We want to think the candidates for being with us tonight. Yes, they are socially distanced and following all protocols. Both are being tested regularly. A quick reminder about the rules for the debate. Candidates will have 60 seconds to answer most questions, 30 seconds to answer followup questions. We will ask specific yes and no questions throughout the debate. And we are asking that both candidates please refrain from interrupting one another. We have a lot of territory to get through tonight, so we must start with the pandemic. We have seen the consequences, economic devastation, especially for the lowest wage workers, people of color hit disproportionately, people struggling with Mental Health and suicides climbing. On monday, the president tweeted do not be afraid of covid, do not let it dominate your life. 2,000 in colorado have died, 75,000 in colorado have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. As a member of the senate, are you proud of the way that the republican majority is
University of nevada. I am a senior at the university studying journalism with hopes of attending law school next fall. With a week until election day, i want to emphasize how important it is to allow your voices to be heard. Our nation in this year alone is facing a Global Health pandemic, economic downfall, systemic racism, and a climate crisis. It is imperative we elect a leaders with strong, steady leadership to unite our country and deliver positive and meaningful results. As a low income, black young woman from the bay area, being a firsttime voter in the 2020 election is important to me. [applause] electing representatives dedicated to fostering a Prosperous Society to ensure students and the younger generations feel represented and supported is essential for our country. It is truly special hopefully see a woman of color be elected in the number two spot in the entire country next tuesday. For the past three and a half years, citizens who make up marginalized communities in the
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Following the break, day one of the confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett continued. Sworn and and delivered her statement outlining her judicial philosophy and thought writing opinions and dissents. The remaining senators, including Vice President money also delivered remarks. This is just under two hours. Vice president ial candidate Kamala Harris also issued remarks. These are not normal times. 215,000 people and counting have died of this disease. Many businesses have closed their doors forever, shattering dreams and livelihoods. The white house has become a covid19 hotspot, driven by the president s ongoing denial of how serious this pandemic is. In even contracting the virus and being hospitalized seems to have shaken him back to reality. In normal times, the senate would be focusing on passing legislation to help the millions of americans suffering during this pandemic, but these are not normal times. Senate republicans are rushing to put a nominee onto the decidingourt to