Virus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols

AP ^ | 02/05/2021 | AP

[ChicagoConservative27]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After only their first few weeks of work, tensions already are high among lawmakers meeting in-person at some state capitols — not because of testy debates over taxes, guns or abortion, but because of a disregard for coronavirus precautions.

In Georgia, a Republican lawmaker recently was booted from the House floor for refusing to get tested for the coronavirus. In Iowa, a Democratic House member boldly violated a no-jeans rule to protest the chamber’s lack of a mask rule.

And in Missouri, numerous lawmakers and staff — some fearing for their health after a COVID-19 outbreak in the Capitol — scrambled to get vaccinated at a pop-up clinic before legislative leaders warned that the shots weren’t actually meant for them. GOP Gov. Mike Parson denounced the lawmakers as line-jumpers.

[ChicagoConservative27]

How the F do these losers know where and when they got infected?? Does the virus tap you on the shoulder and tell you something?

[The Louiswu]

"boldly violated a no-jeans rule"

Now I got OJ on my keyboard...now that's a bold protest. ahahahahahahaha!!!!!

[foreverfree]

bump

[hanamizu]

GOP Gov. Mike Parson denounced the lawmakers as line-jumpers.

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MO is currently vaccinating “at-risk” individuals—over 65, certain health issues, hospital staff, etc. Although politicians see themselves as vitally important many feel we could do just as well without them. Why should lawmakers and their staffs be allowed to jump the line? Parsons is right.

[pas]

That one caught my eye as well. A Dem boldly did it.