Posted on 10/07/2020 3:39:02 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON - With polls showing him trailing Democrat Joe Biden with less than a month to go before the U.S. election, President Donald Trump appears to be re-embracing the risky strategy of playing down the coronavirus despite signs it could further diminish his re-election chances.
Far from being chastened by his bout with COVID-19, Trump has returned to minimizing the danger from a virus that has already killed more than 210,000 fellow Americans, calling on supporters to be “not afraid of Covid” and “get out there.”
In doing so, the president passed up an opportunity to reset his pandemic message and show solidarity with Americans who have suffered. He now risks further alienating the independent and undecided voters - particularly women and seniors - he needs to win on Nov. 3, pollsters and strategists say.
After initially appearing humbled by the positive test that landed him at a military hospital for three nights, Trump quickly flouted health and safety protocols. His drive-by for his supporters on Sunday while still hospitalized, and return to the White House complex on Monday without wearing a mask, stunned doctors and even some Republican allies.
Amy Koch, a Republican strategist in the battleground state of Minnesota, said she was initially encouraged by Trump’s attitude toward his diagnosis.
“But then we had the car ride and the photo op with the mask off in front of the White House. I don’t know what this was,” she said. “I just don’t understand it.”
Koch noted that Republican officials seeking reelection or office for the first time who attended a Trump rally in her state last week were now being forced to answer for the president’s behavior.
“This is not what they want to be talking about right now,” she said.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
He survived. That really annoys these people.
So who is this Doug Heye person? Somebody you would likely never ever hear of unless Reuters or AssPress needs to contact a RINO in order to churn out nonsense like this article.
Repeating the 210,000 dead lie again.
Didn’t they hear the number was ‘adjusted’ down to 7,000?
eff off Reuters
“Koch noted that Republican officials seeking reelection or office for the first time who attended a Trump rally in her state last week were now being forced to answer for the president’s behavior.”
What does this even mean? And how is this different from any other media malpractice and treason involving the President and Republicans??
So spending $6 trillion on the coronavirus is downplaying it. Got it.
Amy Koch, a Republican strategist in the battleground state of Minnesota, said she was initially encouraged by Trump’s attitude toward his diagnosis.
“But then we had the car ride and the photo op with the mask off in front of the White House. I don’t know what this was,” she said. “I just don’t understand it.”
Koch noted that Republican officials seeking reelection or office for the first time who attended a Trump rally in her state last week were now being forced to answer for the president’s behavior.
“This is not what they want to be talking about right now,” she said.
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Now mabye this is just a jounalist lying (as they often are prone to do). But if true, it’s amazing how many pussies still reside in the GOP.
Media Criticizes Trump For Downplaying Virus Threat By Not Dying
The Babylon Bee ^ | 10-6-2020 | Babylon Bee Staff
Posted 10/7/2020, 4:08:29 AM · by servo1969 ·
WASHINGTON, D.C—President Donald Trump is once again under fire from the media for recklessly downplaying the danger of COVID by refusing to die. As the president begins to show signs of recovery, many worry that this sends the wrong message about the seriousness of the global pandemic.
“Every hour that he lives is another hour that the severity of this virus is undermined!” said reporter Sara Grace Major for CNN. “Why won’t he just DIE and show the American people how deadly this virus truly is?”
“Mr. President, are you sure you don’t need to lie down indefinitely or go on a ventilator?” asked another distraught journalist. “Maybe even say goodbye to your loved ones?!”
“Honestly, I feel terrific. Tremendous, really. I was never afraid of this virus before, but now I am even more not afraid. It’s sad, really. I was told this virus would be one tough cookie,” Trump said to the press. “In fact, I’ve never felt better.”
“His defiance is going to get people killed. Dying like he’s supposed to would be the most patriotic thing he could do,” complained CNN correspondent Adam Pelot. “If he lives, how will the people be able to trust science?”
At publishing time, members of the press had begun pulling their own hair out as they watched the “incredibly strong and healthy” president go for a jog around the White House grounds.
https://babylonbee.com/news/media-criticizes-trump-for-downplaying-virus-threat-by-not-dying
This carelessness has happened at the worst possible time. We’ve all been waiting for Joe to trip and fall and meanwhile Trump is his own worst enemy.
I miss winning.
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