Rural Americans felt abandoned by Democrats in 2016, so they abandoned them back. Can the party fix it? CarnegieDems local candidates February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 Rural Americans felt abandoned by Democrats in 2016, so they abandoned them back. Can the party fix it? Protests and organizing are on the rise in rural states such as Wisconsin. WASHINGTONPOST.COM|BY DAVE WEIGEL Tag people Add what you’re doing or how you’re feeling Tag a location Share this:TweetMore Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on TumblrLike Loading... Published February 9, 2017February 9, 2017