Because we’re still dealing with pols deeply invested in the idea that lies and beliefs are more important than facts and science:
When the cases climb and they are proved wrong again, their surviving supporters will probably be happy to forgive them on their way to the polls. Lather, rinse, and repeat. I guess the rest of us better start finding out how much the next booster will cost and prepare to pay. Members of the GOP might say that they’ll support an emergency authorization, but given how they’ve demonized the use of emergency powers at the state level, I have no confidence in their willingness to act for the good of the public.
