NBC's Sherman getting flood of emails from GOP staffers who aren't being allowed to wear masks

[Mrs. Overall]

Link to tweet

Jake Sherman
@JakeSherman

Ever since PM came out, Ive gotten a flood of emails from republican staffers who say they too are being forced to come to the hill without a mask now.

If you’re one of those people, email me or dm me.

[Iliyah]

1. Oh man . . .

republican political leaders are forcing their staff not to wear mask when it should be optional. UGH

[marybourg]

2. It should be REQUIRED.

[c-rational]

12. Bingo - More importantly it is most important for asymptomatic people with COVID to wear a

mask than those who do not have the virus. Donning a mask by those who carry can reduce transmission by 95%. Wearing a mask by those without the virus may only be 30% effective.

I do not know why we do not own this narrative. It is not about freedom. It is about respect for your fellow countrymen.

[Dustlawyer]

19. No wonder McTurtle wants immunity for the virus claims!

[magicarpet]

26. Irresponsible conduct putting other people's lives at risk,...

.... possible death,.. to look macho he man tough and advance the parties agenda. But looking for blanket immunity so they can avoid the consequences of this asinine, selfish, and deplorable behavior.

[Leghorn21]

3. Excellent!! They could pitch in and get a lawyer and sue these criminal scumbuckets, could

they not?

I wonder if Jake will publish any names...

Anyway, GOOD

[lagomorph777]

7. Nope. Congress(men) have rigged the law so labor laws, OSHA, etc don't apply to their staffs.

[Leghorn21]

9. Well how about that.

Thanks, lago—

[Evolve Dammit]

15. seriously? Do you have any info on that?

[lagomorph777]

17. Yup

https://archives-democrats-rules.house.gov/Archives/jcoc2ai.htm

https://www.propublica.org/article/do-as-we-say-congress-says-then-does-what-it-wants

[ProfessorGAC]

18. Does That Prevent Lawsuits..

...for negligence?
I get that they're not regulated by government entities regarding workplace conditions.
I read the Propublica piece and I don't see how they would be shielded from a lawsuit for negligence regarding health & safety in the workplace.
Remember, one of the motivations behind OSHA was to prevent every poor working condition wouldn't be litigated and tie up the courts.
Administrative law, with teeth, was put in place so every safety violation wasn't a court battle.
So, couldn't ex-staffers sue over this?

[lagomorph777]

20. Congress members are truly immune

because of Sovereign Immunity in the 11 Amendment, which been extended to members of congress. Congress is immune from suits at law when acting within their official functions. They are also immune from suits seeking damages for slander if they are testifying before a senate hearing.

[ProfessorGAC]

22. You're Right

Forgot about that. Does that cover chiefs of staff, or just the elected official?
I'm thinking a "joint & several" view of a civil case.

[Evolve Dammit]

23. Thank much. It's almost like being in the military. Government property. They own you.

[Blue Owl]

4. Add them to Gohmie's Pyle

n/t

[lagomorph777]

8. Goehmert Shitpile

[Wellstone ruled]

5. That will rile up the Baggers big time.

When the Inmates rebel against their Masters on Capital Hill,we are in for some very interesting conversations to come.

[tanyev]

6. The GOP is Lord Farquaad.

[dalton99a]

10. Kick

[IronLionZion]

11. Goehmert has probably spread it around

There are many things wrong with the GOP but this is unnecessarily dumb

[progree]

13. None of those from White House West Wing staffers - they were required to wear masks May 11

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/11/white-house-issues-memo-requiring-staff-to-wear-masks-in-west-wing.html

White House issues memo requiring staff to wear masks in West Wing, CNBC, 5/11/20
... The directive from the White House management office was laid out in a memo to staffers Monday afternoon, NBC reported. ... The memo also asked staff members to avoid visiting the West Wing, where the Oval Office is located, unless it is necessary, the sources told NBC.

Something to keep in mind when some fuckhead harasses you about wearing a mask -- if they're so ineffective or the Covid19 is just a hoax, or if only wimps wear them, then why does your fearless leader require everyone near him to wear a mask? Why is he wimpifying his staff -- and by extension -- himself?

[SergeStorms]

27. All so they won't contaminate His Assholiness...

when HE refuses to wear a mask because of his "manliness".

[progree]

30. Yup, you got it. Well put 😁 n/t

[Bleacher Creature]

14. Who the hell would voluntarily work for that guy???

I don't wish harm on anyone and hope they're ok, but this wasn't exactly unforeseeable.

[Evolve Dammit]

16. aspiring like-minded GOPers I would imagine.

[OverBurn]

21. Sue, Sue, and Sue Some More...........

[nattyice]

24. Well, when you work for GOP scumbags, what did you expect?

[George II]

25. I thought DC had a mask requirement?

[NurseJackie]

28. I know I should care if the GOP and their staffers get sick from Covid and die...

... but I don't. I really don't.

[spanone]

29. I guess the question is, do you want to die for this dead party.