Every four years, millions of Americans tune in for the three 90-minute presidential debates, which are typically the only time in the political process that voters have the opportunity to see the candidates discussing the issues face to face. This election season, the issue at the forefront is the struggling U.S. economy.
But how much of an impact do the debates really have when it comes to the ever-important swing vote? Six independent voters join us to discuss the highs and lows of the first televised debate, and how the performances of the two candidates might sway them.
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