Democratic Candidate Belsito issues statement on MA 6th and coronavirus (COVID-19)

TOPSFIELD, Mass. - March 24, 2020 - PRLog -- Democratic Candidate Jamie Zahlaway Belsito issues a statement on the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District during coronavirus (COVID-19).

A Response to Congressman Moulton's Resolution Regarding China

Now is not the time for our representatives to spend valuable time and energy assessing and assigning fault during the evolving coronavirus situation.  I would prefer to see Mr. Moulton focusing all of his energy on how to help constituents here at home, rather than grandstanding during a critical time of need. All across this district, we have people struggling in what is a very uncertain time.

First responders and hospitals in this district are working without necessary protective equipment.  A friend and fellow mom is a nurse at a local hospital which has no choice but to give their nursing staff one mask per 8 to 12 hour shift.   People are losing their jobs and small businesses face the prospect of closing their doors for good. Children all across our district have no schools to attend while our seniors live in fear of a simple trip to the grocery store. Food insecurity is rapidly rising and people here in the district are trying to balance it all.

This is not the time for an elected representative to be thinking about China. The fight against this virus is right here. That is where we need to work to help to safeguard our families and the lives of our children. That is what I have been doing because that is what is far more important right now.

We need leadership on how we combat the coronavirus and its many effects here at home, not who we want to blame it on.  Mr. Moulton was elected by the people in the 6th district to represent the people in the 6th district. We would be better served if Mr. Moulton remembered this simple fact in good times as well as the challenging ones.

I am running for Congress to be the representative that puts the people of the district first and brings results back home.  I hope Seth can get back to us when he wants to show real leadership for those who sent him to Washington.

Jamie Zahlaway Belsito

Democratic Candidate

Massachusetts 6th Congressional District

Please visit http://www.belsitoforcongress.com for more info.