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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI wish you could all watch Gov Inslee right now.
Hes 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
(253 posts)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
(6,831 posts)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
(2,012 posts)are so thankful for our good governor Polis and happy for the good people of Washington.
SharonAnn
(13,780 posts)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
(9,426 posts)you say? He could be the next gop nominee for the WH. The gop likes 'em DUMB.
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,156 posts)Looks can be deceiving.
Karadeniz
(22,587 posts)Mme. Defarge
(8,053 posts)Portland sends you all a hug
nolabear
(41,995 posts)Ohiogal
(32,118 posts)Thats what a real leader does.
Instead were 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. Its beyond disgusting, its dangerous.
Leghorn21
(13,527 posts)RESPECT
nolabear
(41,995 posts)Leghorn21
(13,527 posts)NNadir
(33,574 posts)...he'd also be an excellent choice.
caraher
(6,279 posts)Inslee, Warren... go snakes!
MissMillie
(38,587 posts)you mean he actually cares how this impacts people and not about how it makes him look?
nolabear
(41,995 posts)🐍❤️🐍❤️🐍❤️🐍❤️
nolabear
(41,995 posts)Sugarcoated
(7,734 posts)for president...I was very sad when he bowed out.
hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)Stuck with Greg Abbott.
Inslee might make a great running mate???? Not sure the geography would work, but I wouldnt care if my red-ass state and region wasnt represented on the ticket.
Im grateful that someone has some common sense.
Norbert
(6,041 posts)They are both excellent governors.
yellowdogintexas
(22,280 posts)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
(42,020 posts)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 shes had for over a month. Shes been on antibiotics, cough syrup, test and fluidsthe whole thing you know? Shes 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 wouldnt see her because It sounds like the Corona virus (As a side note, no it fucking didnt)
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.
Shes 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
(41,995 posts)My son has a chronic condition they can be real dicks about in the ER but once hes admitted theyre golden. And Mr Bear has gotten nothing but the best for long term heart stuff.
Glad your daughter got the appropriate treatment and its good to know theyre on it!
ismnotwasm
(42,020 posts)But Im glad you get good care otherwise and mostly
Proud to support our Governor.
KT2000
(20,591 posts)I know it will be a woman but Inslee would be so good.
nolabear
(41,995 posts)If were here. 😳
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)Jay Inslee for EPA. He would be the appropriate choice.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,304 posts)He was my U.S. Rep. before that.
liberalla
(9,266 posts)caraher
(6,279 posts)caraher
(6,279 posts)Duppers
(28,127 posts)yaesu
(8,020 posts)WilmywoodNCparalegal
(2,654 posts)lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)I thought he was a snake?
The Blue Flower
(5,447 posts)But I have high hopes for him in 2024. He has mastered the art of being a devoted public servant.
barbtries
(28,813 posts)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
(261 posts)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
(11,495 posts)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
(10,054 posts)neohippie
(1,142 posts)Love him and thank god for policy wonks
Hekate
(90,865 posts)Mickju
(1,805 posts)Amaryllis
(9,526 posts)he was totally impressive.
BadgerMom
(2,771 posts)Why cant 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 hes put to use in a Democratic administration next year.
Karadeniz
(22,587 posts)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
(4,889 posts)calimary
(81,527 posts)Got to meet him at a reception in Portland. What a disappointment that he never caught fire.
Hes 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
(153,220 posts)yes indeed
pansypoo53219
(21,004 posts)warmfeet
(3,321 posts)It is difficult to imagine just how much better off we would all be.
hay rick
(7,648 posts)gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)It is a shame that so many had to drop out before a single vote was cast.