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Watch: Hillary Clinton’s Rally in Orlando, Florida

Breaking: Hillary Clinton took the stage in Orlando Wednesday afternoon to talk about the economy.

ORLANDO, FL — Hillary Clinton took the stage at Orlando’s Frontline Youth and Family Center Wednesday afternoon as she looked to put some distance between herself and Republican challenger Donald Trump in the polls.

Clinton was up only 1.1 percentage points in national polling data Wednesday, according to Real Clear Politics. In the Sunshine State, the race between her and Trump for the White House is neck-and-neck. A New York Times Upshot/Siena College Florida Poll released Monday only gave Clinton a 1-point lead against Trump in the state.

“Trump has as large a lead among Republicans (78 points) as Clinton does with Democrats (77 points) and independents are evenly split at 34 percent for Trump and 32 percent for Clinton with 18 percent for (Libertarian candidate, former Gov. Gary) Johnson,” Siena College poll director Don Levy said in a statement. Men tend to lean toward Trump with women favoring Clinton, he added.

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Clinton planned to talk about “her vision for an America that is stronger together and an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top,” the Clinton campaign said about Wednesday’s campaign appearance.

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Clinton is struggling against Trump in the central part of Florida, the Siena College poll determined. She also trails the New York businessman in the Tampa Bay area and northern parts of the state. The Democrat, however, has strong support from the southeastern part of the state.

Clinton’s campaign has faced a few recent setbacks, including her abrupt departure from a 9/11 memorial event as she battled pneumonia. Controversy also continues to swirl around her use of a private email server during the time she served as secretary of state.

As Clinton campaigned in Florida Wednesday, Trump was in Ohio stumping for votes. He's expected to make an appearance in Pennsylvania Thursday, as well.

Doors to Clinton’s rally in Orlando opened at noon with a 2 p.m. start time scheduled, according to Clinton's campaign website.

Watch a video of Clinton’s Orlando appearance below:

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