The center of the political universe tonight is Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, as President Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will face off in a town hall format where undecided voters will ask most of the questions tonight.

Once again, there is a very large media filing center that has been set up for the press corps.

Here is a view of my seat and the rows and rows of work space for me and my colleagues:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkOJA_xkawY

Once again there is also a very large area for post-debate reaction, what is called "Spin Alley," where surrogates from both campaigns will try to argue that their man won the debate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKtzwthp4wo

The first debate in Denver turned out to be a big win for Mitt Romney, pushing him up in the polls nationally and in key swing states - we'll see what shakes out tonight.

Oh, and one more thing - there is a special tent across the street.

http://twitpic.com/b4q4fc/full