Much heat but not much light in first debate

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Monday night’s first presidential debate at Hofstra University was not an edifying affair. Nor, although it was often fiery, did it appear to incinerate either candidate. The impact will become clear in polls in coming days, but it is unlikely that the debate will sink one campaign or the other.

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