(VOVworld) – US Presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump laid out contrasts with each other’s policies at their first debate on Monday night (local time) at Hofstra University in New York.
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| Hillary Clinton during the debate (Photo: Reuters) |
Clinton was said to have given more impressive performance during the 90-minute talk, which focused on America's direction, achieving prosperity, and securing the country. They answered in general without detailing any specific tax plans for the wealthy. The two candidates addressed each other’s weaknesses, instead of matters that concern most Americans.
A record 100 million viewers were glued to the first debate. According to a quick survey conducted by the website fortune.com right after the debate, Clinton won 54% of the votes and Trump won 45%.
Clinton and Trump are scheduled to debate at 2 more live events before the November 8th election, at Washington University in Missouri and Las Vegas University in Nevada. The vice-presidential debate will take place in Longwood University in Virginia.