This presidential election season seems to be made for social media.

While Facebook and Twitter users have been posting memes, praising and griping about the candidates, and arguing with friends and family about the issues for months, last night they took to social media in droves to comment on the first presidential debate.

Republican candidate Donald Trump faced off against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the debate held at Hofstra University.

While Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump sparred over trade, jobs and fighting ISIS, among other topics, Twitter users, who were able to watch the debate live streamed on the site, commented throughout the debate and retweeted  debate points and graphics put out by the campaigns and political parties.

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