Clinton confidence, Trump trepidation beginning to show

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LAS VEGAS — There’s a giddiness that sets in for campaigns that sense victory, and a stubborn defiance that lurks for campaigns headed south.

That was the difference between Hillary Clinton, leading in the polls with another solid debate performance under her belt; and Donald Trump, who delivered his best performance to date, but fell short of altering the trajectory of the race.

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