They realized their base is dying

"shots need to get in everybody's arm as rapidly as possible"
"ignore all of these other voices that are giving demonstrably bad advice."
-- Mitch McConnell, on the covid vaccine

"there shouldn't be any hesitancy over whether or not it's safe and effective."
-- Steve Scalise, on the covid vaccine

"(it) absolutely makes sense for many Americans to get vaccinated."
-- Sean Hannity