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In reply to the discussion: What do Dems need to do to win the rural vote [View all]FlyingPiggy
(3,384 posts)111. I suggest building affordable housing in rural areas.
Complete w trains, buses, etc to the nearest metro area. That would address the affordable housing crisis and this issue.
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Maybe we need a student exchange program between city kids & farm kids. ??? -nt
CrispyQ
Nov 2022
#44
move there is right...you know how cheap housing is ....or was...in rural america
dembotoz
Nov 2022
#60
I doubt there is a magic wand you can wave and they sudden will vote for us in the next election.
Claustrum
Nov 2022
#4
Go there and talk to them. Maybe we can't do anything and it's really hate.
onecaliberal
Nov 2022
#6
I live in one. I discovered that my neighbors were fascists in the Nextdoor AP.
onecaliberal
Nov 2022
#46
When people are talking about rural areas, they are often talking about counties
Kaleva
Nov 2022
#71
It shows Trump would be a non factor if he got a majority of his votes from rural counties
Kaleva
Nov 2022
#90
Yep...down ballot races is the key. Also every county in the country has some type of ag extension
LeftInTX
Nov 2022
#96
I'm not sure I understand this question. Could you please explain? Thanks. n/t
Mister Ed
Nov 2022
#76
There's no doubt that RW hate radio influences people in cities and suburbs as well.
Mister Ed
Nov 2022
#78
Yes, no one has been able to provide sources that show RW radio dominates rural areas.
Kaleva
Nov 2022
#85
As you know, he did focus on revitalizing rural America and on ''bringing people together'' ...
Donkees
Nov 2022
#93
Leading with humility and compassion is the antidote to the poisoned years this nation endured.
Donkees
Nov 2022
#118
A massive expansion of internet and cellular access may be the answer and compete with AM hate
PufPuf23
Nov 2022
#54
Ehh, fuck the rural vote. It's not worth the effort. Let's concentrate on our urban base and the
Sky Jewels
Nov 2022
#62