What Do John McCain, Barack Obama Need To Accomplish In Second Debate?

Obama leads in the polls heading into matchup, but McCain could get a boost from 'Palin factor.' By Gil Kaufman Senators John McCain and Barack Obama Photo: Getty Images With 28 days left to make their cases and the race still pretty tight, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have another chance Tuesday night (October 7) to get their licks in before a nationwide audience. The Senate colleagues will face each other and moderator Tom Brokaw on the stage at Nashville's Belmont University for the second of their three scheduled debates. Unlike the first one , there won't be any drama about whether McCain will show up , but there is a hefty dose of the unknown. The 90-minute debate will be a town-hall-style event with questions submitted by the audience and from online viewers. (What did you think of the candidates' first matchup and what are you expecting from them on Tuesday night? Let us know below.) The format definitely favors McCain, who has ... (link)