Quick open thread to keep the politics talk contained, mod feel free to delete later. Filler:

With the polls narrowing less than five weeks before Election Day, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney hold their first of three debates Wednesday night in what is the most highly anticipated campaign event to date.

The showdown in Denver launches a new phase in a bitter race dominated so far by negative advertising as both camps try to frame the election to their advantage.

Now, the candidates have what is expected to be their largest nationwide audience to try to convince voters to support them or reject the other guy.