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A Tale of Two Democratic Governors
Based on their performances during the pandemic, some Democratic governors deserve to win reelection. Some do not.
During this crisis, some in our governing body have demonstrated leadership competence, sound decision-making abilities, good communication with community leaders and other elected officials, cooperative bipartisanship, and a willingness to put the needs of constituents first.
But not every elected official has responded well to this crisis.
When tested, it seems even the most experienced of lawmakers can prove themselves unequal to the challenge of leading through an ordeal like the many-headed hydra of coronavirus.
Two neighboring states provide a useful case study.
Colorado
Luckily for the people living in Colorado, Democrat Governor Jared Polis has risen to the many challenges created both by the outbreak of Covid-19 and the necessity of reopening shuttered sections of the U.S. economy.
While Gov. Polis has moved decisively to protect the rights of Colorado business owners to deny service to anyone not wearing a protective mask, he has also been quick to trust the citizens of Colorado to respond effectively and consistently to directives from public health authorities, if reasonably presented.