US presidential debate LIVE: Clinton banks on experience, Trump focuses on calling her ‘liar’

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton take their seats at the start of their presidential town hall debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., October 9, 2016. (Source: REUTERS/Jim Bourg)

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump warred over the women, Obamacare, emails, tax provisions, Syria, Russia and energy policies at the second presidential debate in Missouri on Sunday (Eastern time). Both the candidates were better prepared than the previous debate. Trump blamed Hillary Clinton’s “bad judgement” for Syria and her other policies and called her a liar for the most part of the debate. He also said that she was “talk” and “words” and no work. Hillary Clinton fought against all his accusations with facts and references to her 30 years of public service.

Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump did not have the written discipline to be the president. She also said that many citizens were afraid of his presidency with people fearing they would have to leave the country if he comes to power.

Citizen questions were about rampant Islamaphobia, energy policies and tax provisions.

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The second presidential debate became extremely crucial in light of the 2005 tapes of Donald Trump where he is heard making lewd comments on women. Many Republicans, former and currently elected withdrew support for Trump. The candidate, however, remained defiant and said he would not quit the presidential race.

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President Barack Obama feels that Trump should not be considered in the election. He said, “It tells you that he’s (Trump) insecure enough that he pumps himself up by putting other people down.”

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Trump has also lost many followers but it has not stopped him. Trump in his tweets suggest that he is not going to stop with these controversies.

Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/WAZiGoQqMQ

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2016

The media and establishment want me out of the race so badly – I WILL NEVER DROP OUT OF THE RACE, WILL NEVER LET MY SUPPORTERS DOWN! #MAGA

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2016

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Donald Trump spoke for a total of 40 minutes and 10 seconds, while Hillary Clinton spoke for 39 minutes 5 seconds.

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