When it was Pukita’s turn to step to the dais, he touted his presence at anti-vax protests and boasted about not having been vaccinated against Covid.

“It’s one thing to talk, it’s another to act,” he said. “I’m also the only one up here… who’s not vaxxed.”

Pukita noted that the during the last forum the candidates were asked if they were vaccinated against Covid or not.

“The only person who didn’t answer was Josh. Josh, do you wanna answer tonight?”

“Sure,” said Josh, rising from his chair and taking over the lectern before proceeding to not answer the question again.

“My personal feeling is, it is not right for the government or the media or anyone to ask us if we’re vaccinated. So my feeling is, for all of us out there–”

“Ok,” said Pukita,” realizing Mandel had just gobbled up a chunk of his time. “I got 17 seconds. Thanks.”