CBS' Paula Reid found this out on Monday.....
Even more galling is the arrogant claim that Trump alone can "re-open" the country, when he didn't give the order to shut it down in the first place. You have governors acting as units, including a six state coalition that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is a part of, working to figure out when would be the most appropriate time to end each state's stay-at-home directives, so people can get back to normal life, one step at a time.
Trump is more concerned about:
1. His re-election campaign. He was torched online for what amounted to a campaign propaganda ad aired during his daily briefing on Monday. And you wonder why people think he wants to be a dictator like Kim-Jong Un in North Korea or Vladimir Putin in Russia, people he's done business with, in all probability, before becoming President.
2. The national economy and/or his own personal bottom line.
3. Keeping his voter base on point. After so much rhetoric the last few years, that base has eroded some, but not enough to guarantee he won't be re-elected.
It adds up to this:
Four years ago, I wondered if Trump based his campaign on the movie, "Wag The Dog". It sure seems as though he's still using that cinematic playbook, and now there's plenty of pushback.
I'd rather listen to the governor.
We're in uncharted territory right now, but I do agree Trump (and FEDS in general) ideally should NOT have the last word in this or anything else. The Constitution clearly states that that which does not fall under Federal responsibility (provinding for the common defense, coin money, etc) is up to the individual states.
ReplyDeleteI do admit that my governor is a moron and a tool of the left (he sidled up to Pelosi et al during his campaign - bad sign in my book), but technically he should have the responsibility to make the call. Unfortunately, he's only been tightening the reins when they should have been loosened.
Trump IS fighting for his political life as Biden is a joke (the man is acting really dotty lately) but how he handles this situation and reopening the economy is crucial. The world is watching and Biden could end up beating him if things go south quickly.
If it wasn't for the coronavirus, I'd concede that Biden's bumbling would gift-wrap a 2nd term for Trump. However, Trump is digging his own political grave, all by himself. His ego is getting in the way of doing what is best for the country.
ReplyDeleteAs the old saying goes, give a man a long enough rope and he'll make a noose to hang himself.
ReplyDeleteTrump actually made that noose a long time ago, but only now is it getting to him......
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