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“Bad things happen in Philadelphia, bad things.” So said President Donald Trump near the end of an ugly presidential debate Tuesday night. Trump also referenced the Proud Boys, a far-right group with a visible presence in Philadelphia, as he again refused to clearly condemn white supremacists. The comment about “bad things” (coming soon to a Philly T-shirt near you) came as Trump sought to sow doubt about the integrity of November’s election, baselessly claiming there is a threat of widespread fraud while citing two examples from Pennsylvania as evidence. In both cases, he misled viewers or exaggerated his claims. Philly came first. “I am urging my supporters to go into the polls and watch very carefully, because that’s what has to happen.