VP debate: Kamala shuts down Pence over ‘sexist’ interuptions as Pence’s pink eye and a fly steal attention ?
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The historic vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris has wrapped up with contentious exchanges over the coronavirus response, the environment, Trump’s taxes, the economy, and foreign policy.
Pence repeatedly went over his allotted time and interrupted Harris on multiple occasions, leading the senator to reprimand him with the words: “Mr Vice President, I am speaking.”
Pence accused Harris of undermining confidence in a Trump coronavirus vaccine, while Harris demanded to know to whom Trump owes money.
Twitter meanwhile was particularly distracted by a large fly that landed on Pence’s head and appeared to stay there for about a minute. There is also speculation that the vice president might be suffering from pink eye.
The VP nominees were face-to-face for the first time in Salt Lake City in what was billed as the most anticipated clash between two running mates in recent memory.
The debate was given approval to go ahead after both candidates returned negative coronavirus tests on Wednesday, and the CDC said Pence was not a "close contact" of Donald Trump.
Pence hits Harris for 'undermining' confidence in possible Covid vaccine and accuses Obama administration of poor response to Swine Flu and leaving national stockpile empty.
Harris speaks of honour of being asked to join Biden ticket.
Biden asked her to serve as they share a common purpose, touts extensive experience.
Pence congratulates Harris on the historic nature of her place on the ticket
A question about transparency is naturally turned to the revelations regarding Trump’s taxes by Harris.
Third topic - the economy.
Harris asked if raising taxes would put the economy at risk.
Harris says Donald Trump measures the economy by how rich people are doing.
Biden will repeal Trump tax cuts and invest in infrastructure and clean energy to create jobs. He will invest in innovation and education.
Pence asked if Americans should brace for an economic recovery that could take more than a year.
Says Americans are better off after the Trump tax cuts. Says that Biden will raise their taxes.
Harris smiles and says: “That’s not what I said”.
Once again Harris tells Pence to not interrupt her.
Clarifies that Biden will not raise taxes on people who earn less than $400,000.
Pence says economic recovery will continue under Trump
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