Donald Trump Sets Tampa Rally in Time for Early Voting's Start

TAMPA, FL — Just in time for the kickoff of early voting in Florida, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Tampa. The New York businessman has scheduled an evening rally at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater.

Trump and Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton have been trading barbs fast and furious as the Nov. 8 general election draws near. During Wednesday’s third and final presidential debate, Trump called Clinton out as a “nasty woman.”

Clinton shot back during a Thursday night roast-style Catholic charity dinner in New York. She poked at the Republican about dismantling a teleprompter during a rally, his alleged treatment of women and his unwillingness to commit to accepting the outcome of the election – whatever it might be.

“Getting through these three debates with Donald has to count as a miracle,” she joked.

Clinton is holding a steady lead in national polls following the three presidential debates. As of Friday, she was up 6.3 percentage points in the RealClear Politics average. In the Sunshine State, the Democrat led by 3.8 percentage points as of Friday, RealClear Politics reported.

Trump’s hoping to close the gap with a heavy rally lineup scheduled. He’s set to make appearances over the weekend in Virginia and Ohio before heading to Tampa Monday, Oct. 24.

Supporters who would like to attend Monday’s rally can get free tickets on Trump’s campaign website. The event at the 4802 U.S. 301 amphitheater is set to begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Early voting also begins in Florida on Oct. 24.

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