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Painting the red towns: covid-19 in America

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Pandemic Politics: A Divided Response

This chapter examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced American politics, focusing on the contrasting strategies of Republicans and Democrats. It highlights the shifting dynamics of infection rates from urban to suburban and rural areas, particularly in traditionally Republican strongholds. The analysis suggests that the changing demographics of the outbreak could have significant implications for the upcoming election and voter perceptions of the administration's response.

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