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On Oct. 9 FRONTLINE presents the definitive biographies of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

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Staples' launch in 1986 was a turning point for Mitt Romney's early tenure at Bain.

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When Mitt Romney Bet On Staples

How Mitt Romney and Barack Obama learned from their early public defeats.

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"History Is A Great Teacher"

On Oct. 9 FRONTLINE presents the definitive biographies of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

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"The Choice 2012" Trailer

FRONTLINE producer Michael Kirk talks about the upcoming FRONTLINE film "The Choice 2012".

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Behind the scenes -- Michael Kirk on "The Choice 2012"

FRONTLINE presenta el perfil definitivo de Barck Obama y Mitt Romney.

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La Alternativa 2012

On October 9, FRONTLINE presents the definitive portraits of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

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The Choice 2012

Watch Obama Challenge Rep. Bobby Rush, and Lose, in an Early Debate

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Barack Obama's Early Debate Against Bobby Rush

Mitt Romney and Ted Kennedy spar over health care reform in their first debate from 1994.

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Mitt Romney Debates Ted Kennedy

Mitt Romney's wife talks about the couple's marriage and their time together in politics.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Ann Romney

A top national security adviser, he recounts the decision to kill bin Laden in Pakistan.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Ben Rhodes

He served as Mitt Romney's strategist in the 1994 effort to oust Sen. Ted Kennedy.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Charley Manning

Dane McBride served as a Mormon missionary alongside Mitt Romney in France.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Dane McBride

A top aide to Mitt Romney, he has worked for the Republican nominee for a decade.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Eric Fehrnstrom

Mitt Romney's former colleague on their work at Bain and his leadership style.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Geoff Rehnert

Kellman, who hired Obama as an activist, says his work in Chicago was a "baptism by fire."

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Gerald Kellman

The MIT economics professor tells how he helped create Romneycare and Obamacare.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Jonathan Gruber

A high school classmate recalls Mitt Romney as a prankster.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Philip Maxwell

His former chief of staff discusses Obama's attempts to create a post-partisan Washington.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Rahm Emmanuel

Obama's roommate saw a distinct change in his friend while they lived together in NYC.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Sohale Siddiqi

A conversation with Mitt Romney's oldest son.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Tagg Romney

Obama's childhood friend talks high school, the "Choom Gang" and playing hoops.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Tom Topolinski

The Obamas' friend from Chicago talks politics, and the couple's early life together.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Valerie Jarrett

Obama's former law school classmate discusses their long friendship, his political skills.

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The FRONTLINE Interview: Cassandra Butts

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