The article says there was still the liberty & freedom vs “public health” divide. Good question about whether it broke along party lines. I would expect the Wilson Democrats were pro-mask.
I’m surprised how the pro-mask sentiment took over the once-free West.
It does seem fitting the Wilson Democrats would favor the masks.
I consider myself very conservative but TBH I’ve become more sympathetic to the masks. I don’t like them, I think they’re socially toxic, and I think they play into the Democrats’ messaging. Nevertheless I now think they probably can have some practical effect on reducing the spread.