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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAmid surge in coronavirus cases and mounting criticism, GOP leaders do about-face on masks
WASHINGTON As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage large swaths of the U.S., leading Republicans and even some right-wing television personalities have now come out in favor of wearing masks to prevent the spread of the virus. The move signals what could be a broader shift in what has become a partisan issue, much to the dismay of public health officials.
We must have no stigma none about wearing masks when we leave our homes and come near other people, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday.
McConnell explained that wearing a face mask is less an act of self-preservation than one of altruism, since the primary function of a face mask, respirator or cloth covering is to keep the wearer from spreading his or her own viral particles to others. Wearing simple face coverings is not about protecting ourselves. It is about protecting everyone we encounter, McConnell said.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy also came out in favor of face coverings. They should wear a mask, he said, though most Republicans in his chamber have pointedly refused to do so, in contravention of a guidance from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. That guidance, in turn, was based on the advice of the attending physician of the U.S. Capitol.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/amid-surge-in-coronavirus-cases-and-mounting-criticism-gop-leaders-do-about-face-on-masks/ar-BB16aqdK?li=BBnb7Kz
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)F off............
DrToast
(6,414 posts)captain queeg
(10,207 posts)Raven123
(4,844 posts)Now that this is a red state problem too, these guys have an election problem. Just wait till the red states start asking for a bail out.
Thekaspervote
(32,771 posts)SMC22307
(8,090 posts)Republicans couldn't care less about altruism.
crickets
(25,981 posts)PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)SMC22307
(8,090 posts)Dance, lil' Wall Street puppets, dance!
TeamPooka
(24,228 posts)too little too late and if lots of republican voters die between now and the election, oh well.
Quixote1818
(28,943 posts)moondust
(19,988 posts)Wow! So great! Now that's what millions of American voters call leadership!