Kamala Harris & Mike Pence Square Off For V.P. Debate, Memes Ensue

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The pair was socially distancing through plexiglass for their first debate of the 2020 Election season.

The vice presidential debate may have concluded, but social media isn't finished discussing Mike Pence and Kamala Harris's showdown. For the VP hopefuls, their debate was in stark contrast to the over-talking, insult hurling presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden weeks ago. While Harris and Pence were, for the most part, respectful of each other's time, there were a few interruptive moments that captured the attention of viewing audiences.

Every answer is currently being scrutinized by reporters, political pundits, and everyday citizens. The vice-presidential candidates praised their presidential running mates as they were asked about the future of the economy, recovering from the pandemic, if Trump will succeed peacefully if he loses the election, the Breonna Taylor case, Trump's taxes, whether systematic racism exists, and much more. The Trump administration even reserved a seat for the late Tupac Shakur because Kamala Harris has vocalized that he's her favorite rapper, so this was already off to an awkward start.

As fact-checkers analyze Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, the public has stormed social media with their takeaways from the exchange. Some are straightforward while other responses are, well, geared to the amusement of the debate. Check out a few mixed reactions below and let us know if you tuned in to watch the vice presidential debate this evening.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.