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FTA: Before proceeding, it might be wise to put on some gloves and a raincoat, because this tweet from the Washington Post is dripping with disdain. Ready? Ok, here goes:
Frankly, I'd be surprised to find it more than that. That is, ICU beds are virtually all in major metropolitan areas/counties. And, ICU beds don't get to be that without the supporting facilities and staff, including doctors. Few rural areas have all that, and travel to adjacent counties is common.
So, only 1:8 of trump supporters....who tend to also be more rural than dems who concentrate in major metropolitan areas, not unexpected at all. Probably less.
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FTA: Before proceeding, it might be wise to put on some gloves and a raincoat, because this tweet from the Washington Post is dripping with disdain. Ready? Ok, here goes:
WaPO: Analysis: 1 in 8 Trump voters lives in a county with no ICU beds https://wapo.st/3a6pXGY"
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Frankly, I'd be surprised to find it more than that. That is, ICU beds are virtually all in major metropolitan areas/counties. And, ICU beds don't get to be that without the supporting facilities and staff, including doctors. Few rural areas have all that, and travel to adjacent counties is common.
So, only 1:8 of trump supporters....who tend to also be more rural than dems who concentrate in major metropolitan areas, not unexpected at all. Probably less.