The three things Democrats must do to regain rural America’s trust | Anthony Flaccavento
Summary
The article reflects on the author’s experience running for Congress in rural Virginia and discusses how decades of political and economic decisions have hurt rural communities. It highlights how both parties contributed to problems like weakened unions, corporate power, and economic decline in these areas, making it harder for Democrats to regain trust among rural voters.Key Facts
- The author ran for Congress in Virginia’s ninth district in 2018 and lost.
- The district was once politically competitive and represented by a Democrat who supported working people.
- Over decades, economic and trade policies favored the very wealthy while harming rural families and small businesses.
- Both Republican and Democratic leaders have allowed big corporations to grow stronger by reducing antitrust enforcement.
- Labor laws changed to make it harder for workers to form unions, reducing union membership from over 30% to under 10%.
- These long-term changes have split the country economically and politically, especially harming rural communities.
- The author met a rural voter who pushed his daughter to be independent despite political differences.
- Understanding these issues is key for Democrats to reconnect with rural America.
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