Lindsey Graham worries Georgia is re-opening 'too fast too soon'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he respects Georgia's right to handle the coronavirus pandemic how it wants, but he's a little worried about the latest announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp (R).

Georgia is gearing up to re-open some sectors of its economy soon, including gyms, restaurants, and theaters. But Graham thinks Atlanta should slow things down a little bit, pointing out that what happens in Georgia could affect his own state, South Carolina.

Of course, South Carolina is also loosening some restrictions; a variety of retail stores were allowed to re-open Monday afternoon as long as they operated at 20 percent capacity or less. Graham, though, was on board with the idea, praising Gov. Henry McMaster (R). The difference, in Graham's mind, seems to be that South Carolina's guidelines are a bit more specific and focused on maintaining social distancing than their neighbor to the south. Tim O'Donnell

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