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Contrasts between candidates extend into post-debate campaigns

by Philip Rucker, Robert Costa and Matea Gold The Washington Post September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton zeroes in on her rival’s missteps while an unrepentant Donald Trump blames bias and vows harsher attacks.

by Dan Balz The Washington Post September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

Brash, unpredictable and volatile, the Republican candidate can’t resist responding to criticism, particularly of his business reputation.

With the political parties battling for control of Congress, the race between Emily Cain and Bruce Poliquin is seen as an important toss-up.

by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

But it is a main driver of the government’s long-term budget problems.

by JULIE PACE Associated Press September 27, 2016November 30, 2016

Even some of his female supporters are uncomfortable with his tendency to belittle.

by DAVID BAUDER Associated Press September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

It beats the previous debate record of 80.6 million viewers set when Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan squared off in 1980.

by John Voskuhl Bloomberg September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

During Monday’s debate, Hillary Clinton called out Donald Trump for paying no federal income taxes on some of his returns.

by Associated Press September 27, 2016November 30, 2016

He blames the mic for what some listeners thought were sniffles by Trump during the debate.

by Anna Fifield The Washington Post September 27, 2016November 30, 2016

‘China should go into North Korea. China is totally powerful as it relates to North Korea,’ the candidate says.

by Associated Press September 27, 2016November 30, 2016

Reaction ranges from disappointment to feelings of reassurance.