Mike Pence and Kamala Harris faced off in the U.S. election's only vice presidential debate. The event "matters" because of President Donald Trump coronavirus infection, according to BBC.
The opponents will be second in line for the Oval Office. They "sparred" over the administration's COVID-19 response, police reform, climate change and the Supreme Court. The debate, which lasted for 90 minutes, made history as Joe Biden's ticket mate became the first Black and South Asian woman to participate, according to CNN.
While the spotlight was on Harris observers on social media gave Pence the debate.
Home Run MR. VICE PRESIDENT @Mike_Pence!! #Debates2020 @TeamTrump — Karen Pence (@KarenPence) October 8, 2020
Pence's wife Karen congratulated her husband on Twitter. She said Pence hit a "home run." She retweeted Donald Trump's post after the debate. The U.S. President said that his running mate "won big."
Supporters agreed. "So proud of Mr. Pence. We were praying for him, and he did great," one person said on social media. "Absolutely! He was phenomenal!," another added.
Many expressed their admiration for Pence. "Madame, you are lucky to have this man as husband and I am sure he is so lucky to have you! Your house: The embodiment of American spirit!" a supporter said. "I agree (Karen Pence), You have a very professional, considerate husband. And smart. No laughing, eye-rolling and smarta** remarks like Camel had! VERY proud of my VP!!," another posted said.
Mike Pence WON BIG! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2020
Others said Harris won the debate. "Harris won...clearly. I'm not even an American, I just have ears and eyes. Sorry. I was on the fence but clearly not after tonight," one Twitter user said.
"If by facts you mean lies then, yes, (Pence) was great. And if polite you mean he ignored the moderator, refused to answer questions that were asked, and went over time and interrupted the other candidate, he was amazing," one said.
"I'm so sorry for you. You think ignoring time limits, rudely talking over his opponent, lying constantly, and not answering any of the questions is a home run? If my husband acted like that I would be horribly embarrassed and humiliated," another said.
