Covid - Cumulative Cases by State (with partisan leanings of each state)

 I don’t like to gratuitously put things in partisan terms – though it may seem that way at times. 

The public response to the current pandemic may be one way in which this is inescapable.  This graph shows a running total of the number of cumulative COVID-19 cases by state, since June 1.  Those who made this graphic chose to identify each state by the direction and strength of its party affiliation.  The trends are clear, and likely a reflection of the leadership of each state’s government, and the national political party most influential there. 

It’s worth noting that the data set begins in June, after the situation was better understood than it was initially, and states had a chance to implement programs to address the crisis.  I assume that is why New York and Washington States are not reflected as hot spots. 

If there is reason to doubt the underlying data, I would appreciate knowing it.  If there is reason to believe this view flawed, I will pull this down. 

https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/3835611/?fbclid=IwAR12iUoA58E-VgPW7HWf6P-WER2whfPNmH_BA3b6BHdzB9Atr_zBgDz_JUI