Republican governors are facing a new challenge as they fight to stop the spread of coronavirus: pressure from their own right flanks
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Polls show widespread support for maintaining social distancing guidelines, but Republicans are more aggressive than Democrats about their hopes for the timing and scope of reopening. Local GOP officials in states where demonstrations are occurring said their offices have been inundated with calls and letters from exasperated constituents who are urging swift action.
“From what I have seen, people have followed the rules and guidelines. It’s time to allow people to go back to work,” Middleton said. “They want to go back and they are ready to go back to work.” Trump met with retail executives and spoke with governors Monday about the virus response and “economic revival,” an approach that could put the president on firmer footing with his base.
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