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Source: ShiftWA.org

Washington State led the country in new unemployment claims last week, even as the latest wave of COVID-19 cases hits the state. Over 25,000 new claims were filed last week with Governor Jay Inslee’s dysfunctional Employment Security Department (ESD).  What does the number of claims and new COVID-19 cases say about Inslee’s extremely partisan handling of the coronavirus pandemic?  Just consider Inslee’s record in dealing with the pandemic, which he has done as a one-man show, refusing help from others (especially if they are Republicans). His restrictive policies have severely damaged our state’s economy, students’ education and mental health are suffering, and still the virus continues to spread.  Liberal protests and public celebrations were allowed to take place and even encouraged, while small businesses were closed.  Tribal casinos (which contribute big money to Democrat campaigns) were allowed to open to their patrons, yet restaurants are losing money providing take-out only service.  Government construction jobs were allowed to continue while private sector projects were shut down.  The governor filled his various COVID-19 advisory committees with his political supporters, while disregarding points of view from elected Republican legislators.  He formed the Democrat-only Western States Pact, ignoring our neighbors in Idaho and Alaska because they have Republican Governors. Marijuana stores were deemed essential businesses, while Alcoholics Anonymous’ meetings were forbidden.  The partisan acts of Governor Inslee led many moderates and conservatives to distrust his motives, and thus not respond to his legitimate precautions, like wearing a mask.  (Remember, the Washington State Department of Health needed to use an ad featuring retired General James Mattis to convince many to wear the mask, because much of the public distrusted the governor.)  This has led many to believe that Governor Inslee’s actions are more reflective of someone selfishly seeking a partisan position in the Biden Administration than someone who is concerned about the welfare of the people of the state. (Seattle Times and YouTube)



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