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Obama <3 Clinton: ‘First ladies – we rock’

The big guns.
The big guns. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

1. 'Yes, she's my friend'

Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared together on the campaign trail in a show of sisterhood that not so long ago might have seemed far-fetched. “If people want to know,” said Obama, “yes, she’s my friend.”

‘Hillary doesn’t play’

Now it doesn’t seem far-fetched.
Now it doesn’t seem far-fetched. Photograph: Andrew Harnik/AP

2. ‘I want to get real’

Hillary has done her job. Now we need to do our job and get her elected. Because here’s where I want to get real: if Hillary Clinton does not get elected president, it will be on us.

– Michelle Obama

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4. ‘The biggest fuck you ever’

Trump twice tweeted a recording of leftie film-maker Michael Moore explaining his appeal with some working-class voters. “Trump’s election is going to be the biggest fuck you ever recorded in human history,” Moore said.

Former Miss Finland is 12th accuser

Another Tuesday night in New York.
Another Tuesday night in New York. Photograph: Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty Images

'I am your voice'

5. Inside 'Bill Clinton Inc'

In three stops in Ohio, Trump flogged an internal Clinton memo from 2011, released by Wikileaks, describing a permeable membrane between the Clinton foundation and Bill Clinton’s personal wealth.

‘For-profit activities’

Doing good AND doing well.
Doing good AND doing well. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

6. Melania Trump finds a mission

I will focus on helping women and children, and also about social media. In the 21st century, what’s going on, it’s very hurtful to children. To some adults as well, but we need to take care of children.

– Melania Trump

7. The Generation ‘meh’ vote

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