Who can get the states to work together on quarantine & other coronavirus matters? Is there a national leader within the entire American government that has the stature & influence to coordinate public health policies across a decentralized system? Well ..... some might argue that’s the job of the US President.
The coronavirus is the worst natural disaster that has ever impacted the country, no state has been spared so obviously a national problem, certainly much more than Hurricane Maria, Harvey or Katrina that were all not as broad-based or severe but yet prompted federal responses.
The state governors can argue about federalism till the coronavirus destroys their states or they can pass this political hot potato to the US President who manages the vast resources of the federal government. Which option would they choose?
All the governors would have deferred to a President whom they had confidence in. But it was clear from the start that Trump was not willing to take any responsibility by suddenly rediscovering federalism & states’ rights after 3+ years of Presidential overreach.
Can’t imagine any governor would trust a President that still thinks the coronavirus is just going to disappear. Watch our Commander-in-chief who was just interviewed by Fox Business. Even the Fox reporter was shocked!!!
The coronavirus is the worst natural disaster that has ever impacted the country, no state has been spared so obviously a national problem, certainly much more than Hurricane Maria, Harvey or Katrina that were all not as broad-based or severe but yet prompted federal responses.
The state governors can argue about federalism till the coronavirus destroys their states or they can pass this political hot potato to the US President who manages the vast resources of the federal government. Which option would they choose?
All the governors would have deferred to a President whom they had confidence in. But it was clear from the start that Trump was not willing to take any responsibility by suddenly rediscovering federalism & states’ rights after 3+ years of Presidential overreach.
Can’t imagine any governor would trust a President that still thinks the coronavirus is just going to disappear. Watch our Commander-in-chief who was just interviewed by Fox Business. Even the Fox reporter was shocked!!!