Wisconsin Democrat seeks to rejoin 'rural America' that party left behind

Wisconsin Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke claims that her party has 'left behind' rural America in an effort to 'set things right,' a sentiment echoed by other Blue Dog Democrats who have spoken out about the need for the party to reconnect with conservative-leaning areas. As a moderate Democrat, Cooke is running on a platform of centrist policies and attempting to bridge the gap between her rural constituents and the party's more liberal base. By embracing a more pragmatic approach, Cooke hopes to bring a sense of balance and moderation back to the Democratic Party. This shift in ideology could be a significant departure from the typical progressive stance often associated with Democrats.