The debate touched on the US response to the coronavirus pandemic, health care, the filibuster and the Senate Republican effort to confirm a Supreme Court justice this month, among other issues. But as the country becomes increasingly polarized and partisan, Trump's standing in Arizona could define the Senate race and sink McSally. The Arizona race is one of the most competitive in the country and crucial to the future control of the chamber. The race has pivoted over health care, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. McSally said on Tuesday that Kelly's support of a public health care option was "the first step to the government takeover of health care."

Source: CNN October 07, 2020 04:19 UTC