Topic is Climate Change. Pence says the President has been listening to science and slammed Biden/Harris for potential to rejoin Paris Climate Accord and abolish use of fossil fuels. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Harris, "Joe Biden will not ban fracking, that is a fact." in response to claims by Pence. Also promises the Biden administration will not tax people making under $400,000. "We will re-enter the climate agreement with pride," Harris said.#KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Topic is Foreign Relations. Pence spoke to the previous topic then said, "First and foremost China is to blame for the Corona Virus." Harris mentioned Obama/Biden's structures for disease control and blamed Pence and Trump for removing those safeguards. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Pence brought up the murder of Kayla Mueller by Al-Baghdadi and ISIS saying Biden didn't do enough to save her. Harris brought up the dead soldiers that Trump called "Suckers" and "Losers". #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Topic is Abortion. Pence on Judge Barrett voiced concerns about her being attacked for her faith. Harris responded that she and Biden are both people of faith. Biden would only be the 2nd practicing Catholic Presiden in the history of the nation. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Pence said the Biden/Harris are for legalization abortion up until the moment of birth. He asked if the Biden/Harris Campaign would pack the courts. Didn't answer question. Harris said American people should decide who is going to be put on Supreme Court. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Topic is Social Justice. Harris spoke of the marches and peaceful protests following death of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Biden/Harris to ban chokeholds, require national registry, abolish private prisons, decriminalize possession of marijuana. #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Pence, "There is no excuse for the rioting and looting." Said he and President Trump will always stand on the side of law enforcement. Harris recalled the President not condemning White Supremacy and calling Mexicans "Drug dealers, criminals, and rapists" #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Topic is Transfer of Power. Harris asked the American people directly, "Please vote." Pence on outcome of election, "I think we're going to win this election." Claimed the Democrats were spying on the Trump/Pence campaign. Voiced distrust in main in voting #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

Pence on a student question of division, "We love a good debate, but we always come together in times of need." Harris to the same question "I do believe the future is bright and it will be because of your leadership." #KewpieMedia #VPDebate

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