Romney, Obama Get Into Heated Confrontation Over Energy On Debate Stage

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Mitt Romney went after President Obama in a contentious back-and-forth, demanding an answer to how many oil drilling permits he cut during the last four years, at Hofstra University debate Tuesday night.

President Obama responded, saying he gave drillers a “use it or lose it” ultimatum. Both men stood up off their stools and faced off on the debate stage, challenging each other in a heated confrontation.

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