Viewpoint: October 2, 2012 - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports

Five weeks from now, Americans go to the polls to choose the presidential candidate they believe will move the country in the right direction. It has been a hotly contested and tight race. Polls show most voters already know whether they are going to cast a ballot for President Barack Obama or GOP candidate Mitt Romney.

But, there are small number of voters still undecided and their decision could have a lot of sway given the close race. If you're undecided, Wednesday night is a chance to hear from the candidates first hand as they square off in their first of three televised debates.

Even if you're not undecided, it's a great opportunity to confirm your choice, hearing from the candidates on a number of domestic issues from healthcare to the role of government. You can catch the debate on WAFB at 8 p.m. Afterwards, we invite you to post your comments on our Facebook page. It's an important night and we'd like hear what you think about it.