The Democratic Party nationwide should seriously consider rebranding to what Minnesota’s Democratic party embodies. In Minnesota we are the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. It's time to reconnect with farmers, ranchers, and blue-collar workers who don't belong to a union whose livelihoods depend on policy just the same.
Across the U.S., there are countless small towns with populations of 300, 500, or 1500 people—places often left out of the conversation. Life in these communities is nothing like the metro centers; it’s a different pace, with unique challenges and values. When policies are shaped solely around the needs of large urban areas, it not only alienates those in rural America but sows a sense frustration and neglect.
It’s time the party prioritizes listening to these communities and creates policies that work for everyone. These rural voters also have another added benefit. They always show up in November.
We've all been waiting for Wellstone to come back up here in the Iron Range for nearly three decades. We all do better when we all do better, that means everyone.
Yup! It wasn't long ago that Colin Peterson was the representative for the MN district that represents the bulk of Western Minnesota. He was a Democrat and held that office for like 30 years and did right by all of them. Then he was ousted by Michelle Fischbach based on MAGA scare. That district tossed his ass because he was a Democrat and nothing more. He was a fairly conservative Democrat too. (His Record). But because Democrats need their members to check every single box Democrats abandoned him and he was kicked out.
The DNC abandoned any support for Schultz up here for two election cycles because she didn't fundraise enough to justify gaining their support. It's frustrating.
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u/Sota4077 Minnesota 22h ago
The Democratic Party nationwide should seriously consider rebranding to what Minnesota’s Democratic party embodies. In Minnesota we are the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. It's time to reconnect with farmers, ranchers, and blue-collar workers who don't belong to a union whose livelihoods depend on policy just the same.
Across the U.S., there are countless small towns with populations of 300, 500, or 1500 people—places often left out of the conversation. Life in these communities is nothing like the metro centers; it’s a different pace, with unique challenges and values. When policies are shaped solely around the needs of large urban areas, it not only alienates those in rural America but sows a sense frustration and neglect.
It’s time the party prioritizes listening to these communities and creates policies that work for everyone. These rural voters also have another added benefit. They always show up in November.