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Kristian Ramos

Time for Dems to push "vaxx & relax"

Joe Biden and Xavier Becerra Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images

With Omicron cases in decline, America is entering a new phase in this pandemic. But getting to this point has not been easy. Democrats have done much heavy lifting, working tirelessly to give Americans the tools to fight the virus and create a strong, durable economy. They have done this by providing vaccinations, masks, testing and stimulus funding. Once children under five are able to get vaccinated, we should all take a deep breath and embrace a "vaxxed and relaxed" lifestyle. 

This is coming none too soon for Democrats who desperately need a positive narrative to sell voters ahead of a must-win midterm election. This cycle is going to be a referendum on our pandemic recovery. The good news for congressional races is Democrats have done so much to keep our country safe and prosperous during this pandemic. The opportunity here is making sure that voters actually know what we have done — and perhaps more importantly, feel good about where our country is — by November 2022.

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