The editor of a New York Times political newsletter claimed that GOP Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin’s victory has “defined” a “new Republican mainstream” view when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, which led several social media users to mock him as being grossly out-of-touch.
“I received my COVID-19 booster vaccine this morning. It’s YOUR decision, but I encourage every Virginian to join me. Together, we can help keep our communities safe,” Youngkin, who unexpectedly defeated Democratic challenger and former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe last month wrote on Twitter.
I received my COVID-19 booster vaccine this morning. It’s YOUR decision, but I encourage every Virginian to join me. Together, we can help keep our communities safe.
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) December 3, 2021
Blake Hounshell, editor of the Times’ “On Politics” newsletter, wrote in response, “Youngkin has defined the new Republican mainstream position: for vaccines, but against mandates.”
Youngkin has defined the new Republican mainstream position: for vaccines, but against mandates https://t.co/PgRq2aExHk
— Blake Hounshell (@blakehounshell) December 3, 2021
Several social media users noted that is not a new position among Republicans, noting that as early as last year, several GOP governors including Florida’s Ron DeSantis adopted that position.
“New York Times writer doesn’t know what the word ‘new’ means,” wrote Christina Pushaw, DeSantis’ communications director.
“That’s been the GOP stance all along. As an alleged journalist, you should know this,” Twitter user AdamInHTown added.
“Literally the opinion of every Republican I know,” wrote another user.
@GovRonDeSantis and @GregAbbott_TX have both had the same message for months
— Doug Miller (@MillerforKeller) December 3, 2021
Um, this has been DeSantis’ position since the beginning of this thing.
— ClassicalLibMOT (@CygnusA81) December 3, 2021
That’s been the GOP stance all along. As an alleged journalist, you should know this.
— AdamInHTownTX (LGBFJB+ Supporter) (@AdamInHTownTX) December 3, 2021
New York Times writer doesn’t know what the word “new” means
— Christina Pushaw 🐊 (@ChristinaPushaw) December 4, 2021
Literally the opinion of every Republican I know.
— Dan Chomicz (@DChomicz) December 3, 2021
It’s not new.
— 🎅🏻jimtreacher.substack.com🎄 (@jtLOL) December 5, 2021
Do you know what “new” means?
— Pete D’Abrosca (King of Substack) (@pdabrosca) December 4, 2021
This is new how?
— Ed Smallwood (@EASmallwood) December 3, 2021
this has been the conservative position from the beginning. why does it take so long for media folks to catch up?
— Aaron Arnwine (@aaronarnwine) December 5, 2021
I think that’s been the position throughout. Everyone from Trump to Hannity to all the Republican governors have encouraged vaccines but oppose mandates.
— Tad (@TadBril) December 4, 2021
Lol this position is not new
— Megan Bush (@MeganLBush) December 3, 2021
This has always been the mainstream position.
— Jacob Airey (@realJacobAirey) December 3, 2021
DeSantis has been saying it for the entire year. They only see what they want to see.
— Robert (@Ruhroe) December 3, 2021
DeSantis has been saying it for the entire year. They only see what they want to see.
— Robert (@Ruhroe) December 3, 2021
So he has restated the mainstream position that has been a constant since the start.
— Howard Wall 💰📈📝 (@HJWallEcon) December 3, 2021
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