US election 2016: Can either candidate have a good week?

Here's what happened on the campaign trail the week of Aug. 8.
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Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump holds up a sign during a campaign rally at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, Aug. 10, 2016. - REUTERS/Eric Thayer
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Donald Trump has been under attack with his loose words regarding world events lately, leading to condemnation from top figures from his own party.

On Aug. 8, 50 Republican national security experts denounced Trump's presidential candidacy and pledged not to vote for him. 

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