In short , Obama has a great deal riding on Wednesday 's debate , too . Tom Gergen : This may represent Romney 's last big chance to turn around the country . He says the stakes are also sky - high for Obama , even if he wins reelection . Obama needs a big chance to claim broad support for his plans for second term , Gergen said .
Tom Gergen : This may represent Romney 's last big chance to turn around the country . He says the stakes are also sky - high for Obama , even if he wins reelection . Obama needs a big chance to claim broad support for his plans for second term , Gergen said .