President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney practiced for their second debate as the economy posted another set of positive numbers just over three weeks from Election Day.
The stakes for Tuesday’s town-hall debate at Hofstra University on New York’s Long Island are particularly high given Romney’s commanding performance and Obama’s lackluster showing in their first encounter — followed by tightening national polls.
After months of firing up core supporters, the two candidates are focusing on undecided voters and independents.
The weak economy has been a compelling issue for Romney and running mate Rep. Paul Ryan.
But recent statistics show slow but steady improvements — including Monday’s report that Americans stepped up their spending at retail businesses in September.
It follows an earlier report showing unemployment falling to 7.8 percent, dipping below 8 percent for the first time since Obama took office.
Obama prepped for the debate at a resort in Williamsburg, Va. Romney did likewise near his Massachusetts home.
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