Focus on Rural America
Focus on Rural America is dedicated to listening to and engaging rural citizens. We believe that by identifying the causes of the growing divide between rural and urban Americans we can begin to find solid solutions to the rural American decline.
What We Do
If America’s rural communities are to thrive they will need the same opportunities that are found in urban areas – good jobs, modern roads, rail, bridges, high speed internet, top notch schools and local health facilities.The lack of economic opportunity, along with the absence of a competitive education system and availability of local health care have led to an exodus of rural citizens to urban areas. The loss of population in rural America has resulted in a population that, understandably, believes they are not being heard by their elected officials. Far too often, the issues that matter the most are not given the attention they deserve.Focus on Rural America is dedicated to listening to and engaging rural citizens. We believe that by identifying the causes of the growing divide between rural and urban Americans we can begin to find solid solutions to the rural American decline.OUR MISSION
Focus on Rural America will identify the causes of the recent massive shifts in rural behavior by listening and engaging with working class voters in rural communities. After identifying the causes of the growing divide between rural and urban Americans and the issues that motivate them, FORA will develop messages that resonate in rural America and build support for a progressive economic agenda.
The Team
In 2017, former Lt. Gov Patty Judge and Jeff Link formed Focus on Rural America to better understand rural voters particularly those that voted for President Obama in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016.
Understanding the Rural Voter
Government professors Nick Jacobs and Dan Shea take a deep dive into a vital voting bloc that could determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election
This Rural Political Strategist Says Democrats Need to Learn from Winners
“The Democrats are stuck on this consultant-driven, top-down approach to campaigns that is not working.”
Trump Deportations Have Dairy Farmers on Edge
“It’s just a job that the domestic workforce hasn’t sought out for decades”
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