<i>InvestmentNews</i> readers weigh in on the final presidential debate
Twitter followers respond to the candidates' positions in the final presidential debate before the Nov. 8 election.
When Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took the stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Oct. 19, the economy, health care and immigration were big topics of conversation. InvestmentNews staff and readers shared their reactions to the candidates’ comments on Twitter using the hashtag #INDebate16.
Debate strategy:
Trump: Don’t act insane.
Clinton: Don’t break the law.
Me: Tweet it. #INDebate16— Jeff Benjamin (@Jeff_Benjamin) October 20, 2016
It’s go time #INDebate16 #debate pic.twitter.com/Yp2iQEzpxL
— Brian Hart (@BrianHartPR) October 20, 2016
Clinton wants a Supreme Court that stands up for people versus powerful interests (to not reverse marriage equality or Roe) #INDebate16
— Christina Nelson (@NelsoninNewYork) October 20, 2016
The purpose of #SCOTUS is to uphold the 2nd amendment, be pro-life, and conservative @realDonaldTrump #INDebate16
— Carolyn McClanahan (@CarolynMcC) October 20, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump‘s initial SCOTUS answer was his most reasonable and well-delivered of the debate season. #indebate16
— Mark Schoeff Jr. (@MarkSchoeff) October 20, 2016
Immigration — don’t think I can type a thing you haven’t already heard. Summary: Trump No, Clinton Some. Get to the economy! #INDebate16
— Christina Nelson (@NelsoninNewYork) October 20, 2016
‘Bad hombres.’ Trump kind of speaks Spanish.
Could it boost his numbers with Hispanics?#INDebate16 #debate— Jeff Benjamin (@Jeff_Benjamin) October 20, 2016
#INDebate16 Clinton said Trump went to Mexico and "choked" by not discussing the wall with the Mexican president followed by Twitter war.
— Mary Beth Franklin (@MBFretirepro) October 20, 2016
I thought Hillary would try to "run out the clock" with a safe, boring performance, but she’s as fired up as I’ve seen her #INDebate16
— Brian Hart (@BrianHartPR) October 20, 2016
Who will be the winner of the presidential election? 52.4% of financial advisers say @HillaryClinton #INdebate16 pic.twitter.com/UbS2wmdEv0
— InvestmentNews (@newsfromIN) October 20, 2016
Trump "Putin has no respect for this person." Clinton – "At least I won’t be a puppet." #INDebate16 #debate #zing
— Carolyn McClanahan (@CarolynMcC) October 20, 2016
Both @realDonaldTrump and @HillaryClinton are doing well tonight. He looks vaguely presidential. She’s tough and resilient. #indebate16
— Mark Schoeff Jr. (@MarkSchoeff) October 20, 2016
Yay! The ECONOMY! @StephanieKelton is waiting. #INDebate16
— Carolyn McClanahan (@CarolynMcC) October 20, 2016
#INDebate16 Clinton’s says Trump plan will be trickle down economics on steroids. Trump counters her plan will be massive tax increase.
— Mary Beth Franklin (@MBFretirepro) October 20, 2016
Clinton: Won’t raise taxes for anyone making $250K or less. Will not add a penny to the debt. Trump will add $20T to debt. #INDebate16
— Christina Nelson (@NelsoninNewYork) October 20, 2016
#INDebate16 Trump calls Obamacare the worst health care at the most expensive price. We have to repeal it.
— Mary Beth Franklin (@MBFretirepro) October 20, 2016
Who are financial advisers voting for? 46.5% say @realDonaldTrump #INdebate16 pic.twitter.com/x0B0BTh37E
— InvestmentNews (@newsfromIN) October 20, 2016
#INDebate16 Clinton says she won’t cut Social Security benefits and would expand to help women caregivers & widows. Will raise taxes.
— Mary Beth Franklin (@MBFretirepro) October 20, 2016
Who won the final presidential debate? #INDebate16
— InvestmentNews (@newsfromIN) October 20, 2016
#INDebate16 our long national nightmare of presidential debates is over. Saving the best for last. Third time was the charm!
— Mary Beth Franklin (@MBFretirepro) October 20, 2016
Thanks, all, very kindly for talking with @newsfromIN and your adviser friends tonight and throughout #INDebate16. It’s been engaging & fun!
— Christina Nelson (@NelsoninNewYork) October 20, 2016
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