HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) 鈥 U.S. President and his Republican rival, former President , met for of the 鈥 a chance for the candidates to try to reshape the political narrative and persuade undecided voters.

Thursday鈥檚 90-minute debate was held in Atlanta and hosted by CNN. Americans with varying opinions on the nation's most pressing issues gathered at venues across the country for watch parties.

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