What Romey needs to do in the debates:

Everything. Romney needs to do everything. (You think with all the time/money he's spent, he would have done something for his campaign, but no, no he hasn't.)

Romney needs to:

• 1. Give us a plan
• 2. Convince us that it's the best option
• 3. Tell us how he'll get it passed (it's more likely if he wins that Republicans will keep control of the House and get control of the Senate, so this is less crucial than Obama)
• 4. Convince us that now is the time to "tighten our belts" (ie the economy won't be damaged when he implements his plan

It's a good thing Romney has three debates....

What Romney does NOT need to do

Go after Obama aggressively. Gingrich (whom I hate) recommends this. So does his base. But really, seeing more Obama attacks isn't going to convince me to vote for you Romney. You need to build yourself up, not tear Obama down. (The case against Obama has been made...many times...repeatedly.)

Be likeable/inspirational The harder you try, the more you come across as a fake televangelist. Obama doesn't try to be likeable/inspirational, that's why he succeeds and you don't. What you need Romney is to be yourself. Be practical. Explain your solutions.

Soon/Eventually: What Obama needs to do in the debates (and the major reason I haven't decided to vote Obama yet.)