Vice presidential debates didn’t matter — until the president contracted a deadly virus and might be too sick to attend the next two of his own
Harris and Pence’s camps each recognize that a future president could be on stage. And they anticipate a more orderly event after the president’s constant outbursts interrupted the flow in Cleveland and made it exceedingly difficult to follow.
New safety precautions will serve as a visual reminder of the virus that’s consumed the country. The Commission on Presidential Debates approved plans for plexiglass barriers between Pence, Harris and moderator Susan Page. The candidates were moved from 7 feet to 13 feet apart. Biden’s camp supported the moves, which came under scrutiny from Trump officials, despite Pence's leadership on the coronavirus task force that advocates for safety measures.
“We’re very cognizant that Pence can’t run from Trump’s record,” a Biden campaign adviser said. “This debate isn't even about him. It’s about their failed record.” sexism or racism, and Harris allies, including top donors and politicians, have issued warnings about how she might be portrayed in the ensuing coverage. On her podcast, Hillary Clinton told Harris she’d face slights to diminish her because she’s a woman.
Meantime, Harris allies stressed the rules and structure of the debate differ from a Senate hearing where she can control the flow of questions like a prosecutor might in a courtroom.
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