Media thumps Trump, but polls show he's winning big
Much of the negative media attention has been built around a single poll in the immediate aftermath of the debate, by CNN/ORC.
Rumors of Donald Trump’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated.
Ever since rival Carly Fiorina was widely perceived to have bested Trump at the second GOP debate in California on Sept. 16, media outlets have been lining up to suggest that the front-runner is waning.
Trump has hit back with characteristic vigor. But he has a point, independent observers say.
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