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Donald Trump aides and supporters on Tuesday defended his debate performance, arguing the GOP presidential nominee made a damaging case against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the first half-hour while beating expectations.
Trump backers generally stopped short of claiming an outright victory, however, and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill gave his first one-on-one debate performance dim reviews.
The behind-the-scenes takes from Trump backers and Republican lawmakers suggested many in the GOP do not believe their candidate scored much of a victory at Monday night’s encounter at Hofstra University.
Instead, they suggested the debate may not have moved the needle much in the presidential race, despite all the hype around it — and that Trump scored important points early in battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Ohio with his emphasis on the downside of free trade deals.
A Trump aide and two strategists who back the GOP nominee all independently highlighted the exchange on trade.
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Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/298178-team-trump-debate-wont-move-needle-in-race-for-white-house
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Rasmussen has Clinton +1 in today's gen election poll. Thursday, September 29
Rasmussen had Trump +5 in the gen election poll one week ago, Thursday, September 22
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