I think you guys are forgetting how bad things were in NY in the beginning of the pandemic. It really makes sense that Cuomo went full bore out of the gate.
And honestly, upstate NY has had restaurants, hotels, and other things open or half open since the summer.
I don’t think he’s perfect, but really, if you don’t live in the area, I think you might not appreciate how terrible it was at the start, and how crazy dense NYC is.
I also think, with the vaccine rolling out now, it’s absolutely appropriate for ALL govs to be planning their opening, and relaxation of restrictions. I’ve been for controlling the virus even at the cost of the economy - again, influenced by my geography and experience - but now with better days clearly ahead - it’s time to plan to live again.
I’m talking more about the severe NYC lockdowns. And really, people don’t realize that upstate has been very open for months and months. They think Cuomo has had the whole state in severe lockdown, and that’s not the case.
I actually like the way GA holds there elections. Ensures no one holds office without having 50% plus 1 of the vote. If the whole country did that maybe we would have more than just Democrats and Republicans for the most part.
