Of Course: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Blows Off Restaurant Mask Mandate That She Imposes On Everyone Else

At RedState:

Gillibrand, however, apparently felt like some of her fellow New York Dems in thinking that maybe she was above the rules when she went to the Innovo Kitchen in Latham, NY on Friday maskless, despite the sign on the door notifying customers of the state's mask requirement regardless of vaccination status. The restaurant's owner and chef John LaPosta was furious when he found out about it, for reasons he explained in an interview:

"I'm in my office, and all of a sudden my manager comes back frantic," LaPosta said. "We have a very, very strict policy on masks. We are following the (state) mandate. ... The manager said (Gillibrand) blew past her and (she) didn't even have a moment to ask her to put her mask on.

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It's not cool. I'm angry for my staff, who are in masks eight or nine hours a day.

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She's part of the system that puts the rules in place. Do you not lead by example? It infuriates me."

When he posted the video, he'd written:

"The problem with NY politics in a nut shell. My Senator blowing past my manager before she can even ask her to put a mask on. Walking right past a really big sign that says 'masks required to enter' The masks are a mandate from the Governor. As good citizens, agree or not, we must follow our leaders. Her guest is graciously wearing one. I guess Senator Gillibrand thinks that the Governor is wrong or she is special and above the rules."

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posted by Ace at 03:44 PM

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