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First presidential debate: Trump and Clinton clash over moderator Lester Holt — live | First presidential debate: Trump and Clinton clash over moderator Lester Holt — live |
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head in the first presidential debate tonight. A record audience of 100m viewers is expected to watch. | Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head in the first presidential debate tonight. A record audience of 100m viewers is expected to watch. |
The Democratic candidate will seek to provoke her Republican rival into one of his characteristic outbursts, while Mr Trump’s aim must be to show he can maintain a presidential air. | The Democratic candidate will seek to provoke her Republican rival into one of his characteristic outbursts, while Mr Trump’s aim must be to show he can maintain a presidential air. |
Either way, with Ms Clinton holding only a razor-thin edge in the polls over her opponent, it is sure to be gripping television and a potentially pivotal moment in the election race. | Either way, with Ms Clinton holding only a razor-thin edge in the polls over her opponent, it is sure to be gripping television and a potentially pivotal moment in the election race. |
It begins at 9pm local time (2am BST) but you can follow all the developments right here. | It begins at 9pm local time (2am BST) but you can follow all the developments right here. |
Please allow a moment for the live blog to load. | Please allow a moment for the live blog to load. |