In that statement he stated a fact. Is stating a fact considered to be "blaming".
He cites in the part of the quote omitted that the "management" of the response in Blue States probably contributes to the lesser degree of success.
I found in my career that the entire process of management contributed strongly to the final outcomes.
Management, effective or failing, including training, planning implementation, follow up and response all contributed to outcomes. Good management almost ALWAYS creates better outcomes.
That statistics are what they are is not deniable. Determining the "WHY" is a different thing altogether.
One revealing event is the use of light to sanitize NYC Subway cars. When Trump said light could be effective, he was ridiculed. When Cuomo implemented the suggestion, he was venerated.
Any reason for the difference?
Coronavirus Deaths: The Most Predictive Factor | The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
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In our 26 red states, the average coronavirus death rate per million is about 82.
In the 24 blue states, plus the District of Columbia, it’s about 235.
On average, then, you are about 2.9 times more likely to die of COVID-19 if you live a blue state than if you live in a red state.
But averages mean little in the real world.
If you live in New York, your chance of dying of coronavirus is 11 times higher than if you live in Georgia.
The numbers change depending on the relative states, of course, but the most predictive factor is whether you prefer blue or red.
The former preference appears to be bad for your health.
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