In this July 24, 2012, photo, President Barack Obama speaks at a fundraising event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. Stubbornly close and deeply divisive, the presidential race throttles into its last 100 days as an enormous clash over economic vision, likely to come down to fall debates, final unemployment numbers and fierce efforts to mobilize voters. It may seem like an election for the whole nation but only about eight states will decide who wins the White House. Polling shows the contest between Obama and Republican Mitt Romney remains remarkably static across the country and in the key states, even as both men and their allies pour money into largely negative television advertising to sway opinions. The two candidates will intensify their time before voters in the weeks ahead, knowing much of the public will not truly start paying attention until after Labor Day. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. MEDICARE TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR ROMNEY, RYAN
The Republicans hold a town hall with New Hampshire voters and hope to assuage skittish seniors.
2. BLUE MONDAY: WHEN THE WEEK STARTS WITH A STOCK SLUMP
The first day of the week is the only one when the market is more likely to fall than to rise.