Las Vegas — Republican Donald Trump and rival Hillary Clinton wade into their last presidential debate on Wednesday night with Trump falling in the polls amid allegations of sexual misconduct and wild charges of a "rigged" US election. With less than three weeks to go before Americans cast ballots November 8, polls show Clinton has widening her lead over the Republican nominee. The 90-minute debate at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada offers Trump what may be his last chance to turn around a campaign that has been battered by a stream of allegations he forced himself on women. "We’ve only just begun to fight, believe me," Trump said while campaigning in Grand Junction, Colorado on Tuesday. "This is our final shot, folks." Clinton has kept a low profile in recent days, shutting herself in with aides at a hotel near her home in Chappaqua, New York, to prepare for the third televised debate of the campaign. Both candidates on Tuesday jetted separately into this gambling and entertain...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.