It\u2019s difficult for Democrats to gain a political foothold in rural Georgia. Most of the State\u2019s rural counties are dominated by Republicans. This is true for most parts of our country. Yet, every year some Democratic candidates succeed in rural, deep red localities. How do they do it? What makes them successful when so many others are not? That\u2019s what \u201cGeorgia Democratics\u201d is about. This blog features news, interviews, analysis, success stories, and lessons learned from rural Georgia and around the United States. There are no magic templates for success; each locality has its own special characteristics. But there are practices and approaches that can make the difference between success and failure. Let\u2019s learn together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s difficult for Democrats to gain a political foothold in rural Georgia. Most of the State\u2019s rural counties are dominated by Republicans. This is true for most parts of our country. Yet, every year some Democratic candidates succeed in rural, … Continue reading