Marc Bernier, a radio talk show host, is seen in a tent at The White House in 2006. Ron Edmonds/AP Photo Florida's third conservative radio host condemned vaccines, Marc Bernier, was a regular on talk radio in Daytona.
After a long battle with the virus for weeks, a conservative Florida radio host died. He was the third person to have been publicly opposed to vaccines.
Marc Bernier, 65 years old, died Saturday night at WNDB, the radio station he was associated with for over three decades.
Southern Stone Communications and WNDB announce Marc Bernier's passing. Marc Bernier was a beloved entertainer and informant who WNDB has been broadcasting for more than 30 years. Marc's family is asked to respect privacy during this difficult time, WNDB said on Twitter.
Bernier was well-known for inviting different viewpoints to his show, including Democrats. However, he had previously publicly condemned vaccines. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Bernier has been in hospital since August 7.
In July, Nikki Fried, Florida's Democratic Agriculture Commissioner, urged people to obtain vaccines via Twitter. She said that the greatest generation must defeat Nazis to save our way of living. You are only being asked to get one shot. Bernier responded on Twitter: So be a patriot. Should have said, "Now the US Government is acting as Nazi's." Take the shot!
Fried is running for Florida governor. Ron DeSantis, who is challenging Florida Gov. in 2022, said Sunday in a statement: My heart goes out for his family and friends.
Dick Farrel (a conservative radio host from Florida who had criticised the coronavirus vaccine) died on Aug. 4 of complications caused by Covid-19. Farrel Austin Levitt was Farrel Farrel's real name. He had been a radio host at many stations in Florida including WPBR in Palm Beach and WIOD in Miami. Farrel also served as a fill in anchor on Newsmax.
According to The Washington Post, he had condemned the coronavirus vaccine and posted on Facebook on July 3 why take a vaccination promoted by people who lie 2u about masks and where the virus originated.
The Post reports that Farrel changed his mind about vaccines after becoming infected by Covid-19. Farrel had apparently urged a friend who was close to him to get the vaccine, and regretted not having it.
The virus has been spreading rapidly to Florida, which is now one of the most dangerous areas for the virus. The state was hit with more than 151,000 new cases and 170 deaths last week. The virus has left more than 16,000 people in Florida hospital.
DeSantis also has not taken a proactive approach to the virus. He has opposed any attempt to make students wear masks or require businesses to show proof of vaccinations. However, the governor has encouraged people to get the vaccine.
Phil Valentine, a conservative radio host from Nashville, Tenn. who had previously questioned the necessity for vaccines, died last week. Valentine was the son of former six term Rep. Tim Valentine (D.N.C.). He had a nationally syndicated program.
People who believe the government is the answer to all problems are already advocating vaccination mandates. He wrote that this should be a personal decision on December's blog. I am not anti-vaxxer. I just use common sense.
Farrel had, however, changed his views on vaccines after he contracted Covid-19. 99.7 WTN, the radio station he was associated with, published a statement July 23 stating that Valentine had been admitted and regretted not being more pro-vaccine.
