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Call it "corona-federalism": the coronavirus pandemic is surfacing a distinctively Trumpian form of federalism, & it& #39;s rotten to its core.
Here are its key features. /1
Call it "corona-federalism": the coronavirus pandemic is surfacing a distinctively Trumpian form of federalism, & it& #39;s rotten to its core.
Here are its key features. /1
1st, "corona-federalism" blames the states for failures of the federal government under Trump.
"We are a backup for them," said Trump.
So much for "the buck stops here"!
But that& #39;s corona-federalism: Trump blames the states, then passes the buck. /2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/commander-of-confusion-trump-sows-uncertainty-and-seeks-to-cast-blame-in-coronavirus-crisis/2020/04/02/fc2db084-7431-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...
"We are a backup for them," said Trump.
So much for "the buck stops here"!
But that& #39;s corona-federalism: Trump blames the states, then passes the buck. /2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/commander-of-confusion-trump-sows-uncertainty-and-seeks-to-cast-blame-in-coronavirus-crisis/2020/04/02/fc2db084-7431-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/...
2nd, "corona-federalism" rewards states whose leaders suck up to Trump & punishes states whose leaders urge essentials for their citizens.
So, Trump-friendly governors get more resources than they request while Trump critics get fewer, says @AlisonD64. /3 https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-medical-supplies-shortage-state-scramble-federal-response">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020...
So, Trump-friendly governors get more resources than they request while Trump critics get fewer, says @AlisonD64. /3 https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-medical-supplies-shortage-state-scramble-federal-response">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020...
3rd, "corona-federalism" indulges states privileging their own citizens over other states& #39; citizens.
This is an Articles of Confederation vision for America--NOT one consistent with our actual, current Constitution, as @tribelaw & @RonaldKlain note. /4 https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/04/01/coronavirus-thousands-carnival-passengers-sea-holland-america-florida/5101845002/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/tra...
This is an Articles of Confederation vision for America--NOT one consistent with our actual, current Constitution, as @tribelaw & @RonaldKlain note. /4 https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2020/04/01/coronavirus-thousands-carnival-passengers-sea-holland-america-florida/5101845002/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/tra...
In a crisis, national leadership--real leadership--unites our nation.
It brings together "these United States," as @BarackObama liked to say (h/t @AndBurt).
But Trump?
He divides Americans, & pits them against each other.
It& #39;s "corona-federalism." /END https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/05/these-united-states-how-obamas-vocal-tic-reveals-a-polarized-america/275739/">https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/...
It brings together "these United States," as @BarackObama liked to say (h/t @AndBurt).
But Trump?
He divides Americans, & pits them against each other.
It& #39;s "corona-federalism." /END https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/05/these-united-states-how-obamas-vocal-tic-reveals-a-polarized-america/275739/">https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/...