Politics: Afternoon Edition: Get ready for the debate with WonkFix

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 HEADLINES Get ready for the debate with WonkFix It's one of the most important days of the election cycle. The Fix's Chris Cillizza and Wonkblog's Ezra Klein previewed the politics and policy of tonight's debate on a Google Hangout. » Read full article The risk and reward of deploying Joe Biden Defenders say gaffes show vice president's authenticity; critics contend he's a punch line. » Read full article THE FIX: Republican brand still suffers A new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows their brand is worse than it was in 2008. » Read full article THINK TANKED: 7 questions that should be asked tonight (and probably won't) Here are seven questions that policy experts think should be asked, but probably won't. » Read full article What a Romney administration economic team might look like With high-stakes budget talks on the horizon, Romney might turn to ally Rob Portman for Treasury secretary. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) expressing skepticism that an Obama video much-hyped by Drudge would have any impact on the campaign: "What's the 'So what' of this video? I don't think it's going to really go anywhere." MULTIMEDIA Video: The debate you�ve already seen The Washington Post video team pulled together some footage from speeches by the candidates to give you a preview of what the rivals' first head-to-head meeting could be like. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy