Because Red States Aren't Shutting Down And Telling Their Citizens To Self-Isolate At Home.... [View all]

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when they do finally get the message and begin to take the precautions - they essentially are going to extend the time the whole country has to stay home. They are not participating in flattening the curve and this will force the apex to peak later thereby extending the spread.

They will also will shoulder the blame for the economy not recovering sooner as it could if the whole country was under stay at home orders.

I don't think Trump has thought this through and the longer this extends this crisis his poll numbers will sink down. He won't be able to campaign. The economy will drag him down. It will be these Red States that will ultimately bring him down.