High Stakes Ryan-Biden Bout Could Seal Deal for Romney.....

Unlike the 2008 debate pitting Biden against then Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Biden won’t have to tread carefully this time to avoid the appearance of attacking a female counterpart. Ryan said he expects Biden to come “flying at us” like a “cannonball” on Thursday. Biden is considered a skilled debater with an everyman charm.

Steve Schmidt, a former top adviser to Sen. John McCain, told Politico he expects Biden to try to seize the offensive, predicting he will “be bringing his proverbial nun chucks and brass knuckles.”