Millions of Americans tuned in to the final presidential debate on October 19th 2016. However, for most of those individuals, the ridicule and mudslinging was all too unimpressive.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump faced off in one of the most heated debates in American history. For Trump, this would be his last chance to turn polls and American voters in his favor.

However, the endless banter between the two candidates made Americans skeptical about their selection for office. Very little new information was given by the candidates, despite the myriad questions given by the moderator, Chris Wallace, that stemmed from his own making, as well as from the American people.

The American people who sought answers to relevant political questions regarding supreme court justices, the second amendment, and the Roe v. Wade decision, were merely given name-calling and empty promises.

Clinton answered every question as though she was a pageant star, doing everything “for the children” or “for the next generation”, with little policy or information presented. Whereas, her opponent, Donald Trump, was more blatant in how he avoided questions. For example, he entirely disregarded sexual allegations made about him by numerous women.

Even though the debates have been an utter failure for both candidates, they have reached record views in America, as people have become intrigued by these candidates. The race is very close, and it is unlikely that polls can predict such a close race.

Neither candidate ‘won’ the debate, and polls have showed little change in the few days following the event. However, the only realistic idea of who will become president will come on November 8th when America makes its final decision.