Under Trump's aggressive "attack," Hillary kept deflecting, trying to steer the topic back to Trump's insulting women remarks.
This time, the mock-debate-trained Trump didn't fall for it, completely ignoring her questions, relentlessly hammering the "email" issue.
The audience could see Hillary was somewhat flustered.
As Trump said, the "tape gate" only proved Trump's character issues, while the "emails" revealed Hillary's competence issues.
Fortunately, Hillary was a veteran politician and ultimately withstood the assault.
Then came audience questions again.
An audience member asked both about their views on "Obamacare."
This question was too sensitive, involving capital and public interests—and those two interests oppose each other.
Hillary and Trump, who had been at each other's throats, immediately became mutually deferential, each urging the other to answer first.
Trump said: "I'm a gentleman; ladies first—you go."
Hillary said: "I'm the senior; newbie first—you go."
In the end, Hillary couldn't out-defer Trump.
She opened: "I admit Obamacare does have issues and needs improvement, but overall, this bill is on the right path."
As soon as Hillary finished, the questioner immediately rebutted: "Is it? The right path? Then how do you explain your husband Bill Clinton once calling Obama's bill very 'crazy'?"
Hillary was stunned; Trump on the side wore a look of enjoying the show.
This was one bitter fruit of frequently changing stances; Hillary, at the campaign's start, was the elite spokesperson, opposing Obamacare like her husband.
But later, after Sanders withdrew, to attract his supporters, Hillary flipped to packaging herself as the middle- and lower-class spokesperson.
Such contradictory behavior made voters see her as spineless, without principles—perhaps a qualified politician, but definitely not a qualified leader.
Being asked this in the debate was also one of Hillary's "unprofessional" bitter fruits.
After thinking, she responded: "I think you might be misinterpreting my husband's meaning; he clarified it's not opposition—just, um, questioning a small part."
Behind her, Trump let out a crisp "Ah", his face full of contempt.
Then it was Trump's turn to answer.
He unhesitatingly said: "Obamacare is completely a huge 'disaster'—because it's unimaginably expensive, costing tens of billions before and after, yet utterly useless."
Trump said in a high-pitched voice: "The first thing I'll do in office is repeal that bill; I have a better plan with more options—you wait and see."
However, when the questioner asked what Trump's plan was, the old guy started deflecting again.
Clearly, he had no so-called plan in his head.
He was just talking nonsense.
In the audience, Ivanka was a bit anxious; sometimes she as his own daughter couldn't tell if her father's "big mouth" was "character setup" or "true nature"?
Next, a hijab-wearing Muslim woman questioned Trump on how he'd handle "Islamophobia" and the issue of banning Muslim entry to the US.
This time, it was Hillary's turn to wear a show-watching expression.
But unexpectedly, Trump had no fear of this question—obviously rehearsed.
He answered swiftly and firmly: "'Islamophobia' is a disgrace. Let's recall the San Bernardino, Orlando attacks—don't those say enough?"
"I'm not against all Muslims; this proposal is just to screen out the extremists among Muslims—they've truly harmed the world and the US."
"I think, as one of the world's largest religious groups, Muslims need to see the problems instead of always complaining why everyone's targeting them."
Trump also said: "Strict vetting of Muslims entering the US is because many radical Islamic terrorists have entered— to protect our American people, we must do this."
Then this guy turned his head, deliberately smiling at the just-laughing Hillary, and said loudly: "I understand Hillary can't attack radical Islamic terrorism—because for 'political correctness,' she won't even say 'radical Islamic terrorists.' She's a true politician—slick, offending no one. But I'm not."
Trump turned back, proudly lifting his head in an arrogant tone: "Only someone like me, not from a politician background, becoming president can fearlessly do what politicians never could. For America's safety, I'm willing to bear infamy."
"What the fuck!" Hillary's eyes widened. "This dog even at this time doesn't forget to step on me?!"
Hillary hurriedly responded: "I've always believed Muslims are part of America. Everyone has a place in the US, and I hope future generations can continue that. I won't oppose for opposition's sake; I won't harm the feelings of millions of Muslims living in the US."
Hillary said, "I've worked with many Muslims, understand their feelings."
Hillary said, "The US cooperates with many Muslim countries—like Saudi, like UAE—but Trump asks 'Why should we cooperate with them?'—truly ridiculous."
Hillary said, "Trump claims it's to protect Americans, unaware his behavior pushes those Muslims with goodwill toward the US to the opposition—exactly a big gift to 'Islamic State (Iran).'"
"Hillary reacted quickly; her response was apt." Sofia praised in front of the TV.
Martin nodded: "In speaking skills and logical thinking, Trump definitely can't match Hillary. He must use his overbearing method to pull Hillary to his level to defeat her."
At this point, another question was thrown at Hillary—this time hitting her biggest sore spot: the "email" scandal.