Posted on Dec 4, 2020
Every Mayor, Governor accused of breaking COVID restrictions—and why
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A vacation in Mexico, Thanksgiving dinners and an election party. These are just some of the reasons why officials have apologized for breaking lockdown rules in recent months.
Governors and mayors have been announcing restrictions aimed to help stop the spread of coronavirus throughout the pandemic.
Some, however, appear to maybe not have been playing by their own rules.
Republican governors have faced fewer accusations, largely because they have not implemented as many of the restrictions that public health experts have called for.
One, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, did face backlash after tweeting that he had taken his family to a "packed" restaurant in March—a day before announcing a state of emergency.
Governors and mayors have been announcing restrictions aimed to help stop the spread of coronavirus throughout the pandemic.
Some, however, appear to maybe not have been playing by their own rules.
Republican governors have faced fewer accusations, largely because they have not implemented as many of the restrictions that public health experts have called for.
One, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, did face backlash after tweeting that he had taken his family to a "packed" restaurant in March—a day before announcing a state of emergency.
Every Mayor, Governor accused of breaking COVID restrictions—and why
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I think these folks believe that they are above such things.
I also think that some (not all) don't actually believe these restrictions are necessary, but are politically expedient to stay in step with their peers. Some locations really do need tighter restrictions. Many more do not.
I also think that some (not all) don't actually believe these restrictions are necessary, but are politically expedient to stay in step with their peers. Some locations really do need tighter restrictions. Many more do not.
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I noticed how Newsweek called out the one Republican governor by party, but did not mention the party (Dem) for ALL THE REST. On a humorous note, they even referred to CA governor Newsome as an (R) Republican in the photo caption: "California Gov. Gavin Newsom (R) looks on..."
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