Trump post-debate blunders lend credence to Clinton victory

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Donald Trump spent Tuesday defending and explaining his performance in the first presidential debate — perpetuating the notion that Hillary Clinton got the best of him.

Clinton was the consensus winner — in most focus groups, snap polls and among most mainstream media opinion makers. She kept Trump off balance, forcing him to fight on unfavorable terrain.

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