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Clinton, Trump debate tonight: Here are hot topics on Facebook

By Lynn Sweet

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate for the first time Monday night at Hofstra University in New York. Facebook looked at what issue folks across the nation were talking about ahead of the showdown, charting entries between Aug. 25 and Sept. 24.

What is interesting: immigration does not crack the top five.

Top five most talked about political topics on Facebook in the U.S.

Racial Issues
Homeland Security & Terrorism
Government Ethics
The Economy
Religion

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