Karen Baker and Kamala Bauers, co-chairs of the Floyd County Democratic Committee, join New Rural Virginia Podcast to talk about how they’re helping turn a deeply red county “pink” by starting with common ground, showing up year-round and treating political opponents like the neighbors they are.

From challenging Flock surveillance cameras and data centers to poking holes in information bubbles, keeping a visible Main Street office and finding creative ways to bring people in, they share what rural organizing looks like on the ground. They also have a clear message for statewide Democrats: rural committees need a real seat at the table.

Read more in The Rural Angle, our companion Substack: https://newruralvirginia.substack.com/

FLOYD COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

Website: https://floydvadems.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloydVADems/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floydvadems/

NEW RURAL VIRGINIA PODCAST

Co-hosted by Larry Wohlers and Parson Brown https://newruralva.org/ info@newruralva.org

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