Save the Date: debates determine the political tide, so put these on you calendar

BRIAN SNYDER—Reuters
A worker walks across the stage to prepare for the first presidential debate Sept. 26at Hofstra University in Hempstead

October will a month of debates as candidates pull into the homestretch and hope to turn voters to their camp. Mark these on your calendar to get a closer look at the candidate on the November 8 ballot. Oct. 4 — Mike Pence and Tim Kaine Vice Presidential DebateOct. 9 — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Presidential DebateOct. 11 — Gov. Pat McCrory and Attorney General Roy Cooper Gubernatorial DebateOct. 13 — Sen. Richard Burr and Deborah Ross Senatorial DebateOct. 16 — Gov. Pat McCrory and Attorney General Roy Cooper Gubernatorial Debate