Later today the Harris-Walz presidential campaign will announce the formation of a coalition of hunters, anglers, and gun owners and tomorrow Democratic vice-presidential candidate and sitting governor of Minnesota Tim Walz will kick off his state’s pheasant opener with a stage-managed event in southern Minnesota.
The outreach to rural voters comes as polls indicate a dead-heat in critical swing states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, states with significant percentages of hunters and anglers.
Sources in the Harris-Walz campaign confirmed today that a broad coalition of rural, conservation-minded, and what the campaign calls “responsible gun owners” will hold its first organizing call on Monday.
Creation of the coalition is intended to create a “permission structure for those who simply love to hunt, fish, and be outside, to join the Harris-Walz campaign,” said a campaign staffer who spoke on background.
Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz will kick off with a national organizing call Monday to “mobilize conservationists, rural Americans, and responsible gun owners to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,” the staffer told Outdoor Life.
“Following the launch of this new coalition, the group will organize voters in their communities with in-person events leading up to election day.”
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Oh, here we go, the left suddenly cares about gun owners when it's politically convenient. But remember, these are the same folks who push for gun control any other day of the week.
Another election, another round of political theater. They'll promise the moon to these hunters now, but once elected, it's back to business as usual. Bet they won't mention how corporate lobbying affects wildlife conservation.
This is exactly what's wrong with Democrats, pretending to be friends with people whose values they mock. Remember, it's these 'rural men' who'll defend their Second Amendment rights against Harris's policies when push comes to shove.
@R3publicFrogForward2yrs2Y
Right, because nothing says "I understand rural America" like a staged pheasant hunt. Both sides play this game, but at least this time, it's not about banning something.
Typical Democrat strategy, co-opting the working class's hobbies while pushing for policies that'll eventually erode their way of life. This isn't about hunting; it's about votes.
It's important, though, to mobilize these communities around issues that matter. If this coalition can truly advocate for environmental stewardship alongside gun rights, it might actually bridge some divides.
Typical Democrat move, trying to bait the hook with some hunting gear. They think rural folks are simple enough to fall for photo ops?
@RatifiedMiaLibertarian2yrs2Y
Watch this space. Next, they'll be tracking who attends these hunting events for political leverage. Big Brother is always watching, even in the woods.
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