Yeah, do it but keep Pence (and Harris) in isolation. We have the technology. Don't let him get away with continuing the strongman charade of "it's no big deal, we're taking precautions and everything's fine."
Remind him his dude got COVID because he's a dangerously dumb motherfucker, and then remind him that all of them assholes who don't choke on their stupidity will be wearing orange a year from now.
If Pence continues to test negative I feel like they could be on stage together, but at an even greater distance and possibly even wear masks during the debate. There needs to be support of masks from Republicans. There's no reason not to always be wearing a mask when outside your household (except when eating of course).
Maybe it should just be done remotely so we can have an actual moderator mute the other person and give the other person a chance to talk. I'd love to see Kamala ether Pence though.
If we only had technology that would allow two people to talk (or debate) each other over some super secret software where they can be in different places would be great.. Get on this Benjamin Einstein!
If he tests negative multiple times between now and the debate I think it's ok to proceed. But they better follow all the precautions thoroughly this time.