The coronavirus and the presidential election

Yesterday, Vice-President Mike Pence was put in charge. Today, we understand what President Trump had in mind. His main concern is to control the narrative. The President does not want to hear anything negative about his future handling of the crisis. He knows that sooner or later the epidemic will hit the country and is determined to ensure the official statements coming from his Administration do not challenge his handling of the response. Public health and treatment affordability are key electoral issues.

The state of politics

I just spent two full weeks in the Southwest of the US and also in Florida. I met a good number of local fellows and most of them did impress me. They are part of those who make America great, on a daily basis and anonymous manner.

I was in Fort Lauderdale the day of the last debate between Hillary Clinton and her republican opponent. As I watched their duel, I kept wondering about today´s politics in a democratic context. To be more precise, I couldn´t stop my continuous bewilderment as I was confronted – through the TV screen, of course – with the extreme and primary mediocrity of the Republican candidate.

I have friends that are Republican supporters. I respect their options. But in the case I was gazing at there was nothing I could find that would allow me to anchor a bit of respect.