Dems might win back the rural Midwest after years of losses.
Rural voters cite diesel prices, fertilizer costs and tariffs, while Cooke distances herself from national Democrats.
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“Dems have lost in the rural Midwest for years. This might be their time to win it back.”
Democrats seek gains in rural Wisconsin and beyond in 2024 midterms
Key points
- Democrats aim to regain rural districts in western Wisconsin and nearby states.
- Voters cite high diesel prices, fertilizer costs, and tariffs as concerns.
- Cooke campaigns to distance from national Democrats while appealing locally.
- Bernie Sanders endorsed Cooke and campaigned with her in Eau Claire.
- Races in Minnesota and Iowa are also viewed as key tests for party gains.
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Rural voters cite diesel prices, fertilizer costs and tariffs, while Cooke distances herself from national Democrats.