NEW : Ryan , Romney say debate offered voters a clear choice . The Obama campaign says Ryan was dishonest . Democrats crow about the first debate ; Republicans downplay it . ` So here 's the truth : Governor Romney can not pay for his $ 5 trillion tax plan without blowing up the deficit or sticking it to the middle class . Analysts and a snap poll say Mitt Romney won the opening round .
NEW : Ryan , Romney say debate offered voters a clear choice . The Obama campaign says Ryan was dishonest . Democrats crow about the first debate ; Republicans downplay it . Analysts and a snap poll say Mitt Romney won the opening round .