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We are Julia Manchester, Max Greenwood and Jonathan Easley. This is what we are seeing today in the electoral campaign.
LEADER OF THE DAY: The great mask debate
Jacksonville, Florida announced Monday that residents and visitors should wear face masks or covers, indoors and in public spaces. The development comes as coronavirus cases at the Sunshine State skyrocket before the Republican National Convention to take place in the North Florida city in August.
More than 8,000 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Florida for the third consecutive day on Sunday, resulting in public officials reconsidering their reopening strategies in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Bars have been closed in the state to discourage people from gathering in the spaces. In addition, several South Florida beaches will be closed before the July 4 holiday.
And although masks have been required in some of the localities of the state, such as Orange County, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Committee Chairman Ronald Dion DeSantisGOP: “It would be helpful” if Trump wore a mask from time to time. Coronavirus Cases Threatening Fragile Recovery United States Reaches 2.5 Million Coronavirus Cases As States Record Daylong Highs MORE (R) has not yet issued a state mandate on facial masks.
“We have worked closely with Jacksonville in the same way that we have worked with people in South Florida and others, and we will continue to do so and support efforts that they deem appropriate in their jurisdiction,” said DeSantis. at a press conference on Monday.
However, the question of whether to wear a face mask has become very politicized.
Last week, a video of a Palm Beach Commission Meeting It went viral after residents erupted at the decision of local officials to make facial coatings mandatory in public, and one attendee went so far as to call the mandate “the law of the devil.”
Several municipalities led by the Republican Party in parts of South Florida they said they won’t institute a mask mandate. President Trump
Donald John Trump Intelligence suggests that Russian rewards led to the death of several US troops in Afghanistan: Obama report called Philonise Floyd before her brother’s memorial service: New York President Trump is trying to cover his tracks by attacking the state of right MOREHe himself has been reluctant to wear a mask.
However, Democrats and a growing list of Republicans are asking Trump to cover his face in public. Arkansas Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday there should be a constant message from Trump on the subject of the masks, while the Republican senator from Tennessee. Lamar Alexander
Andrew (Lamar) Lamar Alexander Chairman of the Republican Party committee: “It would be a great help” if Trump wore a mask from time to time The Hill’s Report 12:30 pm – Presented by Facebook – The New York Marathon canceled the Republican Party warns against decreased coronavirus testing MORE echoed that sentiment on Sunday.
“If wearing masks is important and all health experts tell us it contains the disease in 2020, it would be helpful for the president to use one from time to time to help us get rid of this political debate that says if you ‘for Trump, don’t wear a mask, if you’re against Trump, yes, ”said Alexander.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a briefing on Monday that Trump has no problem with people wearing masks.
“[Trump] He encourages people to make any decision that is best for their safety, but he told me that he has no problem with the masks and that he does what his local jurisdiction requires, “he said.
–Julia Manchester
READ MORE: Jacksonville, Republican convention site, will require masks indoors and in public, by Brett Samuels
FROM THE ROAD:
Trump is struggling to withhold his 2020 messages as the death toll from the coronavirus crisis increases and the economy falters. Trump had once planned to put the economy at the center of his reelection campaign, but high unemployment rates and a turbulent stock market have thrown cold water on that strategy. Asked in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity
Sean Patrick Hannity Memo: Trump struggles for traction with 2020 message United States reaches 2.5 million cases of coronavirus as states record one-day highs Trump promotes ratings for rally, Fox News City Council: ‘These are the polls real MORE Last week, what are your priorities for a second term, Trump did not say what his agenda was. The Hill’s Niall Stanage Reports.
CONGRESS AND STATES:
Former Democratic contestant 2020 Tom steyer
Tom Steyer Tim Scott shares the racist and threatening messages he received about the Bloomberg police reform bill declaring war on COVID-19, but will he give up his war on coal? Overnight energy: 600K clean energy jobs lost during pandemic, report shows | Democrats attack wildlife-borne disease | Department of Energy will buy 1 million barrels of oil MORE endorsed sen. Ed Markey
Edward (Ed) John MarkeyNASA names DC Headquarters after the agency’s first black engineer, Mary W. Jackson, tabulated high-vote progressives in New York, Kentucky. Democrats investigate use of federal officials in DC | Air Force Appoints Woman as Senior Noncommissioned Officer MORE (D) in his Massachusetts Senate primary race against Rep. Joe Kennedy
Joseph (Joe) Patrick Kennedy Progressives With Tabbed Votes In New York, Kentucky What Jean Kennedy Smith Taught Me About The ‘Camelot’ Dynasty Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy Says Patriots ‘Should Sign’ Kaepernick MORE (D-Mass.). The endorsement, which was first launched at The Hill, comes seven years after Markey denounced Steyer’s involvement on his behalf in his first Senate nomination in 2013. Markey’s campaign argued that Steyer’s commitment to spend a significant amount of money to defeat Markey’s then opponent, Reps. Stephen Lynch
Stephen Francis LynchHouse Republican lawmakers challenge new mask requirement Financial firms facing serious piracy threats in the COVID-19 era The Democratic House asks the FBI for information on foreign adversaries who may exploit Floyd’s protests, riots MORE (D-Mass.), It was against the People’s Promise, which blocks advertising from any outside group in the Senate race. Julia reports.
PERSPECTIVES
Brad Bannon: Political establishment takes a hit as supreme chaos reigns
Jeffrey Birnbaum: A humble guide to choice: what we don’t know and what we do
SURVEY CLOCK:
PUBLIC POLICY SURVEY- PRESIDENTIAL OF GEORGIA
Biden: 49%
Trump: 45%
PUBLIC POLICY SURVEY- SENATE OF GEORGIA
Collins: 23%
Loeffler: 21%
Warnock: 20%
SUSQUEHANNA – PRESIDENTIAL OF PENNSYLVANIA
Biden: 46%
Trump: 41%
MONEY CLOCK:
Markey has also garnered the support of various celebrities, including Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, and Carole King, who raise funds for him. The effort comes as Markey lags behind Kennedy in raising funds two months ahead of the Democratic Bay State Senate primary. Kennedy had $ 6.2 million in cash at the end of the last quarter of fundraising, while Markey had $ 4.4 million in the bank. Julia informs.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
June 30th:
Colorado Primary
Oklahoma Primary
Utah Primaries
July 7:
New Jersey Primary
Delaware Primaries
July 11
Louisiana Elementary
July 14:
Alabama primary runoff
Texas primary runoff
Maine Primary
August 4th:
Arizona Primaries
Kansas Primary
Michigan Primaries
Missouri Primaries
Washington primaries
August 11:
Connecticut Primary
Minnesota Primaries
Vermont Primary
Wisconsin Primaries
Georgia primary runoff
August 18th:
Alaska Primary
Florida primaries
Wyoming Primary
August 17-20:
Democratic National Convention
August 24-27:
Republican national convention
September 1st:
Massachusetts primary
September 8th:
New Hampshire Primary
Rhode Island Primary
September 15:
Delaware Primaries
September 29th:
First presidential debate
October 7:
Vice presidential debate
October 15th:
Second presidential debate
October 22:
Third presidential debate
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