What voters want in Wednesday’s debate

… Obama has opened a modest advantage over Romney since the political conventions ended last month, especially in the battleground states. But as the presidential rivals prepare to face off in the first of three debates, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows Obama with vulnerabilities and Romney with assets — even on the question of whether Americans have become too dependent on the government.

The question: Can the Republican challenger seize on those openings? [cont.]

Susan Page, USA Today