GOP calls for Biden referendum on vaccine mandates

Congressional Republicans explode President BidenJoe BidenPoll: Voters divided over whether they think Biden was trying to score political points with Afghanistan pullout Kansas approves use of M in federal funds to increase nurses’ wages CONTINUEDthe latest measures to require more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as “non-Americans” and promising to fight against them.

Republicans will try to push back vaccine mandates from several angles thanks to the legislation they have introduced to ban such demands and lawsuits as they attempt to make the issue a referendum on Biden’s professional performance ahead of the elections. midterm elections next year.

But polls show a majority of the public is on Biden’s side, with most supporting vaccine requirements for workplaces, airplanes, dining inside restaurants and attending events. with large crowds.

While Republicans’ opposition to vaccine demands may reflect their party’s grassroots views, it risks giving the impression of prioritizing the rights of vaccine resistance fighters who, at this point, represent a minority of the American population.

At this point, a qualified majority of American adults have taken steps to get vaccinated against COVID-19. About 75 percent of adults have received at least one dose and 64 percent are fully immunized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Republicans are, however, leaning into the argument that people shouldn’t be forced to get vaccinated.

“For Joe Biden, strength is more important than freedom. Americans will not stand it, ”said minority House leader Kevin mccarthyA fundraising group allied with Kevin McCarthyMcCarthy are helping Republicans who voted to impeach Trump. The Jan. 6 committee received “thousands of pages of documents” before the deadline. (R-California).

A House Republican suggested the expanded vaccine requirements could lead to a “revolt,” while JD Vance, a Republican candidate for a Senate seat in Ohio, called for “mass civil disobedience. To “save us from the naked authoritarianism of Joe Biden”.

“Are you trying to start a full revolt? Honestly, what’s wrong with Democrats? Leave the people alone. It’s madness, ”said the representative. Dan CrenshawDaniel Crenshaw The Memo: Biden Comes Out Striking On COVID-19 The Hill’s 12:30 p.m. Report – Presented by AT&T – Texas near-abortion ban takes effect Absent Democrats give Republicans new openness to Afghanistan MORE (R-Texas) wrote on Twitter.

Biden announced a requirement that all private employers with 100 or more employees must mandate vaccines or weekly tests, as well as plans to require vaccines for most federal workers and contractors. The president also said he would require employers to give paid time off to get vaccinated and encouraged some large sites to require proof of vaccination or entry tests.

Home minority whip Steve scaliseStephen (Steve) Joseph ScaliseLouisiana delegation requests additional relief funding after FEMA Ida has funds to cover disasters – for now Watch Live: Scalise holds press conference on Afghanistan MORE (R-La.) warned against a “slippery slope” in response to Biden’s announcement and said “it’s all about government control.”

“The Liberals do not care about the freedoms this country was founded on. Just their own power. Biden admitted that, “It’s not about freedom or personal choice.” Wake up America. It’s a slippery slope from here, ”he said.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) quickly pledged to prosecute the Biden administration for its COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate. RNC president Ronna mcdanielRonna Romney McDaniel RNC vows to sue Biden vaccine, HR 4 testing warrant continues legacy of Congressman John Lewis Memo: Defensive Biden tries to put Afghanistan behind him MORE accused Biden of lying, claiming he said during his election that he would not impose vaccination warrants. She said the president had failed to stop the virus and the warrants would shut down small businesses.

“When its executive order takes effect, the RNC will sue the administration to protect Americans and their freedoms,” she said.

Several Republican governors have also threatened to sue Biden for forcing workers to be vaccinated, including Georgia Gov. Brian kempBrian KempOvernight Health Care – Biden defends push for vaccine mandates Biden to GOP governors planning lawsuits over vaccine mandate: ‘Expect’ The memo: Biden pulls his fist out on COVID-19 PLUS, Arizona Gov. Doug DuceyDoug DuceyOvernight Health Care – Biden defends push for vaccine mandates Biden to GOP governors planning vaccine warrant prosecutions: ‘Expect’ The memo: Biden comes out of his fist on COVID-19 PLUS and the government of South Dakota. Kristi noemKristi Lynn NoemOvernight Health Care – Biden defends push for vaccine mandates Biden to GOP governors planning vaccine warrant lawsuits: “Expect” Allies see growing prospect of Trump’s 2024 White House candidacy MORE.

Biden has vowed to use his power as president to secure governors who won’t help beat the pandemic “on the sidelines.” He said on Friday he was “so disappointed” that some Republican governors “were so cavalier with the health of these children,” during a visit to a school in Washington, DC.

“One of the lessons that I hope our students can unlearn is that politics doesn’t have to be like this. Politics doesn’t have to be that way. They grow up in an environment where they see it as a war, like a bitter quarrel, ”he said.

He pointed to poll data, saying a majority of Americans support the mandates.

A recent Gallup poll found that respondents ranged from 53 to 63 percent in favor of immunization requirements in five different situations like air travel, dining out, or traveling to the office.

An Associated Press-NORC poll also found that half of Americans support vaccine requirements in their workplaces, and 59% support similar mandates for teachers when children return to school in no one across the country.

Biden blamed unvaccinated Americans for prolonging the pandemic that has rocked American life for a year and a half, saying their refusal “has cost us all” and “our patience is running out.” He also berated some elected officials for making the pandemic worse by not promoting vaccines.

Aside from GOP governors promising legal action in response to Biden’s latest efforts to enforce vaccinations, Texas Gov. Greg AbbottGreg AbbottTaxis Attorney General Sues Six School Districts Over Overnight Health Care Mask Warrants – Biden Defends Push for Hillicon Valley Vaccine Warrants – Apple Is Not A Monopoly, Judge More and the Governor of Florida. Ron DeSantisRon DeSantis Education Department Opens Civil Rights Inquiry into Florida Mask Warrant Ban Texas Attorney General Sues Six School Districts Over Mask Warrants Appeals Court Reinstates Warrant Ban DeSantis Mask for Florida Schools PLUS, both Republicans, had also already passed measures banning vaccines and masks in their states.

Some prominent Republicans have attempted to promote vaccines, even though they haven’t called for terms of office. Leader of the minority in the Senate Mitch mcconnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell Why is Biden reluctant to challenge China as East Asia’s main trading partner? Capitol Police warn of potential violence at rally supporting rioters: The Hill’s Morning Report – Brought to you by Facebook – Democrats face headwinds on $ 500 billion plan and cap of debt PLUS (R-Ky.), A polio survivor, filmed a public service announcement encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

But other Republicans continue to spread misinformation about vaccines and the pandemic. representing Marjorie Taylor GreeneMarjorie Taylor GreeneGOP’s Efforts to Minimize Danger of Increase in Riots on Capitol Hill The Memo: What Now for Anti-Trump Republicans? Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will meet Trump ‘soon’ in Florida MORE (R-Ga.), Who was temporarily suspended from Twitter this summer for violating its COVID-19 disinformation policy, said Thursday that “we should do everything possible” to have hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin and Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody are “just as available as life-saving vaccines.”

Health officials have strongly advised against taking hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, or ivermectin, which is used to treat parasitic worms, as measures for COVID-19.

Attempts by some Republicans to continue spreading disinformation have strengthened Democrats’ resolve to take a tough stance on immunization enforcement as they seek to portray Republicans as caring for a radicalized minority.

“If we lose progress in our fight against this virus and get Americans back to work, it won’t be surprising who is to blame. The American people simply cannot afford to give the hardline Republicans in the House control of Congress, ”the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the campaign arm of the House Democrats, wrote in a memo.