8-Amat Trump v Clinton: Who won the debate?

Trump v Clinton: Who won the debate?

     Everyone was looking forward to yesterday's presidential debate featuring the two runner-ups Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton.The prospect that any significant portion of what is sure to be a massive television audience emerged from the evening with any change of opinion, however, is unlikely.If Mr Trump's overarching goal was to offer a performance that would allow him to cobble together an electoral majority on election day, then his sometimes glowering, often aggressive performance will fall far short.Team Clinton, on other hand, has to view this as an opportunity missed. Her supporters were hoping for a political kill shot that would push Mr Trump's remaining supporters toward the exit and turn the last month of the campaign into a glorified mop-up operation.Another telling exchange during the debate was when Mr Trump was asked by an audience member to address the issue of Islamophobia.Given everything that transpired over the 90 minutes, how the debate looked - including the style and demeanour of the participants - seems somewhat insignificant. On the other hand, it contributes to the lasting impression viewers take away from the proceedings.