Map showing e spread of the pandemic, that april 17th brin peak, the july 20ifth summer peak, the low point between summer and fall of september 19th and so far in the fall, e fall peak two weeks in november over 2 million cases, the total at that time 12,772,000 total cases but the headline is how the surge, inside usa today they write about that and a quote from matthew fox, professor of epidemiology at Boston University school of Public Health, he says it was inevitable it was going to get to the mountain states and when it got there there were so many susceptible people it was ready to take off. Matthew fox said we learned this time and time again in a reaction that pays off, wait until the spread is already substantial at that point your measures to contain the virus are really shutting things down completely. He also said it would be foolish to try to pin widespread outbreaks on single events such as the sturgis motorcycle rally, rather he said small get togethers make the spread
Addition to the pandemic relief and fighting the coronavirus, what else should be a priority. Republicans, one line, democrats, one line, independents and others,. One line you can also send us a text. Include your name and where you are texting from. And onter, cspanwj facebook. We will hear from a couple of members of Congress Later in the program. We will ask them both about the status of a potential pandemic relief bill. We will also show you some of the highlights from last nights cnn interview. First, a piece from page of washington journal using data from johns hopkins. The whole front page, if you go online, you will see the interactive map showing the spread of the virus across the country. The april 17 spring peak, july 25 at summer peak, the low point between the summer and fall of september 19. So far, in the fall, the fall peak to describe, two weeks in november, over 2 million cases. Over 12 million cases. The bottom line is how the surge engulfed. They write today, about
Watch book tv on cspan2 this weekend. Washington journal continues. Host next we are joined by john fortier, studies director at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Here to talk to us about what to expect heading into election day, you wrote a book in 2006 promises and perils, while that is the story so far with states like texas and hawaii already surpassing their total of 2016. What you think that massive number of votes means . 2006, it maybe was not as interesting but we are talking a lot about it today. We are seeing a huge increase in voting by mail and early voting in person. 2016 we saw 41 of the population voting for election day. 17 by early in person voting. We are seeing another explosion beyond that in this election. We have already seen 92 Million People vote early this as of last night. We are going to see more before election day. Deservescdonald really credit for keeping these numbers which keep expanding. We will see on most 50 of americans voting by mail. The average for t
Organization, talks about the biotech industry and how it is helping to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Also the fulcrum editorinchief David Hawkings joins us to discuss how the results of the november election will influence the next congress. Host good morning, everyone. As coronavirus cases spike across the country, governors are putting in place new restrictions on businesses and gatherings. As decisions, president elect biden yesterday called on congress to act on more Economic Relief for americans. They have 14 days. Do you agree or disagree . If you are unemployed, dial in at 202 7488000. If you are a Small Business owner or employee, 202 7488001. If you are an essential worker, 202 7488002. All others, call us at 202 7488003. You can also text us at that same number or go to twitter cspanwj and post your comments on facebook. Com cspan. The Associated Press headline this morning pandemic politics lead bc in gridlock. D. C. In gridlock as the virus searches. Wants nancy pelosi
You this question, should the Trump Campaign continue with its election lawsuits . The lines to use, if you are a supporter of joe biden at 2027488000. President Trump Supporters 2027488001. Independence and others for independents, the number 2027488002. You can always text us at 2027488003, and were always at cspanwj,itter and on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. The reporting this morning of the washington times, their headline, this thousands flock to rallies in d. C. Thousands of supporters for President Trump filled Freedom Plaza in washington, d. C. On saturday as several rallies took place speaking out against what they see as a widespread voting fraud throwing the election to presumptive president elect joe biden. That is from the washington times. Also from the Washington Post this morning, they are reporting on the rally and things that happened after the rally. The headline after thousands of Trump Supporters rally in d. C. , violence iraqs when night falls violence erupts w