Valerie Maciel showed up in a “future is female” T-shirt to support Harris and express her disapproval of President Donald Trump. 201 Presidents Circle Room 201SLC UT 84112801.581.7200. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? sltrib.com © 1996-2020 The Salt Lake Tribune. Wednesday’s debate was civil in comparison to last Tuesday’s insult-filled mess featuring Trump and Biden. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Protesters march past a truck with a Trump flag as Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris prepare to debate at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. On health care, Harris looked directly at the camera to point out that Trump and Pence want to invalidate Obamacare, which includes guarantees of health care for those with pre-existing conditions. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Police try to keep supporters and counter protesters of President Donald Trump apart during a rally near Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, during the vice presidential debate. “In order to break the glass ceiling, some of us need to be allowed into the building first and foremost.”. Both the opening and closing ceremonies were hosted on campus, as well as the housing accommodations necessary for the entire Olympic Village. fact-checkers have pointed out that thousands of travelers from China entered the U.S. Roy High teacher arrested for allegedly trying to arrange sex with a 13-year-old, Robert Gehrke: Friends are rallying to help Dave The Flower Guy, they shouldn’t have to, UnsafeU protests Sim Gill ahead of the anniversary of Lauren McCluskey’s killing, ‘Antarctic Dinosaurs’ will go on display at Natural History Museum of Utah, Utah’s Festival of Trees is moving to The Viv, ‘reimagined’ for virtual viewing, ‘Real Housewives’ fans can get a sneak peek at SLC drive-in event. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Protesters march towards the University of Utah where Mike Pence and Kamala Harris are participating in a Vice Presidential debate, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A man in a truck with a Trump flag talks to protesters as Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris prepare to debate at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Protesters walk to the University of Utah as Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris face off in their one and only debate at Kingsbury Hall, Oct. 7, 2020. He laid out an argument where swift action from Trump prevented even more deaths from COVID-19.
“The American comeback is on the ballot,” Pence said. With the president potentially returning to the campaign trail as soon as next week, and vowing to be at the next debate, Trump will surely set the campaign pace again. The UTDC Board of Directors includes higher education and media representatives, as well as civic and community leaders. The president, of course, is currently in isolation at the White House, having himself contracted coronavirus amid a series of official and campaign events that flouted his own administration’s guidelines. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mani Hill is arrested by police at 1300 East and 200 South, near the University of Utah where Vice President Mike Pence is debating Sen. Kamala Harris on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Still, just underneath the civility was concern and even contempt for the policies being espoused by the other ticket. It has vast experience assisting with organization, fundraising, management, security and execution of major events, including the 2002 Winter Olympics. “I appreciate that Trump stands up for the little guy,” she said. Coverage: The Vice Presidential Debate will air live on ABC, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, FOX, NBC and PBS Utah at 9:00pm ET / 7:00pm MT. Kingsbury Hall on Presidents Circle is the chosen location. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Back at Sunnyside Park, many protesters were motivated by frustrations with the Trump administration rather than enthusiasm for the Biden-Harris ticket. Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris squared off in the first and only vice presidential debate of the campaign. “The media has been very harsh on Trump, I’ll give that to him,” Levin said. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jeanette Padilla asks the police why they need riot gear when all protesters have are cardboard signs as a group of protesters face a line of police in riot gear on 1300 East and 200 South, near the University of Utah where Mike Pence is debating Kamala Harris on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A dog in a truck flying a Trump flag as Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris prepare to debate at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. “Stop playing politics with people’s lives,” Pence said. “He protected my business when I needed him to protect it. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A group denouncing Azerbaijan and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan join those supporting President Donald Trump as they rally outside of Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, before the vice presidential debate. the frenetic pace of the campaign as a whole, opposing plans but on entirely different portrayals, MORE: Fact-checking the 2020 vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, MORE: Attorneys for Breonna Taylor's family ask Kentucky governor to appoint new special prosecutor. US Democratic vice presidential nominee and Senator from California, Kamala Harris US Vice President Mike Pence Mike Pence (R) participate in the vice presidential debate in Kingsbury Hall … As the vice presidential debate came to a close, the bickering factions came face-to-face again just in front of The Pie Pizzeria, half a block west from campus. Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 all currently enrolled students were notified of a ticket lottery open only to U students.

The final drawing will be hosted by President Watkins and Swoop. “Vice President Pence is big supporter of life, so we’re here to show up to support him,” said Trump supporter Kris Kimball. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jenna Humberg marches with protesters towards the University of Utah where Mike Pence is debating Kamala Harris on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Despite the criticism the Trump administration has received on its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly with a wave of infections currently moving through the White House, the president’s supporters praised his response. On the economy, Pence said electing Biden and Harris would mean vast new taxes in a time of economic recovery. —Ruth V. Watkins, President of the University of Utah. “Joe Biden’s been a cheerleader for Communist China,” the vice president said.

Harris, the first woman of color ever to appear in a debate like this, shot back with a reminder that Trump failed to condemn white supremacists as recently as last week’s debate. His morality was in question since the very beginning,” Maciel said of the president.
Check your local listings. Harris offered a vastly different take: “The Trump administration's perspective and approach to China has resulted in the loss of American lives, American jobs and America's standing.”, And on the issue of race relations, Pence called suggestions of “systemic racism” in America a “great insult to the men and women who serve in law enforcement.”. Maciel said would support Joe Biden because of his vice presidential pick. Utah coronavirus cases up 1,007 Wednesday, with 8 new deaths and record hospitalizations, Pence and Harris debate at the University of Utah. On foreign policy, Pence echoed the president in blaming China for the spread of COVID-19. A second gathering of mostly Trump supporters met just south of Presidents Circle waving Trump-Pence flags and chanting “four more years.” Among them was a group gathered near the Catholic Newman Center to voice their opposition to abortion. Many noted his swift closure of travel from China, although fact-checkers have pointed out that thousands of travelers from China entered the U.S. in the months following travel restrictions. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Maureen Sergeant of Holladay and other supporters of President Donald Trump rally outside of Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, before the vice presidential debate. The U strives to be a model public university in delivering unmatched value in higher education and health care, while making social, economic and cultural contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state, nation and the world. In short, you've arrived at the ultimate guide to Salt Lake. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Douglas Gordon joins supporters of President Donald Trump outside of Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, before the vice presidential debate.

All rights reserved. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Protesters march toward the University of Utah where Mike Pence and Kamala Harris are participating in a Vice Presidential debate, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. "Civic engagement is a core value of our nation and, as we host the 2020 Vice Presidential debate, Utah students will be able to learn about the political process and experience firsthand how being involved matters." The number of available tickets is still unknown at this time. Employees Addie Hildebrand and Declan Levin gathered outside to watch the fray. If you're still in the planning stages, start by browsing hotels, restaurants, and attractions, and adding them to your Visit Salt Lake trip planner.