflyJonez) but re-posted by Snoop, and pretty much speaks for itself, even if there are some duplicate entries.

Beyonce and Michelle Obama. Enough said.

Election 2012:

 

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According to the majority of poll respondents, Mitt Romney won the presidential debate Wednesday. Still, he produced the oddest comment of the night by a mile.

In response to a question about what government-funded programs and ventures he would cut, Mitt gave the curious example of PBS ... despite his love for Big Bird.

What would happen if Mitt actually visited Sesame Street and gave the pink slip to the affable avian giant and his puppet pals? Something along these lines:

NOTE: This genius creation comes courtesy of Special Ed from WLLD/Wild 94.1 in Tampa.

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Mitt Romney's comment during last night's presidential debate about cutting funding to PBS - despite the fact that he likes Big Bird - did not go over well with the network.

PBS CEO Paula Kerger told CNN in response, "With all the enormous problems facing the country, the fact that we are the focus is unbelievable to me."

"We are America’s biggest classroom, we touch children across the country in every home."

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The first presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney was won by the challenger, according to more than 12,500 THG readers.

Even the typically pro-Democrat celebrity crowd took notice.

Obama and Romney Debate

During the most tweeted-about U.S. political event ever, President Obama got his fair share of accolades from stars, but Romney's strong showing couldn't be ignored.

Some choice celebrity reactions after the jump:

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The manager of Denver Chipotle restaurant has become an Internet celebrity thanks to a photo of himself with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

One look at it and you'll know why:

Chipotle Worker Poses With Mitt Romney

Marty Arps, 20, posed for a group photo with Romney and other Chipotle employees Tuesday, during a break in his preparations for the presidential debate.

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The first of three 2012 presidential debates has come to an end.

Who do you think was the winner of the showdown in Denver?

Obama vs. Romney Pic

Presidential debates are hyped up as pivotal moments for campaigns, although this isn't always the case. Was it tonight? Did either candidate shine? Did neither?

What was the most meaningful exchange? Was this the game-changer Mitt Romney needed, or did President Barack Obama help his chances for re-election?

Share your comments below, and vote in our survey:

Who won the first presidential debate of 2012?

 

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Richard Hayes, a City of San Diego sanitation worker, is the unlikely star of new campaign commercial paid for by a labor group supporting President Obama.

The reason? His route includes Mitt Romney's $12 million La Jolla mansion.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees says the ad is a response to the Republican presidential nominee's controversial 47 percent comments.

"My name is Richard Hayes, and I pick up Mitt Romney's trash," he says in the 60-second spot. "We're kind of like the invisible people, you know."

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A bunch of celebrities want you to Vote 4 Stuff.

David Letterman wants to make sure you don't vote for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, unless he appears on The Late Show before November 6.

Friday, Letterman couldn't help but notice that election season is rapidly coming to a close, and that Romney hasn't responded to invitations to come on the CBS telecast.

President Obama appeared on Letterman in September.

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With the election just 36 days away and still very much up for grabs, President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney will debate three times starting this Wednesday.

Vice President Joe Biden will also take on Rep. Paul Ryan next week.

Romney, Ryan, Obama, Biden

Will any of the highly-anticipated showdowns be a game-changer? Hard to say, but they will be closely watched, heavily spun and analyzed in tremendous detail.

Here's a look at this month's finalized 2012 presidential and vice presidential debate schedule, including dates, times, locations, moderators and formats ...

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