Trump energizes his voters during debate by reminding them they hate Clinton

Source: Kansas City Star

Voters who began the night eager to see Clinton improve her standing maintained she had done well. “Trump from a character standpoint was completely unqualified,” said Thomas Randolph, a student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City law school.

He had been leaning Clinton before the tape was released, but quickly moved solidly into Clinton’s camp when he saw it.

Trump’s ability to solidify his support in Missouri is critical, if not for his own prospects then for other Republicans.

Most politicians in the state believe Trump enjoys a small lead a month before the election, and will likely claim the state’s 10 electoral votes. But they say the weekend’s events could erode Republican enthusiasm in the state, threatening down-ballot candidates such as Sen. Roy Blunt, who is locked in a tight race with Secretary of State Jason Kander.


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