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Vice-Presidential Debate: Texas Reaction

by Onward Texas Staff October 9, 2020, 1:16 am 47.6k Views

Last night, the Vice-Presidential debate held us captivated. On the heels of the first Presidential debate two weeks ago, which was laden with interruptions and snark, the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Vice-President Mike Pence faced off for the only vice-presidential debate of 2020. With the election less than a month away and early voting starting next week, Texans heard from the vice-presidential contenders on why their ticket is better than the other. Scroll through and check out what some of our Texas lawmakers and candidates had to say about last night’s debate.

Loved watching @KamalaHarris shine on that stage tonight. She's a beacon of light for every little girl, every immigrant, and every dreamer fighting on for a better tomorrow.

Especially proud to be an American because of Americans like her. 🇺🇸
— Sima Ladjevardian (@SimaforTX) October 8, 2020

Not surprised he won’t answer the question about pre-existing conditions. There is no plan. #VPDebate
— Sharon Hirsch (@Sharon4TX) October 8, 2020

A record-high 77 percent of Americans say they do not want to see Roe v. Wade overturned, and there is no state in this country where making abortion illegal is popular. #Debates2020 #VPDebate #WeDecide
— Planned Parenthood Texas Votes (@PPTXVotes) October 8, 2020

I too want to increase funding to @PPFA. Sign me up! #txlege #VPDebate #election2020
— Rep. John Bucy III (@BucyForTexas) October 8, 2020

“We now know Donald Trump owes, and is in debt for, $400 mil. And just so everyone is clear: when we say in debt, it means you owe money to somebody. And it'd be really good to know who the President of the United States, the commander in chief, owes money to." — @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/2ErGlZAI7Y
— Texas Democrats (@texasdemocrats) October 8, 2020

"If you have a pre-existing condition, heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer… they're coming for you." – @KamalaHarris #VPDebate pic.twitter.com/VIHZhIBjho
— Annie's List (@AnniesListTX) October 8, 2020

Senator @SenKamalaHarris is EVERY woman who strives to be heard by men #imspeaking #listentomelinda #hello #Debates2020
— Celia Israel (@CeliaIsrael) October 8, 2020

Pence has a lot of experience talking over women.
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) October 8, 2020

"This is supposed to be a debate based on facts and truth."

Sen. Harris, that would require a different adversary. #VPDebate
— Candace Valenzuela (@candacefor24) October 8, 2020

We don't want to be in your hearts and minds. We want to live. #Debates2020
— Cesar Blanco (@CesarJBlanco) October 8, 2020

“You respect the American people by telling them the truth!” @KamalaHarris #VicePresidentialDebate #txlege
— Julie Johnson (@juliejohnsonTX) October 8, 2020