Donald Trump sets the tone for Republican party debate

Terror in Paris and California is stoking the increasingly apocalyptic rhetoric of prospective US presidential candidates ahead of both parties’ debates this week, writes Bette Browne

THE Paris attacks and the California massacre that have sent shockwaves through America and inflamed the political discourse will dominate the final public debates this year among the Democratic and Republican candidates in the race for the White House.

National security, gun control, and the fight against terrorism can be expected to spark sharp exchanges among candidates, with Republicans first off tomorrow night.