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Both Campaigns Claim Victory After Spirited VP Debate

Clip: 10/12/2012 | 5m 58s

Both Campaigns Claim Victory After Spirited Match Between Biden and Ryan

Republicans and Democrats were both upbeat and energized by the performances of Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., in the only vice presidential debate for the 2012 elections. Instant polls conflicted on who won the debates and both campaigns claimed victory. Judy Woodruff reports.

10/12/2012

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