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Jonathan Bernstein

Biden Needs to Depoliticize Vaccinations

Many people are still unsure about the new shots. A nonpartisan campaign to get them on board is essential.

Just do it.

Just do it.

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The Washington Post’s Alyssa Rosenberg on Wednesday urged President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to get vaccinated as soon as it’s possible — and to “do it live on national television.” By Wednesday night, CNN was reporting that former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton intended to do just that.