Obama, Romney prepare for debates as running mates spar
US: US President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney prepared for
Wednesday’s debate this weekend, leaving their running mates to spar
over policy and seek votes in key swing states.
With the president off the campaign trail just 38 days before
Americans vote on November 6, Romney spent a quiet day in Massachusetts,
visiting the home of son Tagg in a Boston suburb and, according to his
campaign, steering clear of debate preparation.
But with both men seeking an edge in their crucial first face-off of
the campaign, they will undoubtedly be spending the bulk of their time
between now and Wednesday’s debate in preparation for the showdown in
Denver, Colorado, one of about a dozen swing states where voters will
determine the election.
Obama travels to Nevada for an event on Sunday, and spends the next
two days in the town of Henderson gearing up for Wednesday, according to
the White House. Both sides began their debate spin weeks ago, seeking
to set high expectations for their opponent, which they could then
declare he failed to meet, while setting the bar low for their own
candidate.
AFP |