It was the first direct confrontation between the two most unpopular presidential candidates since public opinion polling began. Donald Trump said he was out campaigning while Hillary Clinton was getting prepared. Clinton compared Trump’s life in private business to her years of experience in public office. It was mostly about personalities and stage presence--while touching on jobs, race and gender.
Clinton, Trump and America's voters: The winners and losers
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