with the shutdown of states do to covid 19 for the pat weeks many states are starting to phase in [phase one] reopening their economies [mostly republican governors] while democrat governors are throwing people in jail for being outside [even in states with comparably low infections rates] ! if these states led by republicans can successfully restart their economies without a surge in covid deaths we can expect to see more protests against dem leaders in states still shut down !
It's all experimental no matter who does what. There is no right or wrong way because not only have we never had something like this before, we have no experience in how to deal with it. So to me, it's not really about leadership, it's about flipping a coin.
I for one think we are rushing it a bit. If we had many more antibody tests, N-95 masks, hand sanitizer no matter where you go, then it might prove successful by allowing those people with no ability to catch this thing go to work, to the store, in public places with others who also tested negative. For people susceptible, wear the masks, maintain social distancing. For people who have medical conditions where the virus can prove deadly, stay at home as much as possible.