The Maga in those states knew what they were voting for, it was not the economy it was about hate. If they were hater on Nov 5th they are going to continue being haters and they hate democrats.
I have repeatedly asked the local democratic party office for help organizing town halls/small events in neighboring red districts and have been completely ignored. However, I've seen the country chair posting to instagram daily at social events. I'm in central TX and it's incredibly frustrating
One thing that has been frustrating is Ive reached out to multiple offices/people in the party, trying to offer my help to organize even just small events. Nothing. They are dismissive and act as if they know better. However I see them at parties on Insta almost daily.
Millington TN where a large NAVAL Base exists is about to get hit with a cut in VA benefits. I am sure these MAGA people need to hear from SOMEONE ANYONE!
Yes! And even pass through gerrymandered Blueberries in the Tomato Soup! Missouri is 60-40 state. MO GOP tried to take 7 of 8 Districts + got 6. It should be 5-3 with Columbia/Boone County anchoring. Instead we were split down the middle. 🤬 #Unrepresented
They are both north of I-70. Sis is an advisor/instructor at Mizzou and my brother is in landscaping. Both graduated from Mizzou, moved away then moved back to raise their families.
I'm 3 hours SE of that area but willing to drive there if this happens! Also love your name, moved to Missouri in 23 and had never seen hummingbirds before we moved here, they are so entertaining.
This would be fantastic especially rural spaces in red states. I’m in Idaho. The Dem party here is hosting town halls all over the state because our Republican leaders refuse to do so.
Thought about this morning. Local democrats in those districts should host their own town hall, invite anyone who is frustrated with current practices.
If you want show get a cardboard cutout of your representative just standing there (good analogy).
In 2016, Josh Hawley narrowly won Missouri. Claire McCaskill @clairecmc.bsky.social held town halls in Every. Single. County. Even in my ultra red, very rural #SWMO county, our coffee shop was packed and the audience was great.
Democrats need to visit and speak to people.
They have been brainwashed, by MSM, into believing the truth and facts are liberal propaganda. They hear the truth every day and disregard it. When they begin to "find out", they will blame the left for it.
I agree. And the way we got here is that we all (most of us) watch cable "news". None of it is news. It's all talk shows - both ends of the stick. I've been watching BBC lately and can't describe how refreshing it is to get away from the talking heads.
Here are a few great sources for truth. They all have YouTube channels where you can get real news for free:
@meidastouch.com
@briantylercohen.bsky.social @mspopok.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @glennkirschner.bsky.social @talkingfeds.bsky.social
Yes! My rural #SWMO county voted 85% for Trump - there are more beef cattle than people here and the farmers are twisting themselves up trying to figure out how to blame Biden for the harm the tariffs will impose on them. I'm flummoxed.
Yes. I also think part of why rural spaces in my state just stay conservative is because often Democrats spend very little time there (not always true, just a general observance).
I'm in a rural space in CA and frequently people here feel ignored. Regardless of whether that's true, they FEEL it.
I had this discussion with three other women on Saturday. I brought up how rural areas aren’t getting the same information as those of us in more urban areas. Nothing but RW propaganda.
If I had the means, I would love to interview them to find out what motivated them to vote for FOTUS.
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more Kendrick Lamar vibes, less Cirque du Soleil.
https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/senate-approves-new-congressional-map-that-splits-columbia/article_c2a502e0-ab7f-11ec-b819-73947f74f585.html
Sunset view from our back deck this past Saturday. That's the parking garage by the Post Office at the very left. We're just north of the Armory.
If you want show get a cardboard cutout of your representative just standing there (good analogy).
Focus on cuts to VA, SS.
Democrats need to visit and speak to people.
@meidastouch.com
@briantylercohen.bsky.social @mspopok.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @glennkirschner.bsky.social @talkingfeds.bsky.social
I'm in a rural space in CA and frequently people here feel ignored. Regardless of whether that's true, they FEEL it.
If I had the means, I would love to interview them to find out what motivated them to vote for FOTUS.