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, a mother and grandmother who lives on a small farm on the Missouri/Iowa border, about why it’s so important that the Democratic Party start focusing on organizing voters in the rural areas of red states—not just before an election, but all year long: “It's just mind blowing because we can win. We don't have to flip a district. We don't have to flip a seat. We have to turn out enough voters to make a difference at the top of the ticket. Every voter is worth it. And that's what I want Democrats to understand. We're all worth it.”Jess, a former teacher who became active in politics after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat,” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure you’re subscribed to Jess’ Substack
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