He frequently cites the advice of public health professionals. “It’s a study in contrasts,” said Amy Fairchild, dean of public health at Ohio State University. Unlike President Trump, who repeatedly played down the severity of the crisis, DeWine has aggressively escalated the state’s response using sound public health principles, Fairchild said. The Republicans, he said, have a deep bench of such experts, having dominated state politics for the past several decades. Corlett said DeWine’s response to coronavirus tracks with how he has approached other issues, including social services and child welfare.

Source: Washington Post March 16, 2020 23:40 UTC