Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) chat at the conclusion of the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville, Kentucky, October 11, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Reynolds/POOL (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS USA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION)
Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) chat at the conclusion of the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville, Kentucky, October 11, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Reynolds/POOL (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS USA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION). © POOL New / Reuters
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