'The ruling does give Biden political cover, and if indeed COVID cases go up due to the new variant—as we are witnessing in the U.K.—he can outsource the blame to an unqualified judge appointed by former President Donald Trump,' writes WahajatAli
Obviously, this is a hot, awkward mess, especially for an administration that can’t afford any political hiccups heading towards an unfavorable midterm election with low poll numbers, inflation, and a failure to deliver on big, bold promises thanks to a radicalized GOP and obstructionist Democrats like Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
As such, I reached out to several political strategists to ask how they think President Biden should politically navigate the ongoing masking issue. Karen Finney, a Democratic consultant, told me it’s imperative that President Biden maintain a “clear narrative” that gives individuals the best, most updated medical advice and information to keep themselves and their community safe. That—and not politics—should be “the guiding light” she said, blaming former President Trump and Republicans for initially politicizing masks and vaccines, costing countless lives.
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