it's bluster.
but, the ramifications of triggering an election right now are pretty dire, considering that the elderly vote at such high proportions. i mean, i'm critical of authoritarian responses, but it's with the caveat that everything possible be done to isolate and protect people with immune systems that can't handle this until it's essentially run it's course.
asking old people to come out and vote for a health transfer in a pandemic is irresponsible.