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Podcasts Take Two
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tread fine lines tonight
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Sep 26, 2016
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tread fine lines tonight
The two have long struggled with high negative marks. Tonight, their biggest challenge might be playing down the attributes voters find odious.
People pose for a photo kneeling near a bus adorned with photos of candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump before the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
People pose for a photo kneeling near a bus adorned with photos of candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump before the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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The two have long struggled with high negative marks. Tonight, their biggest challenge might be playing down the attributes voters find odious.

Tonight, millions will turn their attention to Hofstra University in New York, where the stage is set for what could be one of the most-watched presidential debates in history.

The forum comes on the heels of a Bloomberg poll showing nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in a dead heat. Viewership tonight could surpass the 46-million household record set in 2012 by Mitt Romney and President Obama.

For a California view, Take Two spoke with two guests:

  • Thad Kousser, professor of political science at UC San Diego
  • Mike Madrid, Republican strategist