This divide has been manufactured by austerity politics that pits workers and communities against one another by scapegoating diverse cities like Milwaukee and Madison. But right now there is a growing resentment toward politicians and the establishment, which requires a working-class candidate that is relatable.
It is imperative we stay hyper-disciplined on affordability, with the plan to implement that agenda: universal childcare, paid leave for all, fully funding public education, cheaper, fairer health care.
We maintain a razor-sharp focus on those issues, but at times how I communicate it will vary depending on the community I’m in. Rural communities are not a monolith. Urban communities are not a monolith. At times I have to use the psychology of asking folks: Aren’t you angry? Doesn’t it make you scared that we have a legislature that is closing your schools because they won’t fund them? Or we can’t fix roads because your municipalities don’t have money from the state to actually make sure that you have good parks and libraries?
So the messaging and how we have these conversations may change depending on where people are. But naming a villain, presenting a plan to fix things, and ensuring that this is the campaign of change that you can take a chance on — because I’m unlike any other candidate.
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