Public Health and the Midterm Elections– A Field Guide
The Trump Administration has been hostile to policies and programs that are generally favored by the public health and scientific research communities. This need not continue forever–or even wait until the end of Trump’s term in January 2029.
Voter sentiment is critical to achieving the goal of securing help from Congress to rebuff Trump/Kennedy public health policies, including vaccines. This will likely be known by late evening on Election Day, based on whether the election is a blue tsunami, a blue wave, a red undertow, or the status quo. FDA Matters provides that analysis, including the range of Congressional results associated with each.
Once election winners are determined, FDA Matters plans to publish a more detailed analysis of public health policy prospects.
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