massachusetts have said governor romney was not that conservat e conservative. and according to the debate a week and a half ago when governor romney was asked about raising taxes on the rich, he said that i would not do that. when he was asked specifically about certain aspects of the health care plan, he obviously acknowledged in a more mod ral tone. so when take you a look at his record and what he said, the facts pretty much speak for themselves. robert, daniella, thank you both. . if the race is a dead heat, how important is this debate tonight, how important is it for mitt romney to win? i think all these debates are very important. it gives governor romney and opportunity to lay again the choice before the american people. there are huge issues having to do with the future of the