Hogan overpaid for 500,000 test kits that are not being used

[Anonymous]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/hogan-south-korea-coronavirus-tests/2020/04/29/978ca8d6-8572-11ea-878a-86477a724bdb_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3s-zyhH49uLz5imnGVYMW4Kl5vA3SjoGFxZsMOQkfEJxnOW61x1S_6QAw

"...despite the fanfare surrounding Hogan’s $9.4 million deal with LabGenomics, the test kits from Seoul were not in short supply in the United States, according to interviews with industry experts. Domestic manufacturers were producing millions of them per week when Maryland struck its overseas deal. Some firms sell the kits for 20 to 30 percent less than what Hogan paid."

[Anonymous]

Oh but we just HAD to have all these testing kits, like yesterday

[Anonymous]

Whatever. If we could have got the test kits for 16 bucks instead of 20 bucks, no big deal. Key is to get the testing done so we can get back to work.

[Anonymous]

You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

Ok ignore that last quote. I still think he did the right thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

Ok ignore that last quote. I still think he did the right thing.

Of course he did. How quickly we forget. Three weeks ago DCUM was screaming for more testing more testing more testing- as if that was the answer. So we get tests. And now? Big shrug.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

Ok ignore that last quote. I still think he did the right thing.

Of course he did. How quickly we forget. Three weeks ago DCUM was screaming for more testing more testing more testing- as if that was the answer. So we get tests. And now? Big shrug.

Yep. Testing was such an overblown thing here.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know enough about this issue to have an opinion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t know enough about this issue to have an opinion.

A wuick glance at maryland.gov will reveal the number of tests conducted to date. There has been a consistant increase in testing over the last week or so.

[Anonymous]

Even if he miscalculated, I believe he's acting in good faith and performing admirably in the face of a total vacuum in federal leadership.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

Ok ignore that last quote. I still think he did the right thing.

Of course he did. How quickly we forget. Three weeks ago DCUM was screaming for more testing more testing more testing- as if that was the answer. So we get tests. And now? Big shrug.

We do need more testing. Having test kits apparently does not equal more testing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

You will call out a Trump troll every chance you get. Even when it makes absolutely no sense. Don't you see that the OP posted a Washington Post story? A story which was written to discredit a Republican governor? Why would a Trump troll repost a liberal media story discrediting a Republican governor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Even if he miscalculated, I believe he's acting in good faith and performing admirably in the face of a total vacuum in federal leadership.

Agreed. And since there were stories that the tests are being hoarded by the feds, states were having to bid against each other for supplies, and no real urgency to get testing kits manufactured (such as the order to keep meat plants open), Hogan took decisive action. I’m happy there are that many tests available for Marylanders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

You will call out a Trump troll every chance you get. Even when it makes absolutely no sense. Don't you see that the OP posted a Washington Post story? A story which was written to discredit a Republican governor? Why would a Trump troll repost a liberal media story discrediting a Republican governor.

OP here. You are correct I'm not a troll But really? The WaPo story reports facts. It is not an opinion piece. Suddenly reporting facts is a political takedown?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You both must be paid by Trump or Russian Trolls. Where are all these tests that you speak of? I for one am still grateful for Hogan because we all know Trump and co are untrustworthy. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.

Facts matter. Prove it or shut up.

You will call out a Trump troll every chance you get. Even when it makes absolutely no sense. Don't you see that the OP posted a Washington Post story? A story which was written to discredit a Republican governor? Why would a Trump troll repost a liberal media story discrediting a Republican governor.

Ha! You must have missed my followup where I said "ignore that last sentence" LOL

FACT Trump doesn't love all Republicans: I can name many whom he dislikes or hates! John McCain, Mitt Romney, Larry Hogan ( who has called Trump out) George Conway etc etc Trump loves Trump. Full stop.

Trolls want to cause chaos and lack of faith in your government. If we turn on Hogan it would make Trump and the Russian trolls, like the op very happy indeed.