Supporter of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan, Sam Adams, gives the thumbs up to a passing motorist in Danville, Kentucky, October 10, 2012. REUTERS/John Gress
I spent today getting ready for the vice-presidential debate in Danville, Kentucky. Oh, I forgot the 6 hours it took to travel to the middle of nowhere!

Women walk down a street in Danville, Kentucky, October 10, 2012. U.S. vice presidential debates usually don't matter much, but the October 11 showdown held in the small town may be different REUTERS/John Gress

Beaverly Barry picks up a poster in Danville, Kentucky, October 10, 2012, commemorating the vice-presidential debate that will take place on Thursday night. REUTERS/John Gress
This article was written by John Gress