The Intelligence from The Economist Painting the red towns: covid-19 in America
Jun 18, 2020
Join John Parker, an international correspondent for The Economist, as he dissects the shifting COVID-19 landscape in the U.S., revealing how infection rates are fluctuating between Democratic and Republican areas and the electoral implications. Also featuring Jack LaHarte, who discusses Ireland's groundbreaking coalition government formed to keep Sinn Féin at bay, reshaping a political rivalry that has lasted nearly a century. They also touch on the inspiring story of a young chess prodigy, illustrating the personal impacts of national changes.
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Geographic Shift in COVID-19 Cases
- COVID-19 infections in the US are shifting geographically.
- Initially concentrated in Democratic states, cases are now rising in Republican states.
Politicization of COVID-19
- COVID-19 initially impacted Democratic states more significantly, leading President Trump to politicize it.
- He presented it as a "Democratic disease" and encouraged reopening efforts in Republican states.
Population Density and COVID-19
- Population density correlates with both Democratic voting and COVID-19 infection rates.
- Denser areas, often Democratic strongholds, experienced higher infection rates early on.