Jennifer AnistonYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. IT’S RYAN VS. OBAMA IN IOWA – SORT OF
Paul Ryan, Romney’s new No. 2, campaigns in Des Moines at 2 p.m. and the president does the same in Council Bluffs at 12:25 p.m. as the front lines in the battle for the White House briefly shift to the Midwest.
2. WHAT A “GAME-CHANGER” CAN MEAN TO A CAMPAIGN
After McCain’s choice of Palin four years ago, the question being asked is if the No. 2 spot on a presidential ticket makes any real difference to voters in the long run. Political experts are dubious.