WASHINGTON: Republican nominee Donald Trump has teased his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to “sleep well” ahead of the first presidential debate next week, which is likely to attract record viewership.
With less than two months before the election, Clinton attended no public events on Tuesday and 70-year-old Trump promptly ridiculed her for taking a break.
“Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary - see you at the debate!” Trump tweeted after it was reported that Clinton has taken a day’s off from her grilling campaign schedule.
It was only the latest dig on 68-year-old Clinton by Trump, who has repeatedly mocked his rival’s ‘stamina,’ although he wished her well after she was diagnosed with pneumonia and left the 9/11 commemoration ceremony.
The first of the series of three presidential debates are scheduled for September 26 in New York. In American presidential elections, a lot depends on performance of a candidate in these debates.
Given the sharp polarisation of voters during the general elections, the first presidential debate is expected to attract a record 100 million viewership, The Hill newspaper said.
{{/usCountry}}Given the sharp polarisation of voters during the general elections, the first presidential debate is expected to attract a record 100 million viewership, The Hill newspaper said.
{{/usCountry}}Trump continued his attempted outreach to African-American voters as he and running mate Mike Pence met with a group of pastors on Wednesday in Cleveland. Polls show Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton with a wide advantage among black voters. African-Americans could prove crucial in several battleground states.