` Thank goodness somebody is finally getting tough on Big Bird , '' Obama added . NEW : Ryan , Romney say debate offered voters a clear choice . Comment: Republicans crow about the first debate ; Democrats downplay it . Analysts and a snap poll say Mitt Romney won the opening round .
NEW : Ryan , Romney say debate offered voters a clear choice . Comment: Republicans crow about the first debate ; Democrats downplay it . Analysts and a snap poll say Mitt Romney won the opening round .