WASHINGTON/DELAWARE Ohio (Oct 21): Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday he would accept the result of the Nov. 8 election - "if I win" - fueling Republican concerns his stance would make it harder for his party to maintain control of Congress. His refusal to commit to accepting the election outcome was the standout remark of the third and final 2016 presidential debate between Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on Wednesday night. He added he would accept "a clear election result, but "reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result. Senator John McCain of Arizona, who lost the 2008 presidential election to Obama, said accepting the election result was "the American way." Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway sought on Thursday to defend Trump, saying in television interviews he was "putting people on notice" about voting irregularities.

Source: The Edge Markets October 20, 2016 23:37 UTC