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Jeff's bottom line is correct. But we can't ignore the fact that social issues drive a majority of the rural vote.

https://open.substack.com/pub/paulwaldman/p/white-rural-rage-is-here?r=14bh2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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For sure, Lee. And here is a response worth checking out if you didn't see it: https://dailyyonder.com/commentary-carl-albert-didnt-fall-for-the-white-rural-rage-stereotype-we-shouldnt-either/2024/02/26/

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Thanks, I hadn't seen it.

I think Bloodworth is delusional in believing that more kitchen table and diner listening is the solution. We know what the majority of rural America want, just look at the people/platform/policies they vote for.

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Bryce, here's an interesting look at rural economics: https://jabberwocking.com/white-rural-rage-isnt-about-economics/

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