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A new era — politics and the coronavirus
The state Capitol in Sacramento, late in the day. (Photo: Adonis Villanueva, via Shutterstock)In offices in and around the state Capitol, politicians, consultants, lobbyists, and the whole array of other political types have one thing on their minds: How do we conduct campaigns and politics in the face of the growing coronavirus pandemic? Will candidates make speeches wearing face masks? Are latex gloves going to be de rigueurat meet-and-greet events with supporters?