I wish you could all watch Gov Inslee right now.

[nolabear]

He’s giving a master class in handling the impact of the virus on businesses and workers. Unemployment benefits for those unable to work, assistance in stopping late fees and penalties for late payments due to not being able to earn, stats on epidemic predictions in various scenarios, how to curb activities and cancellation of events and address economic impacts...I wish to God he was president right now.

Edited to include link to video.

https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2020031146

[cmeneer]

1. Inslee is amazing!

I saw him give an interview on Rachel last night. A great example of leadership; and of course a strong climate activist. Love him!

[Haggis for Breakfast]

34. LUV MY GUV.

Inslee should be named Cabinet Secretary for the EPA. His cred would help restore the agency and then some. Bring back the scientific brain drain that occurred in 2016. Jay is EXACTLY the person who could do that and more.

Oh and by the way, to all of you non-Washingtonians -- WE voter by mail up here. You should get your states to follow suit. This standing for hours in all kinds of weather to vote is ridiculous. You deserve better than a system designed in 1776.

[locks]

47. We in Colorado

are so thankful for our good governor Polis and happy for the good people of Washington.

[SharonAnn]

2. He's awesome. I'm jealous. We have Bill Lee as governor in TN. Dumb as a box of rocks, controlled

We have Bill Lee as governor in TN. Dumb as a box of rocks, controlled by the lobbyists and guided by the right-wing tea party.
He is so stupid that it's hard to understand how someone can be that stupid and still be walking upright.

[Scarsdale]

30. So, a clone of tRump

you say? He could be the next gop nominee for the WH. The gop likes 'em DUMB.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

33. He does look dumb, yet somehow harmless

Looks can be deceiving.

[Karadeniz]

43. My condolences!❤

[Mme. Defarge]

3. I wish the same.

Portland sends you all a hug

[nolabear]

6. Thanks! Hugs back. Stay cool!

[Ohiogal]

4. Me too, nolabear

That’s what a real leader does.

Instead we’re stuck with this moron who lies about everything, goes golfing, has no economic plan to deal with the fallout, and tweets all morning in front of the TV about ratings. It’s beyond disgusting, it’s dangerous.

[Leghorn21]

5. I adore this man, so what if he's a snake!!

RESPECT

[nolabear]

7. Snakes are underrated. Of course a rat would hate them. 😄

[Leghorn21]

9. Right on, nolabear

[NNadir]

54. Good point. Although I prefer a woman VP...

...he'd also be an excellent choice.

[caraher]

22. Seems all my favorite politicians get likened to snakes...

Inslee, Warren... go snakes!

[MissMillie]

8. that snake! (/sarcasm)

you mean he actually cares how this impacts people and not about how it makes him look?

[nolabear]

10. Crazy, right? Gov Mamba!

🐍❤️🐍❤️🐍❤️🐍❤️

[nolabear]

11. Btw his deaf interpreter is awesome too. ❤️

[Sugarcoated]

12. He was my in my top two

for president...I was very sad when he bowed out.

[hamsterjill]

13. Oh goodness, what I wouldn't give to have a decent governor!

Stuck with Greg Abbott.

Inslee might make a great running mate???? Not sure the geography would work, but I wouldn’t care if my red-ass state and region wasn’t represented on the ticket.

I’m grateful that someone has some common sense.

[Norbert]

14. I hope either Inslee or Andy Bashear make a presidential run in 2028

They are both excellent governors.

[yellowdogintexas]

55. they would be an excellent ticket together!!!

I met Bashear in 2017 at a Democratic fundraiser (when I went up for the Eclipse) and was very impressed. Bonus: he is young enough to run in 2028 (I am pretty sure I am old enough to be his mother)

He learned from the best: his dad Steve who made KY the Poster State for the ACA.

[ismnotwasm]

15. He is a good, good man

I am so proud to have him as governor

Washington state has developed a sane response, despite a LOT of unnecessary drama, despite the very real danger

My youngest daughter who also lives in Seattle had to go to the ED yesterday for respiratory symptoms she’s had for over a month. She’s been on antibiotics, cough syrup, test and fluids—the whole thing you know? She’s had a slow recovery and was scared. Her drs office took a long time to call her back, so she went to urgent care. Urgent care wouldn’t see her because “It sounds like the Corona virus” (As a side note, no it fucking didn’t)

So she goes to UWMC, and they have a great triage for Corona right there. Calmed her down, (apparently the nurse cussed out the people tossing out the corona word at urgent care under his breath)

They ended up testing her anyway, because her symptoms were “borderline” but gave her the appropriate tests, lab work, flu swabs, chest X-ray.

She’s recovering from a pretty severe bout of bronchitis. She can rest peacefully knowing she does NOT have the corona virus, has NOT spread it to anyone.

UWMC and hospitals and clinics around the state are working with Inslee to develop a response and containment and they are doing a great job

[nolabear]

17. I know UWMC all too well. They do good work mostly.

My son has a chronic condition they can be real dicks about in the ER but once he’s admitted they’re golden. And Mr Bear has gotten nothing but the best for long term heart stuff.

Glad your daughter got the appropriate treatment and it’s good to know they’re on it!

[ismnotwasm]

26. Yeah the ED needs a little...work

But I’m glad you get good care otherwise and mostly

[MFM008]

19. Yup.

Proud to support our Governor.

[KT2000]

16. Wish he was VP pick

I know it will be a woman but Inslee would be so good.

[nolabear]

18. I wouldn't be surprised if he ran in 2024.

If we’re here. 😳

[Haggis for Breakfast]

37. There's a whole Cabinet of Secretaries that need to be filled . . . . .

Jay Inslee for EPA. He would be the appropriate choice.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

20. He's my governor

He was my U.S. Rep. before that.

[liberalla]

21. I wish I could see it too! Please post link if it gets online... thanks!

[caraher]

24. See my post below

[caraher]

23. Is it this press conference?

Governor Inslee Press Conference on COVID-19

[Duppers]

41. Yay, video. 👍

[yaesu]

25. Some banks in Europe are suspending mortgage payments, ext... for those effected. nt

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

29. Yes, they're doing that in Italy n/t

[lillypaddle]

27. but but

I thought he was a snake?

[The Blue Flower]

28. He's exactly where he needs to be right now

But I have high hopes for him in 2024. He has mastered the art of being a devoted public servant.

[barbtries]

31. is it a press conference?

could be on youtube, and i would love to watch it

we all can!
thanks to person upthread for the link

https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2020031146

[mommymarine2003]

32. He's a good governor

My son-in-law works in a large care center in Tacoma where they have a whole vent-trach wing. This has been a very stressful time for him, but my daughter was so relieved when Gov. Inslee said that employees in the health care industry would get L&I if they had to be quarantined. She was not sure how they could survive financially if her husband would be off work for weeks. My daughter has damaged lungs from nearly dying several years ago, so just the fact that he could possibly be exposed on a daily basis really worries her and us, too. My youngest son works for the Seattle Fire Department, so it was interesting to hear their policy from him on how to handle possible corona virus cases.

[Andy823]

35. I read an article earlier

where he said ‘mandatory measures’ may be needed to fight coronavirus. This was about large conventions or meetings being held. He is asking groups to voluntarily cancel such events and if they don't he will use whatever means he has to make them comply.

[FM123]

36. That's what a real governor looks like.

[neohippie]

38. Him and Warren were my dream ticket

Love him and thank god for policy wonks

[Hekate]

39. KnR!

[Mickju]

40. He was my first choice for President until he dropped out.

[Amaryllis]

42. Where is he speaking? Link? I listened earlier to him on RAchel from last night and

he was totally impressive.

[BadgerMom]

44. I watched him last night on Maddow & nearly wept.

Why can’t we all be led by someone intelligent, calm and lacking in self-involvement? He was high on my list when he was running. I still hope he’s put to use in a Democratic administration next year.

[Karadeniz]

45. I was disappointed his presidential campaign didn't resonate more with the public. He could've

Taken on Trump, made Trump look like the one dimensional, paper thin replica of a human he is. WA is so lucky to have him!

[rickyhall]

46. Now that's a real governor. We had one till the Teabaggers struck.

[calimary]

48. He was my first choice for President last year.

Got to meet him at a reception in Portland. What a disappointment that he never caught fire.

He’s on top of this crisis, superbly. The state even bought a hotel to have a safe place to sequester infected people. Very creative solution!

He was masterful and credible and a total professional. You want the job done properly and well? Hire the professionals.

[Skittles]

49. the kind of person who SHOULD BE PRESIDENT

yes indeed

[pansypoo53219]

50. i did like him. if i coulda voted for him.

[warmfeet]

51. Oh, I wish he was the president right now, as well.

It is difficult to imagine just how much better off we would all be.

[hay rick]

52. He was my original DU pick for president. nt

[gldstwmn]

53. We had many good candidates.

It is a shame that so many had to drop out before a single vote was cast.