Mr. Friscus
Governor
I don't know anything for sure, but I think it's pretty obvious that there's political motivations to be "overly cautious" with this disease.. shutting down as much as possible and keeping it shut down as long as possible. I could see leftists thinking that they'd be taking down Trump's major bargaining chip for his reelection, the economy.
However, I think they'd be short-sighted, as being the president during a tragedy has always been good for public image. Most people don't "blame" President Trump for the virus, and as much as the media and Democrats try to revise history otherwise, it pretty much caught us all off guard.
Acting during a tragedy makes a president look "presidential" to an extent. Meanwhile, it's a cheap emotional card you can use anytime in a debate or discussion.
I also think there are global political motivations... Communist China could be quite happy to sacrifice so many of its citizens for a cause provided that cause harms their main rival, the USA.
I won't be dishonest like so many and claim to know for sure, but it's entirely rational to ask the questions.
However, I think they'd be short-sighted, as being the president during a tragedy has always been good for public image. Most people don't "blame" President Trump for the virus, and as much as the media and Democrats try to revise history otherwise, it pretty much caught us all off guard.
Acting during a tragedy makes a president look "presidential" to an extent. Meanwhile, it's a cheap emotional card you can use anytime in a debate or discussion.
I also think there are global political motivations... Communist China could be quite happy to sacrifice so many of its citizens for a cause provided that cause harms their main rival, the USA.
I won't be dishonest like so many and claim to know for sure, but it's entirely rational to ask the questions.