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First presidential debate - as it happened: Hillary Clinton comes out on top as defensive Donald Trump flounders

The two rivals went head-to-head in the first of three Presidential debates

Justin Carissimo
New York
,Rachael Revesz,Feliks Garcia
Tuesday 27 September 2016 07:37 BST
The First US Presidential Debate - in 90 seconds

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in their first debate since becoming the presidential nominees.

The candidates entered the debate in a near dead heat as polls showed Ms Clinton's lead all but disappear. But Ms Clinton may see a boost after tonight's performance, during which Mr Trump appeared underprepared.

Mr Trump repeatedly resorted to the version of himself present during the Republican primaries, as he continuously interrupted Ms Clinton and continued to repeat falsehoods.

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