Battleground I: Chainsaw Our Way Out

Jamie Ager, the Farmer Flipping Congress

How will America escape the polarized mess of our politics?

By following the example of Democrats who win Trump districts: with the deep confidence that comes with knowing you share the values and priorities of your community.

Getting to know those candidates over the last five years has been the most energizing part of our work. And so now we’re bringing those personalities to you in a more vivid way.

Last month, members of the Welcome and Blue Dog Action teams spent three days in Western North Carolina with Jamie Ager, who woke up yesterday as the Democratic nominee in North Carolina’s 11th congressional district. Jamie is a farmer and small business owner who we endorsed last year.

Majorities are won when Democrats go on offense in Trump-won districts that have been pushed away from the party in recent cycles.

This video is the first in a series following Democratic candidates as they navigate the realities of campaigning in Trump country. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the strategies, pressures, and day-to-day realities of running in some of the most competitive races in the country, along with a closer look at the personal stories behind the campaigns.

How will we get out of this mess? As Jamie shows us, sometimes you just have to chainsaw your way out.

Follow him: get to know Jamie on YouTube here and support his campaign here.

PS for more on Tuesday’s elections, check out the rundown from Dan Conway