'I don’t need the vaccine': GOP worries threaten virus fight

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There is a growing partisan split when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines

who convened a focus group on Saturday with 20 vaccine-skeptical Trump voters to try to figure out what kinds of messages might persuade them to take the shots. Participating in the session were Republican congressional leaders, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, former New Jersey Gov.“The overarching message from this session is it’s going to be very, very hard," he said. “The people who voted for Trump and don’t want to take the vaccine are committed in their opposition.

 

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They are assuming if others get the vaccine they won't have to. Just a further extension of 'I am not responsible'.

Masks and testing social distancing proven to stop the spread without any clots

You can't blame this person for wanting to wait until the vaccine is well established. Unlike Israel, Americans still have a choice on the matter. My body, my choice.

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