David Axelrod

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Did he just acknowledge that the press briefings serve as a substitute for rallies? Not a surprise, just surprising that he would say it. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

New from the @POTUS. Apparently people gathering to publicly protest stay at home orders are immune from COVID-19 and unable to spread it. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The message here is that there are a sufficient tests to cover phase one of the reopening project but they are not necessarily in the hands of states and facilities who need them. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

It is extraordinary to hear the @VP urge states to follow the guidance for re-opening released yesterday at the very same time the @POTUS is tweeting encouragement to protesters who demand that states reopen right away. (Only in states led by Democrats.) — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

State & local govs are facing mammoth budget shortfalls due to COVID-19 and economic shutdown. Without federal help, these deficits will force deep cuts that will cruelly target those who already have been hit the hardest by the virus-the elderly; the poor; communities of color. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Update: nearly 37K dead of COVID-19. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Wonder if anyone will ask Dr. Fauci, who was there, if he viewed the Obama Admin’s handling of the H1N1 pandemic a “disaster?” I also wonder whether @realDonaldTrump will let him answer? Finally, I wonder why Trump feels this foolishness is helpful to him or the country? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @DavidBegnaud: Dr. Phil says we don't shut down the country for automobile deaths or or cigarette deaths or swimming pool deaths so why… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

The H1N1 flu killed 12,456 Americans, not 17K alleged here nor the more than 31K who already have perished in the pandemic @realDonaldTrump told us in February was a “hoax.” The @BarackObama admin mobilized quickly and was consistently led by the science. It’s a good template. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

On the #AxeFiles, I asked @GovWhitmer her reaction to @POTUS’s attacks after she prodded the feds over their slow COVID response. Trump threatened to withhold assistance to “the woman in MIchigan.” Below, she talks about her reaction. Full podcast at https://t.co/g54AfNrFU2. https://t.co/19p18sFfX2 — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

On last night’s episode, he stood at the WH podium and proclaimed how well he and all the governors are working together. Today, he sends out a series of Tweets like this, aimed at states with Democratic governors. Last night’s theme? Unity. Today’s? @realDonaldTrump is back! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Probably as much as getting schooled on the limits of his power, my guess is @realDonaldTrump made the leap from “Total Authority” to “governors decide” because someone persuaded him that there’s risk associated w/the decision to open back up. Better the govs wear the jacket! — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

.@POTUS says U.S. has all the COVID-19 tests we need. In a new #AxeFiles, I asked @GovWhitmer about it “We've never had enough... We're doubling our testing in Michigan this week. It still means that we're way under where we should be.” To hear the pod: https://t.co/g54AfNrFU2. https://t.co/RwkwkrXVPG — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @jheil: When the history of @realdonaldtrump’s handling of Covid-19 is written, the first chapter will be all about down-playing, and th… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Mission Accomplished. I guess there will be no more press briefings. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Chiding governors for failing to get tests, @POTUS says the swab used for the Coronavirus is little more than a Q-tip. Not true. Highly specialized requiring specific materials. https://t.co/vhJJH6pUB1 — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Here we go again. Every public health expert knew in January. It was mid-March before the @POTUS acknowledged the seriousness. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Why are should governors have had ventilators stockpiled for a pandemic? — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

I can go along with Pence on much of what he has reported but the assertion that “we have protected to the most vulnerable.” The “most vulnerable”-people of color and the poor-have suffered disproportionately. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @steveschale: Exhausted from a morning of barking during my wall to wall calls 🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/eey3fMCdbe — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @geoffgarin: Trump’s rush to open the economy is totally out of sync with public opinion. Here are several findings in that regard. 1.… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

On new #AxeFiles, I spoke with @GovWhitmer of Michigan about her resolve to enforce tough stay at home measures, until extensive COVID-19 testing/tracing regimen is in place. Below she explains her fears about moving too quickly. Full pod here: https://t.co/oZMsoGhyTk. https://t.co/fV5lINVook — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @fredhochberg: .@senatemajldr may not be interested in expanding access to the banking system or broadband connectivity but the fact rem… — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

These decisions-cutting off funding to the WHO; provoking a constitutional squabble with Congress by launching a never-before tried power grab-seem spectacularly ill-timed, given the epic crisis at hand. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This isn’t about ADDRESSING the crisis. It’s about EXPLOITING the crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

This isn’t about addressing the crisis. It’s about abusing the crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Another misguided power play by Mr. Total Authority. https://t.co/LbrVXOniat — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

RT @ChrisCuomo: More proof that the one thing we can’t cure...is stupid. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

Pay close attention. This is the new @realDonaldTrump strategy for dealing with the fallout for his slow reaction and dismissal of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic. China. China. China. In January, he (wrongly) PRAISED their handling of the virus. — PolitiTweet.org

David Axelrod @davidaxelrod

After you consume today’s anti-WHO screed from the @POTUS, read this: https://t.co/L7i4QJyrLq — PolitiTweet.org