Why Progressives Need to Rethink the Rural-Urban Divide and Build a Coalition


Why Progressives Need to Rethink the Rural-Urban Divide and Build a Coalition


I thought I knew something about Wisconsin politics. I assumed the state was neatly divided between blue cities, like Madison and Milwaukee, and solidly red rural areas that twice elected Governor Scott Walker, one of the nation’s most right-wing governors, and went for Donald Trump in 2016.

Turns out there’s a lot I didn’t know. And the assumptions and stereotypes that I—and many others—hold are dividing us and harming our chances of building powerful coalitions across rural–urban divides...

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Ken Notes: I agree, but the playing field has changed and State politics is now a financial issue and Q score is starting to play a role. This is a new game with new outcomes. We can only offset this by learning the new rules and making issues front and center. We have lost our focus on the value of the environment for tourism, recreation, health and sustainability. We need to tie these issues to our candidates...

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