President bush asians are in final stages. Of course the lights are set to go on at 9 oclock tonight with Hillary Clinton and do and trump of course facing off for the very first time. We met a student who attends college here at hofstra from northeast philadelphia and she says this will be an experience she will never forget. Well, its chaotic but its a great experience. As a journalism Political Science major this is like the olympics for me. Its really such a unique opportunity for students and it gives them a chance to understand they can be part of history, you can you know, they dont have to just watch it from a distance, they can play a part. And the dynamics heading into tonights all important president ial debate are starting to take shape. Several new polls have come out in the last 24 hours then really show just how tight this race is. Many of the National Polls are frankly as tight as it gets razor thin margins and its playing out in the battleground states. A new cnn poll
For 90 minutes trading shots on all manner of issues both domestic and foreign, controversies including her emails and his tax returns, but one of the more interesting exchanges of the night came on the discussion of the socalled birth they are movement. Donald trumps involvement in questioning obamas birth, where he was born and thus was he actually qualified to be president of the united states. Listen to this exchange. She has really started his political activity based on this racist lie that our first black president was not an american citizen. I was the one that got him to produce the birth certificate, and i think i did a good job. Secretary clinton also fought it. I mean, now everybody shell say thats not true. Its true. Reporter i think its fair to say that supporters of both candidates will draw from that exchange what they wanted to draw, that is, they will affirm their preexisting views on that patter but certainly one of a number of spirited he can changes throughout the
Clinton was preparing as recently as this afternoon, near the debate site. We are feeling great. Hillary has really prepared for this, its something shes taking very seriously. She sees this as a huge opportunity tonight to speak to millions of voters about her plans of what she would do as their president. Reporter in the spin room we also found basketball coach and trump supporter bobby knight. Ive been around donald trump long enough to know that here is a smart man and here is a tough man. And those are ingredients that i think we have to have. Reporter when it comes to advice for the big game, he takes a less is more approach for trump on disagreeing with secretary clinton. I think my responsibility is just to say, you know, i really dont agree with your thoughts, but you have the right to think what you want to think, and leave it go at that. Reporter perhaps easier said than done. This debate happens in just a few hours in the building behind me. But outside of that, and outside
The world and thats just the scene outside. Take a look at the scene inside. This is the Media Filing Center a cavern building where thousands of reporters have come. They have been here 24 hours a day for the last couple of days blogging, broadcasting, writing, reporting the events of this incredibly consequential event up to and including as it plays out tonight and of course all of them will be analyzing what happens here tonight as it happens but sharrie, everyone is really interested in that picture donald trump, Hillary Clinton on the same stage. Yeah, and there absolutely is a process and a structure as to how things will flow tonight. At this point we know the positions of where the candidates will stand. We also know that during this 90 minute debate they want to try to be as fair as possible so that each candidate gets an opportunity to get their message out. We also know who will take the first question tonight. When the clock strikes 9 00 and those lights go on the debate w
Had before, then he should tell us what his alternative would be, but its like his plan to defeat isis. He said its a secret plan, but the only secret is that he has no plan. So we need to be more precise in how we talk about these issues. People around the world follow our president ial campaigns so closely. Trying to get hints about what we will do. Can they rely on us . Are we going to lead the world with strength and in accordance with our values . Thats what i intend to do. I intend to be a leader of our country people were count on both here at home and around the world to make decisions that will further peace and prosperity, but also stand up to bullies, whether theyre abroad or at home. We cannot let those who would try to destabilize the world to interfere with american interests and security your two minutes is any opportunities at ale. Lester, one thing. Quickly. I will go quickly. Hillary will tell to you go to her website and read all about how to defeat isis which she co