Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are running neck-and-neck. Both are hoping the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Sept. 26 will finally put them over the top.
For Trump, the stage is an opportunity to put past controversial statements behind him and focus on his core message aimed at the struggling middle class. The consummate showman will try to stick to the script and broaden his appeal after another week of comments that pleased his white male base but further alienated many minority voters.
