But somehow politically do they think it s working in their favor? that s what s so interesting. you talked about what s happening in virginia, the state where i live, the forced masking of children was one of the issues that led republicans to sweep into office in the november elections. also the lockdowns and other measures where parents had more than enough. it is true that democrat voters do tend to support lockdowns, mask mandates and other issues like that, incredibly unpopular among republicans and independent voters. and so heading into already tough midterm elections, it s very odd that democrats are making this, again, you know, no one saying if you want to wear a mask you should be allowed to wear the mask. we are talking about the forced masking of children, and that s a political unpopular position but democrats are clinging to. john: put up the series of pictures, stacey abrams maskless with the group of what are