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The race for the White House is entering the crunch time for the candidates, as several polls in important swing states are trending for President Barack Obama over GOP rival Mitt Romney.
With the first presidential debate looming next week, how important is it for Romney to shine? Democratic analyst Jason Grill and GOP strategist Annie Presley debate that question themselves in this week’s Hot Topic.