6:20 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “Spoiler Alert! G.O.P. Fighting Libertarian’s Spot on the Ballot”

Washington Post: “Presidential Contest Tight Nationally Ahead of Second Debate”

Wall Street Journal: “Ryan Says GOP Win Would Spur a Tax Deal”

Associated Press: “This Time, Voters Pose the Debate Questions”

Politico: “The IRS’s ‘Feeble’ Grip on Big Political Cash”

The Hill: “Dem, GOP Insiders Expect Better Debate Performance from Obama”