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Presidential debate takes on an acrid tone from the opening minute | Takeaways

The president and former vice president share a mutual dislike and differ starkly in style and substance. All of that was evident from the outset on the Cleveland stage.

President Donald Trump (right) and former Vice President Joe Biden (left) participate in the first presidential debate with moderator Chris Wallace on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump (right) and former Vice President Joe Biden (left) participate in the first presidential debate with moderator Chris Wallace on Tuesday.Read moreOlivier Douliery / Pool via AP
    by Bill Barrow and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
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