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Candidates go for laughs at Al Smith Dinner

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded jabs at the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York. The traditionally comedic evening turned contentious, but would the candidates make good comedians? Plus, independent candidate Evan McMullin is leading the polls in traditionally red state Utah. Jeanne Cummings explains why the Mormon conservative is winning people over.

Candidates go for laughs at Al Smith Dinner

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded jabs at the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York. The traditionally comedic evening turned contentious, but would the candidates make good comedians? Plus, independent candidate Evan McMullin is leading the polls in traditionally red state Utah. Jeanne Cummings explains why the Mormon conservative is winning people over.

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