Jonathan Chait discusses the bind that Republican leaders like Florida's Ron DeSantis are in. They're trying to frame their anti-mandate policies as taking a stand for individual rights. But that puts them in league with folks who think the vaccines turn you into zombie chipmunks…and they don't want to alienate that kind of supporter.
Meanwhile: Most observers seem to feel that the Recall Election in California will fail to unseat Governor Gavin Newsom. As Ed Kilgore notes, his main opponent — talk show host Larry Elder — is not waiting until the ballots are counted to allege fraud. Of course.