Harrison, an associate Democratic National Committee chairman, had demanded that Graham be tested before the event due to his recent meetings with other Republican senators who tested positive. With COVID-19 concerns front and center for Friday’s event, moderators asked both candidates if they supported a national mask mandate. “For those of you who work for a living, you can't do what Mr. Harrison has demanded tonight,” he added. “We shouldn’t even be talking about confirmation hearings,” Harrison said, pointing out Graham’s 2018 comments that election-year appointments shouldn’t even be taken up. A third debate is scheduled for later this month, although the confirmation hearings may complicate that schedule.

Source: ABC News October 10, 2020 00:56 UTC