Published 13:15 IST, October 7th 2020

US Vice-Presidential Debate 2020: Pence gears up to compete Harris ahead of polls

As the first Vice-Presidential debate for the US Election 2020 is just hours away, Mike Pence is all set to make a strong case against Kamala Harris in Utah.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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As first Vice-Presidential debate for US Election 2020 is just hours away, Mike Pence is all set to make a strong case against Kamala Harris for four more years of Donald Trump in Salt Lake City on October 8. It comes after an exceptionally long week in United States involving Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagsis, hospitalisation and n his grand return to White House. Even though, as per reports, vice-presidential debates do t have potential to significantly move needle in presidential elections, this year both Harris and Pence have some heavy questions to answer.

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris debate has become more important as y both are backing candidates that are in ir 70s, to become next US President. A CNN report quoted a former Pence aide saying that upcoming debate will have voters glued to television to determine whom to vote between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

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Pence has attended several indoor and outdoor campaigns supporting Republican leer’s reelection in time many White House officials are believed to have caught COVID-19, his physician has reportedly said that he has tested negative for disease and does t require to be quarantined. However, stakes are high at October 8 debate with Trump recovering from COVID-19 and Biden attempting to become oldest US President. Pence and Harris will compete with each or with all precautionary measures in place.

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13:16 IST, October 7th 2020