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that out, that people are angry.”

In their struggle for the upper hand on national security, Clinton and Trump have emphasized strikingly different themes.

Trump wants to be seen as the cunningly unpredictable strongman who will eliminate terrorism and make the military “so strong,” while Clinton offers her experience as the calm, conventional commander-in-chief.

Clinton has accused the business tycoon of fear-mongering and of painting the military as gutted and worn out.

“America’s strength doesn’t come from lashing out,” she said in her acceptance speech Thursday. “Strength relies on smarts, judgment, cool resolve and the precise and strategic application of power.”

But Clinton’s résumé, including her stints as secretary of state, New York senator, and First Lady, could work against her.

Trump’s outsider image appeals to more than just poor white men in the Rust Belt region enamored with racist rhetoric, opposition to trade deals like NAFTA and TPP, and promises to bring back jobs.

The reality TV star could widen his appeal if he reins in his rhetoric, which doesn’t seem likely after asking Russia to hack his opponent and his promise Friday to “take the gloves off,” saying “Trump is gonna be no more Mr. Nice Guy.”

The billionaire could draw women and minority voters by putting his wife and daughters out on the campaign trail more, Caputo added.

“He still has to convince independents and some Republicans and Democrats that he can govern and that he’s a reasonable person,” Caputo said.