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Debate didn’t change opinions of candidates, students say

Historically, debates have been a helpful way to get a sense of where candidates stand on certain issues. According to students, President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s conversation did not provide much clarity.

President Donald Trump makes a points as Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden listens during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

At their first Presidential debate last night in Cleveland, President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden faced off. Historically, Debates have been a helpful way for the public to get a sense of where candidates stand on certain issues. But the string of Insults and interruptions made much of the conversation nearly impossible to follow. Annie Wei wanted to know whether last night’s debate swayed any USC voters to change who they plan to select on the ballot.