Those in Hollywood overwhelmingly slammed Vice President Mike Pence’s debate performance Wednesday evening, including actor Mark Ruffalo, who said it “was the prime example of white male supremacy.”
“Just going over it all in my head. The way Mike Pence constantly interrupted and spoke over @KamalaHarris was the prime example of white male supremacy and its common dismissal and disrespect for black woman,” Ruffalo tweeted.
Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris met Wednesday evening for the first and only vice presidential debate, which touched on topics ranging from the coronavirus to systemic racism to the economy.
Others in Hollywood joined Ruffalo in criticizing the vice president or lauded Harris’s performance.
Pence is lying about who Biden will raise taxes on. Hint: It’s not working families.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 8, 2020
#mikepence is a mealymouthed loyalist. This administration did nothing to help people get through this pandemic, NOTHING. He should hang his head in shame. I hope this follows him forever.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) October 8, 2020
CUT HIS MIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@SusanPage
— Debra Messing✍? (@DebraMessing) October 8, 2020
Shut him uuuuuuppppppppp. #VPDebate
— Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) October 8, 2020
OK she needs her time back and someone just cut his mic.
— Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) October 8, 2020
Pence lies with a smile. He’s a disgrace.
Part of being a great leader is being an honest person. Kamala Harris is an honest person. She’s ready to lead on day one. #Debates2020 #Kamala4VP #VPDebate
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 8, 2020
“They have forfeited their right to re-election.” YUP. #VPDebate
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 8, 2020
In a commentary on the fly that landed on Pence’s head during one portion of the debate, author Stephen King tweeted, “The fly knows.”
The fly knows.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 8, 2020
Some in Hollywood, however, slammed Harris or defended Pence’s performance.
Is it my imagination or has Kamala Harris absolutely dodged every single question she’s been asked?
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 8, 2020
Pence absolutely won!
— Antonio Sabáto Jr ?? (@AntonioSabatoJr) October 8, 2020
.@Mike_Pence is keeping his composure and it’s good. He seems confident and it’s reassuring. So far he is outperforming @KamalaHarris #VPDebate
— Daniella Greenbaum Davis (@DGreenbaum) October 8, 2020
