Nevada GOP candidate for governor who hadn't been vaccinated tests positive for coronavirus

[Judi Lynn]

Source: CNN

By Eric Bradner, CNN 1 hr ago

Hours after launching his campaign for governor, a Nevada Republican who had not yet received the coronavirus vaccine said he had just tested positive for the virus.

John Jay Lee looking at the camera: North Las Vegas mayor John Lee speaks during a news conference in December 2015, in Las Vegas.© David Becker/AP North Las Vegas mayor John Lee speaks during a news conference in December 2015, in Las Vegas.
John Lee, the mayor of North Las Vegas, launched his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday. His entrance into the 2022 race came weeks after he had switched parties, accusing Democrats of drifting toward socialism and embracing "cancel culture."

Lee, a 65-year-old cancer survivor and former state lawmaker who was elected mayor in 2013 and reelected in 2017, announced his positive test in a Facebook post on Monday night -- without explaining why he had not been vaccinated.

"I was informed late Monday afternoon that someone I had come in contact with had tested positive for COVID-19. I immediately went to get tested, and tested positive, while following all CDC guidelines. I am feeling well, with no symptoms, and will be quarantining according to CDC guidelines and consultation with my doctor. I beat cancer and I'll beat Covid-19. I had not yet gotten the vaccine, and I'd like this to serve as a reminder to all to continue to take proper precautions, as well as ask for prayers for all who have been affected by this virus."

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[dem4decades]

1. Would it be inappropriate to mention Darwin at this time?

[Phoenix61]

4. No, I don't so, not a bit. nt

[William Seger]

14. Herd immunity the old fashioned way: culling the herd

[BadGimp]

22. brutal but true

[abqtommy]

2. Hey, J.J., remember the saying that what goes around comes around? It's here for you

now.

[NQAS]

3. How did he survive his cancer?

Was that a hoax, or did doctors explain it to him in ways he could understand?

Was it God’s will? Smoking? Or just one of those things thot can happen? Like, say, COVID-19?

How did he survive it? Gods will? Or science?Chemotherapy? Radiation? What was in the chemical? Did they stop him from doing it? How ‘bout radiation.

Amazing. He survived cancer but might die from a hoax.

[Paladin]

5. "...take proper precautions..."

Stupid old fuck couldn't bring himself to say "Get vaccinated."

[lastlib]

6. I really don't care, do U?

Tots (cold, greasy) & pears (rotten).....

[monkeyman1]

7. another chicken shit republican!

[JohnnyRingo]

8. Quick! Call for an indoor fundraiser!

He's only gonna be hot for a while, he has to start shaking GOP donors' hands and hugging their partners right now.

Time for a trip to the Mar-a-Lago Oval Office to see the Philanderer In Chief for advice on the hoax.

[ffr]

9. +1 Besides, it's no worse than the flu

going by what they say.

[modrepub]

10. I Fully Support Health Plans Dropping Full Coverage

for folks who won't get vaccinated unless they have a legitimate medical excuse. Don't want to get vaccinated, then let the market correct the problem.

Won't work in this case since he's probably on Medicare

[Yavin4]

19. I support you on this 100%.

Smokers and the obese pay dearly for their medical treatment. Why should COVID patients get a free ride?

[marble falls]

11. Does he think his cancer is a hoax? Will he refuse a cancer vacine?

[aggiesal]

12. I'm calling Bull $h1t on this statement ...

I immediately went to get tested, and tested positive, while following all CDC guidelines.

I'll guarantee that he has not been wearing a mask.
CDC Guidelines state that you can go maskless indoors & outdoors if you are FULLY vaccinated.
So if he was not wearing a mask, he's not following CDC Guidelines.

After searching the internet, I have not seen any image of the NLV Mayor with a mask on.

[bamagal62]

13. Whatever. I just wish these idiots would get sick.

[NullTuples]

15. GOP badge of honor, especially if they survive?

[riversedge]

16. john Lee switched parties--used to be a Dem.........

...John Lee, the mayor of North Las Vegas, launched his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday. His entrance into the 2022 race came weeks after he had switched parties, accusing Democrats of drifting toward socialism and embracing "cancel culture."

[Stuart G]

17. Stupid...Is Still..........STUPID...........

[oldsoftie]

18. If only these types were the ONLY ones to catch it

[cagefreesoylentgreen]

20. Just in case

NLV Mayor “doesn’t know” how child porn ended up on his iPad: https://www.thedailybeast.com/nevada-mayor-investigated-for-child-porn?jwsource=cl

And NLVPD straight up admits covering it up: https://nvcopblock.org/131412/n-las-vegas-police-chief-admitted-covering-up-for-mayor-in-child-porn-investigation/

North Las Vegas, btw, is a separate municipality from Las Vegas, which has its own wingnut, Carolyn Goodman.

[Raftergirl]

21. Tots and Pears