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8 times Hillary Clinton crushed it during the first Democratic showdown

It was Hillary's stage the other candidates just stood on it

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Even Donald Trump had to agree that Hillary Clinton rocked the first Democratic debate. Clinton consistently came across as competent and comprehensive — and based on the huge bursts of applause she won the crowd over on issues like gun control, education and immigration. Check out our supercut of Clinton’s best moments.

By Asha Parker

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