As virus roars in Florida, in-person Republican convention still on—with way smaller crowds
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As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to roar, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is still planning to hold its national convention in Jacksonville, Florida, this August. As we know, Florida has become a hotbed for the virus as case numbers surge aAs virus roars in Florida, in-person Republican convention still on—with way smaller crowds
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to roar, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is still planning to hold its national convention in Jacksonville, Florida, this August. As we know, Florida has become a hotbed for the virus as case numbers surge and hospitals report dwindling ICU availability. This surge of cases isn’t terribly surprising, given that people have flocked to Florida’s beaches, theme parks have already reopened, and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has basically buddied-up with Donald Trump on COVID-19 response. Even still, holding a convention amid the pandemic raises an extra level of concern. To this end, Party Chairperson Ronna McDaniel (who is in charge of planning the convention) has announced some changes, as first reported by The Washington Post. “We can gather and put on a top-notch event that celebrates the incredible accomplishments of President Trump’s administration and his re-nomination for a second term—while also doing so in a safe and responsible manner,” the letter to RNC members reads in part, as reported by Politico. What does this “safe and responsible” manner look like during a global health crisis? Let’s break it down below. Read more