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Democrats are vying for the support of rural voters in North Carolina

2024/10/29
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Alex Cook和Down Home North Carolina的成员通过挨家挨户拜访，与选民面对面交流，了解他们的需求和担忧，并试图通过强调社会保障和医疗保健等问题来争取他们的选票。他们面临着选民不愿开门、天气炎热等挑战，但也成功地影响了一些原本不愿投票的选民改变主意。 Down Home North Carolina是一个关注农村社区居民基本需求的非营利组织，他们在选举中主要支持民主党候选人，并致力于提高农村地区居民的政治参与度。他们认为，即使在农村地区，选民的投票也至关重要，可以影响选举结果。 Adan Bermudez-Bay作为Down Home North Carolina的区域现场主任，带领志愿者团队进行选民动员工作。他观察到许多人由于对政治现状感到失望而选择不参与投票，因此他们试图鼓励这些选民参与政治，并为民主党候选人投票。 Anderson Clayton作为北卡罗来纳州民主党主席，强调了提高农村地区民主党选民投票率的重要性。她指出，赢得北卡罗来纳州需要在城市、郊区和农村地区同时提高投票率，并需要与农村地区的民主党选民进行有效的沟通，鼓励他们参与投票。她还谈到了选民压制的问题，特别是选区划分对选民参与度的影响。 Sean Jones是一位选民，他表示自己倾向于投票给卡马拉·哈里斯，尽管他的家人希望他投票给特朗普。他正在进一步了解候选人和他们的政治立场。 Lynn Jones是一位选民，她积极鼓励她的邻居Donnell Jones参与投票，并最终成功地让其投票给哈里斯。 Donnell Jones是一位首次参与投票的选民，他受到Lynn Jones的鼓励，最终投票给哈里斯。

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Why is North Carolina a key state for Democrats in the 2024 presidential election?

It has more rural voters than any other 2024 presidential swing state, making it crucial for Democratic turnout.

Why did Ja'Kai Britton initially say he wouldn't vote in 2024?

He was registered as a non-affiliated voter and didn't plan to cast a ballot.

What issue convinced Ja'Kai Britton to reconsider voting?

Concerns about how his Social Security and healthcare could be affected by the election.

What is Down Home North Carolina's primary focus?

Organizing in rural communities to help poor and working-class people meet basic needs.

Why do Down Home North Carolina organizers face challenges during door-knocking?

They often encounter closed doors and must walk in hot weather, with occasional police presence.

How did Nash County vote in the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections?

It was won by Biden and Trump respectively, both by razor-thin margins.

Why does Anderson Clayton, North Carolina's state Democratic chair, focus on rural Democrats?

To convince them their vote matters and to boost turnout, as rural votes can be decisive in close elections.

What is Adan Bermudez-Bey's stance on voting for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election?

He is undecided but leaning towards Harris, motivated more by voting against Trump.

How did Lynn Jones influence Donnell Jones to vote for the first time?

Through a series of conversations, she nudged him to join her in voting for Harris.

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Democratic organizers in North Carolina are working to turn out rural voters, particularly in Nash County, where recent elections have been won by razor-thin margins. The focus is on local races and encouraging residents, especially those of color, to vote.
  • Nash County has been won by both Biden and Trump by small margins.
  • Down Home North Carolina is a non-profit focusing on survival issues like housing and education.
  • The organization endorses Democratic candidates and urges residents to vote.

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North Carolina has more rural voters than any other 2024 presidential swing state. As early voting continues across the state, canvassing groups are working to turn out voters — including in Nash County, a purple county President Biden won in 2020 and former President Trump won in 2016, both by razor-thin margins.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)