Vice Presidential Debate

Vice Presidential Debate

Who do voters think will win tonight's debate? CNN asked that question of likely voters at the end of September -- 39% said Biden and 55% said Ryan.

Read more about that poll on the CNN Political Ticker.

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 10:03:19 PM
Will nervous ticks and trips of the tongue fell veep candidates? at.cnn.com

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 10:08:58 PM
CNN's Shannon Travis and Shawna Shepherd have been following Joe Biden and Paul Ryan almost every day for the past several months. Listen to their thoughts on tonight's vice presidential debate:

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 10:09:31 PM
What a phony. CONGRESSMAN Ryan insisting on being called "Mister". Has he had another real job (except a nepotism gig in the family biz)?

by Paul Begala via twitter 10/11/2012 10:09:47 PM
Republican nominee Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke by phone ahead of tonight's debate in a call that lasted about five minutes, according to Romney campaign spokesman Rick Gorka. Romney wished his running mate good luck.

Speaker Boehner, Senator Portman and Governor Huckabee were present. Romney, who is campaigning in North Carolina, passed the phone around so they could say hello and give Ryan their best wishes.

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 10/11/2012 10:11:01 PM
I went to Ryan's hometown of Janesville - explored his roots to help understand what makes him tick. Story on @CNNSitRoom soon. Tune in!

by Dana Bash via twitter 10/11/2012 10:22:24 PM
OK, Tweeps, if we can't call Congressman Ryan "Congressman," what should we call him? Keep it clean and classy, kids! #CallMeMister

by Paul Begala via twitter 10/11/2012 10:24:33 PM
King: VP #debate no game-changer, but could shift momentum. at.cnn.com Watch tonight at 7pm ET on #CNNdebate

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 10:28:35 PM
Could Biden be big surprise? Public says underdog but 4 yrs ago, he was terrific beating Palin. As w/ Romney expectations help #cnndebate

by David Gergen via twitter 10/11/2012 10:28:36 PM
Check out CNNMoney.com's economy election cheat sheet for the numbers on employment, housing, the safety net, debt, and deficit - money.cnn.com

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/11/2012 10:29:18 PM
#CNNDebate coverage begins at 7pm ET. Check out our list of 5 things to watch for in tonight's VP #debate. at.cnn.com

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 10:30:47 PM
tonight's debate: it's hard to debate your dad. older guy usually has authority advantage. #cnn2012 #cnndebate

by Alex Castellanos via twitter 10/11/2012 10:34:17 PM
So what are the contenders eating ahead of the big event? It's mostly healthy choices:

Biden, along with his family and friends, are grilling chicken tonight.. They'll also have spaghetti with marinara sauce and salad. That's according to pool reports.

Ryan will eat salmon and rice, campaign aides said. He had a tuna salad sandwich for lunch.

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 10:39:44 PM
but will he fall off the high wire again? RT @PatrickRuffini: Only 2.5 hours until the last we will hear from Joe Biden the entire campaign.

by Alex Castellanos via twitter 10/11/2012 10:41:00 PM
Afternoon Update: campaigns spin room presence still drastically different t.co

by AdamATCNN via twitter 10/11/2012 10:41:09 PM
"Have you ever known me rope-a-dope?" - Joe Biden making it clear he's going to come out slugging tonight...excellent! #PMTdebate

by Piers Morgan via twitter 10/11/2012 10:44:05 PM
While we approach "Debate Night in America," a quick note about the OTHER big story today: Libya. Here's a look back at the fantastic interview Anderson Cooper did with the mother of Sean Smith, who was killed in the attack.

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 10:45:46 PM
Get ready... only 15 minutes until CNN's special vp #debate coverage begins! #CNNDebate

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 10:46:08 PM
CNN's Athena Jones previews the up-coming vice presidential debate

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 10/11/2012 10:47:18 PM
Discipline could serve @PaulRyan well. at.cnn.com

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 10:47:31 PM
The stage in Danville, Kentucky prior to the only vice presidential debate (Getty Images)

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 10/11/2012 10:56:49 PM
She's the one Republican to know what it's like to debate Joe Biden, but Paul Ryan hasn't sought out advice from Sarah Palin. Check out more from Ryan's exclusive interview with CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash:

(CNN) - Paul Ryan's debate preparations have involved a core team of aides, improvised sessions on his plane, and mock debates in hotels all around the country.
But one thing Ryan did not do to prepare - seek advice from the only other Republican who has faced off against Joe Biden in a vice presidential debate: Sarah Palin....

Full story: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 10:57:45 PM
Two hours until VP debate. Just enough time for Paul Ryan to get in a marathon. #LyinRyan

by Paul Begala via twitter 10/11/2012 10:59:53 PM
A competitive Biden expected Thursday -- per CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin

Danville, Kentucky (CNN) - Senior Democrats are predicting a scrappy competitive debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan when they meet onstage in Kentucky Thursday. But both men are collegial people so don't expect a fight club atmosphere...

Full story: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 10/11/2012 11:02:18 PM
View from the #CNNDebate control room on the air now! p.twimg.com

by Sam Feist via twitter 10/11/2012 11:03:18 PM
predictions? who carries the load? Ryans's 40lb wonk-filled debate prep suitcase or old worn experienced Biden bag? #cnn2012 #cnndebate

by Alex Castellanos via twitter 10/11/2012 11:03:38 PM
JASON WERTH!!!! #Natitude

by Paul Begala via twitter 10/11/2012 11:05:50 PM
#CNN's special VP debate coverage has begun! Tune in to watch on your @CNNMobile app, online at CNN.com or on TV. #CNNDebates

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 11:06:28 PM
Brianna Keilar has behind the scenes info now about Joe Biden's debate prep - watch live on CNN and see more here.

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 11:06:32 PM
CNN's Peter Hamby and Paul Steinhauser give us five things to watch for tonight: Will Biden go where Obama didn't? Details on that and four more: on.cnn.com

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/11/2012 11:06:43 PM
Ahead of last week's first presidential debate, Obama held an edge in the CNN Poll of Polls. Since then, the race has tightened.

CNN's Poll of Polls now shows Romney at 48% and Obama at 47%. Read more at the CNN Polling Center.

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 11:06:54 PM
CNN will again have only post debate poll reported live. Along with focus group showing simultaneous response. Join
Us #cnndebate

by David Gergen via twitter 10/11/2012 11:07:11 PM
What do you want to see in tonight's debate?

by Anderson Cooper via twitter 10/11/2012 11:07:28 PM
CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports Ryan's vice presidential debate prep is as meticulous as he is

Washington (CNN) - Paul Ryan has a constant companion on the campaign trail - a weighty burden he clearly can't live without.

It's an oversized, well-worn brown briefcase that holds about 40 pounds of paperwork that he's been studying nonstop to prepare for his debate with Vice President Joe Biden...

Full story: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

by Dana Davidsen, CNN 10/11/2012 11:09:14 PM
Wanna know what it was like inside Ryan debate prep? Tune into CNN soon. Ryan himself gave me the scoop in an exclusive intv #cnnelection

by Dana Bash via twitter 10/11/2012 11:10:21 PM
Let's look back at past VP debates...

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 11:10:44 PM
Who do you think will win the #VPdebate? Vote on our LIVE Blog: at.cnn.com #CNNDebate

by CNN Politics via twitter 10/11/2012 11:14:28 PM
What will Joe Biden call Paul Ryan at tonight's debate? A campaign aide told CNN National Political Correspondent Jim Acosta that the GOP vice presidential nominee expects to be called "Mr. Ryan," as opposed to "Congressman Ryan" and "Chairman Ryan."

by CNN's Kevin Liptak 10/11/2012 11:15:11 PM
Newlin Hall at Centre College As it starts to fill up. p.twimg.com

by Soledad O'Brien via twitter 10/11/2012 11:15:55 PM
Our reporters are all over the debate hall - follow along with their pictures and bits of information before and during the debate - right here in this live blog...

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 11:17:35 PM
Commenter Jonathan writes:
Any predictions on who's going to win tonight's debate?JonathanOct 11, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Add your comments to the conversation on the right-hand side of this page.

by Gregory Wallace, CNN 10/11/2012 11:17:41 PM
On CNN now - Dana Bash's exclusive report on Paul Ryan's debate prep. See more about it here.

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 11:19:28 PM
Tonight's #VPdebate in Danville KY billed as THRILL IN THE VILLE II, complete with pugilistic-themed poster. #CNNdebate p.twimg.com

by Robert Yoon via twitter 10/11/2012 11:21:06 PM
Remember last week's debate? Here's what Obama said about it recently: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

President Barack Obama conceded in an interview Wednesday his first faceoff with Mitt Romney last week in Denver was a "bad night" for him, but maintained his performance at the debate didn't alter the state of the presidential race.

"Gov. Romney had a good night," Obama said in a sit down with ABC News. "I had a bad night."

by Steve Krakauer, CNN 10/11/2012 11:21:10 PM
Breaking rumor: Team Obama has prepped Biden for tomorrow night's VP debate. #cnn2012

by Alex Castellanos via twitter 10/11/2012 11:24:02 PM