“This one is important if Trump is going to have any chance to get back into this race,” said Republican strategist Charlie Black. Trump’s White House bid has been marked by personal squabbles and controversial comments about immigration and minorities. Obama said Tuesday that Trump needs to “stop whining” and make his case to voters. Republicans who have watched Trump repeatedly shoot himself in the foot said the debate was a chance to appear presidential. “Trump needs to make a real closing argument and stop the personal attacks and come across like a commander-in-chief,” Republican strategist Scott Reed said.

Source: Huffington Post October 19, 2016 22:07 UTC