Who will win Wednesday's presidential debate?

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Two days before the first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, a new poll indicates that most Americans see the GOP challenger as the underdog in the first showdown.

Obama, Romney pitch to veterans in Virginia

(CNN) -- Mitt Romney and Barack Obama courted veterans on Thursday, September 27th in the battleground state of Virginia, appearing in communities that illustrate the state's heavy military presence and its reliance on defense spending for jobs.

President Obama confronts Iran, Syria; UNGA debate opens

UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- Embroiled in his campaign for re-election, President Barack Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in a sweeping speech meant to honor slain Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, confront Iran and Syria, and highlight American involvement in the Middle East.

Obama talks tough on foreign policy at U.N. amid criticism from Romney

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Amid criticism from his Republican opponent that his foreign policy "projects weakness," President Barack Obama confronted Iran and Syria on Tuesday, September 25th and warned those who killed an American diplomat in Libya that they would be held accountable.

Pre-debate punditry in full swing in presidential campaign

(CNN) -- With nine days until the first presidential debate and candidates vying for the prized bloc of undecided voters, surrogates are playing a game of lowering expectations over which candidate holds the advantage going into the face offs.

Presidential candidates gearing up for head-to-head matchups

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- With just 10 days to go before the first presidential debate, both campaigns are weighing what they can do to take advantage of the three head-to-head matchups in October that will help decide the race.