McConnell’s mask message doesn’t match White House scene

Senate majority leader wants social distancing until a vaccine arrives

If you looked at the South Lawn of the White House Thursday night, you might have thought that the coronavirus pandemic was over.

A crowd estimated at up to 1,500 gathered for President Donald Trump’s speech accepting the Republican nomination for another term — most without masks and with no social distancing.

There were a number of GOP House members and senators in attendance and some, like Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, were spotted wearing masks. Continue reading.