About 1,500 people showed up to demonstrate at the first presidential debate Monday night at Hofstra University on Long Island.
Scenes From Outside The Presidential Debate
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A third party candidate supporter expresses her thoughts on the political system.
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New York State Allies for Public Education protesting high stakes testing.
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Environmentalists make their point in costume.
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A supporter for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.
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Planned Parenthood supporters marching for Hillary Clinton.
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Demonstrators from the Fight for $15 movement, which seeks fair wages and the right to unionize.
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Steven Ruth, Long Island's Red Light Robin Hood, campaigning for state Senate.
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Security was tight though there were fewer protestors than expected.
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A supporter of Green Party candidate Jill Stein speaking to the media.
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