Coronavirus is still a pressing issue in the nation. The shutdowns that remain ongoing as a consequence of this virus are worsening unemployment rises, mental health issues, and a series of other struggles; although, in the recent days of the Biden White House administration, some Democrat leaders have shown a willingness to reopen.
A shift in certain Democrats’ attitudes towards lockdowns appears to be part of a bigger picture, however. The 46th president, since taking office, has also adopted an attitude shift towards COVID-19.
During this week alone, Biden’s rhetoric about defeating coronavirus changed from the original stance he took during his presidential candidacy.
Biden on COVID-19 while running for president
On October 7, 2020, then-candidate Biden tweeted out that he and Kamala Harris had a “science-backed” and “comprehensive” strategy to beating COVID-19. In a “COVID Timeline” on Biden’s website, the Democrat discussed seven steps to beating the infamous virus and “[building] back better.”
