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Pence, Harris spar on plexiglass-divided stage over coronavirus, Supreme Court during VP debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence did not waste time trading fire over President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the idea of packing the Supreme Court, and taxes as they faced off Wednesday night in their first and only debate before the Nov. 3 election.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence did not waste time trading fire over President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the idea of packing the Supreme Court, and taxes as they faced off Wednesday night in their first and only debate before the Nov. 3 election.
The two nominees were significantly more cordial to one another in Utah than Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden were in their first presidential debate last week in Cleveland, though they clashed several times throughout the night when Pence spoke over Harris.
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking. I’m speaking,” Harris said at one point during a discussion on taxes. Pence then shot back: “It’d be important if you said the truth.”
During a spirited opening, Harris and Pence sparred over how the Trump administration has performed during the pandemic.
The debate – the first since the president contracted COVID-19 -- came with Trump temporarily sidelined from the campaign, huddling in the White House after being hospitalized for three days at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as he recovers -- though the president was reportedly considering an appearance in Pittsburgh next week.
Harris and Pence sat at desks on the stage – separated not only by 12 feet of space but also by plexiglass partitions – to try to minimize any potential airborne transmission of the virus. Pence and his team initially objected to the barriers but relented hours before the debate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
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- Liz Peek: Pence wins VP debate -- Harris proves she's not ready to be president.
- Doug Schoen: Harris and Pence at VP debate — winners, losers, and more on style and substance.
- David Bossie: At VP debate, Pence's steady hand vs. the uncertainty of Harris was on full display.
- Harris, Pence disagree over whether justice was served for Breonna Taylor.
- Undecided voters found Harris 'abrasive, condescending' in vice presidential debate: Frank Luntz.
- Who won the debate? Pence-Harris showdown draws range of opinions online.
- Liz Peek: Pence wins VP debate -- Harris proves she's not ready to be president.
- Doug Schoen: Harris and Pence at VP debate — winners, losers, and more on style and substance.
- David Bossie: At VP debate, Pence's steady hand vs. the uncertainty of Harris was on full display.
- Harris, Pence disagree over whether justice was served for Breonna Taylor.
- Undecided voters found Harris 'abrasive, condescending' in vice presidential debate: Frank Luntz.
- Who won the debate? Pence-Harris showdown draws range of opinions online.
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