Coronavirus cases are hitting record levels in Florida – a must-win state for Trump – as Gov. Ron DeSantis presses on with reopening the economy
Trump’s reelection hinges on carrying Florida, where DeSantis’ messaging is right in line with the president’s reelection campaign. Both want to shift the focus of the political discussion from the pandemic to economic recovery, making the success or failure of the GOP governor’s balancing act a key indicator of Trump’s fortunes this fall.
The mere act of holding a political convention in Florida has become a point of pride for state Republicans and the Trump campaign as they try to put Covid-19 in the rearview mirror and insist that it’s safe to continue opening up. One reason: Trump polls poorly over his handling of coronavirus, but fares better against Joe Biden on the issue of handling economic recovery after the pandemic.
Notably for public health advocates, DeSantis didn’t wear a face mask before, during or after his news conference Friday. He didn’t stress the need for social distancing and personal protective equipment. He mentioned the negative effects of lockdowns by pointing to their “profound” socio-economic effects, as well as the health consequences for children who don’t get needed vaccines.
As a researcher who has studied viruses from Asia to Africa, Marty said the GOP convention could be a “wonderful way to spread infection.” And, she said, the same will probably be true of the protests that have gripped the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by a white Minneapolis police officer.
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