WSU students inside the debate hall at Hofstra got to see some real fireworks as Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton had their first face-to-face debate of the election season.
Here’s what some of the students had to say:
U.S. Army Col. Silas Martinez of Beavercreek, industrial psychology doctoral student
“Wonderful opportunity to see democracy in action!”
“The divide between conservatives and liberals was apparent in the audience.”
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Eric Whitt, Fairborn, electrical engineering major
“The new format of this debate was a welcomed change.”
“I feel that both Trump and Hillary have made contact with their viewers. While I stay undecided I do feel that the lead may have swayed in Hillary’s favor. As I can tell Trump attempted to make his best effort to convey his ideas logically, he would get off subject and result (in) a not fact-based defense.”
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Dominic Giannuzzi, Huber Heights, financial services major
“I think that each candidate could’ve answered their questions with more subsistence than they did.”
“Also the loud crowd was extremely saddening.”
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Emily Whittaker, Centerville, communications
“I thought Hillary sounded very rehearsed and was focused on making jokes toward Trump. I thought Trump dropped the ball on this one. There were problems with his mic so he was hard to hear but I don’t think tonight was the time or place to act arrogant.”
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