Politico December 17, 2024
AFTERSHOCKS — Within three years of the first government-mandated shutdowns, polling suggested that Covid-19 and its aftermath had become one of the least important issues to Americans. By the time the 2024 election rolled around, it barely registered at all in surveys.
But looking back at the past year in politics and policy — as well as culture — it seems clear that this was once again a year shaped and created by Covid. The latest example? Vermont’s recently re-elected Gov. Phil Scott was forced to cancel public appearances this week after testing positive for the virus.
The culture we live in, our politics, our politicians, the way we think about our economic circumstances, and even our families are still...
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