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Televised debates are a widely-watched and important staple of US presidential campaigns, and have been since 1960.
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Both candidates have debate experience, but their contrasts will be on full display for US voters.
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US sports betting companies are offering free-to-play contests on what will happen at Tuesday’s presidential debate.
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