The Republican candidate’s critics say it all could backfire, elevating Clinton in the eyes of female voters and motivating her base.
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Why it matters: Gun rights divide the candidates
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are on opposite ends on the divisive issue
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Trump has turned over tax returns – for lawsuits and loans
Since 1976, every major party nominee has released the returns, and Clinton has publicly released nearly 40 years’ worth, but Trump continues to hide his from the public.
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Contrasts between candidates extend into post-debate campaigns
Hillary Clinton zeroes in on her rival’s missteps while an unrepentant Donald Trump blames bias and vows harsher attacks.
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Analysis: Debate spotlights Trump’s weaknesses
Brash, unpredictable and volatile, the Republican candidate can’t resist responding to criticism, particularly of his business reputation.
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Some women troubled by Trump’s blunt talk
Even some of his female supporters are uncomfortable with his tendency to belittle.
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Trump suggests he was given a bad microphone
He blames the mic for what some listeners thought were sniffles by Trump during the debate.
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Analysis: Did Trump really just suggest that China should invade North Korea?
‘China should go into North Korea. China is totally powerful as it relates to North Korea,’ the candidate says.
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Reaction from around the world to first presidential debate
Reaction ranges from disappointment to feelings of reassurance.
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Clinton, Trump trade insults, accusations in heated first debate
In the presidential candidates’ first face-to-face encounter, Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton lacks ‘stamina,’ while she cites his attacks on women as ‘pigs, slobs and dogs.’