That’s why tonight’s debate between Harris and Pence is so important

When does the debate take place?

The debate starts at 03:00 Swedish time and lasts 90 minutes. It will air here on Expressen TV.

Where does it take place?

At the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. As in the first presidential debate, there will be a very limited audience.

Who is Kamala Harris?

She is a senator from California. Elected in 2016. She tried to be the Democratic presidential candidate this year, but withdrew before the first votes were cast. Otherwise, she has experience as a prosecutor and has served as the Attorney General in California and a District Attorney there. She is 55 years old and the first black candidate for vice presidency in the United States.

Who is Mike Pence?

He is the current Vice President of the United States. He has kept a low but very loyal profile of President Donald Trump. He is 61 years old and was previously governor of the state of Indiana. Before that, he had served for many years as a Republican congressman in the House of Representatives.

Who is leading the evening’s debate?

Susan Page. She is the head of the American newspaper USA Today in Washington. This will be your first debate. She is the one who has chosen which topics to cover.

How does the format look?

It differs from the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Nine substances must be collected in ten minute periods. You both have two minutes to answer the introductory question. Hope this time there really is more debate on the facts.

How does the corona epidemic affect the debate?

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be further apart than Trump and Biden. They will also have a large sheet of plexiglass placed in front of them for protection. Neither Pence nor Harris have tested positive for the disease.

How have they prepared?

They have both been rehearsing for the past few days and playing a role in the debate. Pete Buttiegieg, who was hoping to be the Democratic presidential nominee, has played the role of Mike Pence for Kamala Harris. Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, posed as Kamala Harris when Mike Pence was practicing.

What can we expect them to discuss tonight?

Various issues, but the corona epidemic will certainly be in the center of the background in light of the fact that President Donald Trump himself tested positive last week and has just returned from the hospital. The US economy is also expected to pick up, as are the unrest that has raged across the country. Foreign policy was not discussed at all last week, there should be a problem there too.

What are the strengths of Kamala Harris?

She is experienced as a prosecutor and can be sharp with her questions. It is expected to focus on the corona epidemic. Mike Pence has formally led the task force that would lead the national work against the disease.

What are Mike Pence’s strengths?

He is calm and often makes a serious impression. In many ways, he is the exact opposite of Donald Trump in terms of personality. He has a habit of defending Trump’s policies for the past four years.

Vice presidential debates don’t usually get as much attention, why is this year different?

Joe Biden is 77 years old and will soon be 78. Donald Trump is 74 years old and has fallen ill with corona. It is far from inconceivable that Mike Pence or Kamala Harris will temporarily seize power or even move into the White House for the next four years.

How often have US vice presidents taken office in the middle of a term?

Nine times. Four American presidents have been assassinated, four have died of disease while they were presidents. And a president, Richard Nixon, has resigned.

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