Seeking to cut into Trump's margins, Biden launches rural radio ad blitz

[TexasTowelie]

Joe Biden’s campaign is launching a rural radio advertising blitz on Tuesday, designed to make inroads in parts of the country where President Donald Trump rolled up towering margins over Hillary Clinton four years ago.

A new 60-second ad, provided first to McClatchy, will begin airing in eight battleground states, focusing on the Democratic nominee’s plan to keep young people from fleeing their small hometowns for big cities.

“As opportunity disappears, so too do our young people,” a narrator says over a strumming guitar. Then Biden’s voice enters explaining why “there’s no reason” jobs can’t flourish outside urban enclaves.

“My plan is to restore — restore the promise of the middle class, for rural America, in rural America,” he says. He lists improved hospitals, reliable broadband and access to federal resources as his solutions.

Read more: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/article245908610.html

[jimfields33]

1. Rural mostly listens to rush Limbaugh channel

I’d say run a few between his show. Even if it changes a few thousand minds, it could make a huge difference especially down ballot.

[Wicked Blue]

2. The way he looks here reminds me of President Carter

Gives me a good feeling

[Iliyah]

3. They do care about healthcare, SSI . .

[gratuitous]

4. This is a good strategy

Make a connection with just a few percent of rural voters, and you punch holes in the Republican firewall. Precincts Republicans easily win 70-30 without any effort becomes concerning when they win "only" 66-34.

[CrispyQ]

5. Good! We've let hate radio blanket rural America, unchallenged, for four decades.

Hate radio is why grown men wear tee-shirts that read "I'd rather be a Russian than a Democrat."

[Johnny2X2X]

6. This is worth doing

Rural America is an absolute economic wasteland right now. I don't think some people appreciate the type of poverty that infects small towns all over the country. There's just nothing in s many of these towns. These people are angry, outraged, and feel forgotten. Reaching out to them might not change them into Dems, but it could make them less angry.