Biden, Ryan Square Off Tonight

Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan pull up a couple of chairs for a vice presidential debate that has mushroomed in importance since Mitt Romney ‘s strong showing in the first presidential faceoff. This time, it’s the Obama team looking to put the brakes on the other guy’s momentum. The veep showdown matches up two skilled politicians with strong policy credentials and very different styles. It’s 69-year-old Biden ‘s folksy appeal and solid vice presidential portfolio vs. 42-year-old Ryan’s intensity and extensive knowledge of the federal budget and economy from 14 years in Congress /Associated Press. More here.

• Swing State polls echo national trend: Mitt Romney on the rise /Christian Science Monitor

Question: What does Joe Biden have to do to stop the momentum for Mitt Romney, as a result of his solid performance — and President Obama’s lackluster one — in the first presidential debate?