Sen. Kamala Harris, Vice President Mike Pence debate in Utah
A fly briefly lands on head of Pence during the debate, sparking an avalanche of social media memes and commentary. Pool Photo by Justin Sullivan/UPI
Harris (L) and Pence discussed the coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and the U.S. Supreme Court. Pool Photo by Morry Gash/UPI
"The American people have witnessed what is the greatest failure of any presidential administration in the history of our country," Harris said of President Donald Trump's term. Pool Photo by Justin Sullivan/UPI
Harris criticized the Trump administration's handling of the virus, as well as Pence's leading role in the Coronavirus Task Force. Pool Photo by Morry Gash/UPI
Pence condemned Harris' criticism and accused the Democratic candidates of copying the White House's COVID-19 response plan. Pool Photo by Kim Raff/UPI
"If the doctors tell us that we should take it, I'll be first in line to take it. Absolutely," Harris said of a potential coronavirus vaccine. "But if Donald Trump tells us to take it, I'm not taking it." Pool Photo by Kim Raff/UPI
Pence accused Harris of "playing politics with people's lives" after said she would refuse a Trump vaccine. Pool Photo by Morry Gash/UPI
The candidates gave opposing responses on whether they believe Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old Black woman who was shot and killed by police at her Louisville apartment, received justice after just one of the three officers involved in the shooting were indicted with none being charged directly for her death. Pool Photo by Justin Sullivan/UPI
Debate moderator Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today Susan Page takes the stage. Pool Photo by Justin Sullivan/UPI
The plexiglass for coronavirus protection gets a final inspection and polish during preparations for the debate. Extra safety measures were taken after Trump contracted COVID-19. Pool Photo by Jack Gruber/UPI