Post navigation Vice President Mike Pence made a joke about bringing a fly swatter to the first Republican primary debate of the 2020 election. His joke was referencing an incident during his October 2016 vice presidential debate in which he had to swat away a fly that was buzzing around him. Pence’s joke was made at a rally in Ames, Iowa on Wednesday. Reggie Ray was arrested for his involvement in a brawl that happened at the Montgomery Riverfront. During the fight, Ray was seen hitting people with a chair. He was taken into custody on suspicion of inciting a riot and assault.