it was an a intense study session. we saw as many romney advisers as we've seen at any of the past debate prep sessions many flying in from boston for today's session. i spoke with rob portman of ohio who is playing the role of barack obama throughout the course of the session. he was in full dress as if this would be a true dress rehearsal for monday's debate. some of the top advisers have insisted they're confident over the course of the three debate there's would be a cumulative effect where they could make their candidate seem like a viable alternative. they think they accomplished that in the first debates. they hope to take advantage of the third debate to draw contrasts on issues, not exclusive to foreign policy, but wider issues like leadership, competence and visions for the future. richard? >> a lot of people looking forward to monday's debate there. also, the governor has some plans tonight. see not necessarily going to

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