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williesgirl

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16. I, too, am in the elderly rural demographic. Moved out here

Mon Mar 13, 2017, 02:50 PM

Mar 2017

Almost 14 yrs. ago when I took temporary emergency custody of 2 abused teenagers from WI. They were from a VERY rural area and I didn't think attending high school in Fairfax, VA was in their best interests. That 1st year was really something. I needed duct tape on my mouth every time I left the house! As a feminist, it was tough. But, it didn't take too long for me to realize most folks I'd encountered were basically nice, just grew up with less-enlightened family and friends. These folks are interested in understanding our differences, and some actually have changed their positions on issues at times. If I were 10 years younger, I'd run for office.

My advice to Dems trying to earn rural votes is to put away your talking points and ask what's important to your audience. Have real conversations. Ask open ended questions. Your audience will appreciate your honesty and sincerity.

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I didn't vote [View all] Skidmore Mar 2017 OP

Prayers for your healing and gopiscrap Mar 2017 #1

I am so glad that you got the care you needed when you needed it. annabanana Mar 2017 #2

Exactly and part of the "focus" you ask for is making sure people understand the Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #3

And this is why we educate, Skidmore Mar 2017 #5

I was just thinking how lucky I am I only will have to pay $500 copay for a Eliot Rosewater Mar 2017 #8

Thoughts for you get the red out Mar 2017 #4

Don't care about your voting or not, as long as you're OK... Wounded Bear Mar 2017 #6

Wishing you all the best and sending positive thoughts, Skidmore. democrank Mar 2017 #7

I am really sorry about your medical problems. It is difficult alone to recover Jim Beard Mar 2017 #9

I am so sorry for your hospitalization. Lifelong Protester Mar 2017 #10

I wish you well with your recovery. LoisB Mar 2017 #11

Best of luck! DownriverDem Mar 2017 #12

So sorry to hear of your plight. Ligyron Mar 2017 #13

Thanks for your story. The rural hospital situation is really scary rurallib Mar 2017 #14

Healing vibes are on there way. sheshe2 Mar 2017 #15

I, too, am in the elderly rural demographic. Moved out here williesgirl Mar 2017 #16

Thank you for and the main poster for speaking out. citizen blues Mar 2017 #17

Your situation is an excellent example of WHY trumpcare (aka DonTCare) calimary Mar 2017 #18

I wish you a full recovery, and absent that as full as possible. Moostache Mar 2017 #19

Wonderful testament, Skidmore. Thank you. Hortensis Mar 2017 #20

Oh, Skidmore...... Laurian Mar 2017 #21

Thank you for sharing your story, Skidmore. You couldn't personally vote, but your work pnwmom Mar 2017 #22

Hope you are feeling better and good luck in the future. Stories like yours is why I always grantcart Mar 2017 #23

Sending healing thoughts and hugs. gademocrat7 Mar 2017 #24

Great and powerful testimonial. colorado_ufo Mar 2017 #25

I hear you! vlyons Mar 2017 #26

You have my thoughts and wishes for your recovery, guillaumeb Mar 2017 #27

Sending good vibes your way. brer cat Mar 2017 #28

thank you for the important message and wishing you the best!!! Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #29

Best wishes for your continued recovery, Skidmore. femmocrat Mar 2017 #30

Wishing you a full recovery. sinkingfeeling Mar 2017 #31

the unnecessary stress that accompanies the Thump administration is unhealthy. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2017 #32

You had a good reason for not voting. We need to work Blue_true Mar 2017 #33

Best wishes to you jimlup Mar 2017 #34

Your heart was in the right place even though Doreen Mar 2017 #35

Healing vibes coming your way lillypaddle Mar 2017 #36

My sincerest wishes as your recovery continues randr Mar 2017 #37

Great post! Thank you! hamsterjill Mar 2017 #38