Pence, Harris address racism, Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate

In stark contrast to last week’s presidential debate, the VP candidates address a range of issues, and kept dialogue civil. — Donald J. Trump October 8, 2020 Biden opposed Trump’s decision to restrict flights from China, claiming it was “hysterical”, Pence said 21:48 ET- Harris challenges Pence on Trump’s handling of trade with China The president lost his trade fight with China and has lost more jobs than any other US president, Harris said, leaving young Americans coming out of college worrying about whether they will be able to find jobs and many Americans worrying about paying rent. It's Mostly False: https://t.co/kp3bJhURhp #VPDebate — PolitiFact October 8, 2020 21:35 ET – Analysis: Compliments as a debate staple “Saying something nice about your opponent, as Pence did in congratulating Harris on the ‘historic nature’ of her nomination, has become a feature of debates in recent years,” says Al Jazeera debate analyst Alan Schroeder. “It’s not a bad idea, especially in a time of polarisation – and especially after Trump’s nastiness toward Biden last week.” 21:33 ET – ‘You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts’ 21:33 ET – Pence warns Joe Biden would raise Americans’ taxes, Harris corrects him “On day one, Joe Biden is going to raise your taxes,” Pence said. 21:30 ET – Analysis: Pence’s difficult coronavirus task “Pence has an almost impossible job defending the White House’s response to the pandemic,” Al Jazeera debate analyst Alan Schroeder argues, “but when he uses a phrase like ‘you’ll always be in our hearts and prayers,’ it’s more insulting than comforting.” 21:25 ET – Pence addresses questions about Rose Garden event The White House Rose Garden event where President Trump announced Amy Coney Barrett as his Supreme Court nominee has been pinpointed as the event responsible for the spread of coronavirus among the White House staff.