1. Sin City showdown
Las Vegas is expecting to see the most aggressive battle since Mike Tyson bit off Evander Holyfield’s ear as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off in the third and final debate.
Summary
The character of Hillary Clinton that’s revealed to voters is someone that is quite capable of standing up to him and defending American values and reaffirming them.
– Clinton communications chief Jennifer Palmieri, about tonight’s debate
2. Trump’s electoral math verges on impossible
As polls continue to tighten in battleground and typically Republican-leaning states like Arizona, Utah and Texas, the electoral math looks increasingly impossible for Trump.
Summary
Hillary Clinton should have been prosecuted and should be in jail. Instead she is running for president in what looks like a rigged election
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 15, 2016
3. Clinton sees possible wins in blood-red states
A new poll shows Clinton leading in Arizona by five points – yes, you read that correctly – inspiring more than $2m in new advertisements and an appearance by first lady Michelle Obama in Phoenix tomorrow.
Summary
Anticipation is high this year. You can feel the excitement in our volunteers, at phone banks and training. It’s really boosting morale for Democrats and for our supporters here in the state.
– Enrique Gutiérrez, a spokesman for the Arizona Democratic party, in September
4. Trump outlines congressional term limits
Vowing to “drain the swamp” of Washington corruption, Trump has pledged to push for a constitutional amendment to institute term limits on members of Congress.
Summary
Six years for members of the House and 12 years for members of the Senate. Collusion must and will come to an end. It’s time to sweep the corruption out of Washington.
– Donald Trump, on term limits
5. Clinton raises money off Trump’s tweets
The Clinton campaign’s newest fundraising tactic: allowing donors to automatically donate to her campaign every time Trump tweets – even those sent out at 3am.
Summary
Check out our new tool: Every time @realDonaldTrump tweets something offensive, automatically donate. https://t.co/6pWTY4BPhY
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 19, 2016
6. Taco trucks form ‘wall’ in front of Trump hotel
The Culinary Workers Union is building a “wall” of taco trucks outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas – and yes, the trucks will be handing out free tacos in order to support the protest.
Summary
At Culinary Union meeting of former and current Trump workers: "bad bosses make bad presidents" pic.twitter.com/QMqVHm7Eft
— issie lapowsky (@issielapowsky) October 18, 2016
7. ‘Melania Trump’ makes a late-night appearance
Broadway star Laura Benanti made a visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to deliver another impression of Melania Trump, complete with hair-tossing and a vampire accent.
… and another thing:
Nearly one in four millennials would rather have a giant meteor destroy the Earth than see Trump or Clinton elected. https://t.co/TU5y8wIktF
— Scott Bixby (@scottbix) October 19, 2016
