Some Red States Welcome Increased Federal Role In Biden Vaccine Rollout – By Josh Kovensky (TPM) / January 28 2021
With the country chomping at the bit for the COVID-19 vaccine, at least one red state governor is pushing the GOP to cut a deal with the Biden administration for more vaccine funding.
Arkanas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), also head of the National Governor’s Association, said he was in favor of another federal aid package when asked about it on CNN Thursday.
“In terms of the vaccinations, yes, We want federal help in terms of vaccine administration,” Hutchinson said. “We’re in a good position, but we can do better and that assistance will be helpful.”
Hutchinson’s remarks signal support for another bill — a different position from many Senate Republicans, who have backed away from Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package. Eight Republican senators have suggested that they may vote for the legislation, but that the size of the bill should be pared down to garner their support.
