GOP senators sound alarm as coronavirus surges in home states
Senate Republicans are raising the alarm over the country's rapidly growing number of coronavirus cases. The warnings come as President Trump has repeatedly linked the recent spike to an increase in testing, while also overselling his administration’s response and appearing optimistic about the odds of a quick vaccine or the disappearance of the virus altogether.
But GOP senators — back in their home states, many of which are seeing increased case counts — are painting a more sobering picture with their on-the-ground view. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has criss-crossed Kentucky during the recess, telling constituents that the coronavirus will not “magically disappear” and stressing that wearing a mask should not be a political issue.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — who, like McConnell, is up for reelection — characterized the public health fallout from Memorial Day as a “disaster,” pointing to an increase in cases coupled with a decrease in hospital space and available protective equipment. “You can see the effects of what happens when you kind of let your foot off the gas,” he said. Graham, a close congressional ally of Trump, also called for individuals to wear a mask, wash their hands frequently and practice social distancing, comparing the coronavirus fight to a "war."
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), whose state recently became the global epicenter, told Fox News, “Look it’s bad. It’s not great.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/507924-gop-senators-sound-alarm-as-coronavirus-surges-in-home-states
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Back peddling as fast as they can. Too late effers! 
